Former political prisoners from Namibia and South Africa who were sentenced at Robben Island gathered for a reunion at the world heritage site on Saturday. 

In its quest to reduce dependency on foreign aid, Zambia has for the first time presented a national budget of an equivalent of N$184-billion. 

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has urged Madagascar’s law enforcement authorities to exercise maximum restraint and professionalism in responding to ongoing protests in the country.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has said poor infrastructure and complex travel logistics remain key barriers to intra-African trade. 

Witbooi addressed a session titled 'Discover Namibia' at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair underway in Algiers City, Algeria.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on African governments to mainstream the creative industry in their national development plans, emphasising the growing value of African creativity and culture as key drivers of economic transformation.

Namibia and Algeria have renewed their commitment to work closely together in the oil, gas, and wider energy sector. 

This follows a meeting between Vice President Lucia Witbooi and Algeria's Minister of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy, Mohamed Arkab. 

Widows lose their cattle and small livestock, and more than 40% of them are deprived of farming equipment after their husbands' deaths.

UN Resident Representative Hopolang Phororo remarked this at the opening of the African Widows Summit in Windhoek. 

Ghana's President, John Mahama, has removed the country's Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, from office with immediate effect.

Ford has recalled about 22,000 vehicles across the Southern African Region, of which 657 units were sold in Namibia.

The announcement was made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa last week.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says the recalled cars have three distinct issues.

Namibia's renowned diplomat Bience Gawa!nas has earned a nomination at the 2025 Grow, Unite, Build, Africa (GUBA) Awards. 

The GUBA Awards seeks to reward the innovation of African individuals and organisations in the diaspora and Africa working towards the advancement of the community.