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By: Hertha Ekandjo Prominent legal practitioner Kadhila Amoomo has called for the regulation of prostitution in Namibia, arguing that the current approach of criminalization is ineffective and dangerous. Amoomo warns that ignoring the issue does not eliminate it but rather pushes it underground, increasing risks for both sex workers and the general public. Amoomo said this on his Facebook page this morning. Despite its illegal status, prostitution remains a reality […]

  Since 20 February, when the latest cholera outbreak started in Sudan’s White Nile State, until 5 March, a total of 2,718 people have been admitted to the Ministry of Health cholera treatment centre at Kosti Teaching Hospital, supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Sadly, 92 of these patients have died. This wave of cholera, a waterborne disease, was triggered by a mass power outage after the Rabak power plant was reportedly hit […]

  Angola has set a target to become a key exporter of value-added critical minerals in the next 10 to 15 years. As the country pursues this goal, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier mining event – will spotlight Angola’s growing potential as global critical minerals exporter.  Angola has identified 34 of the 54 critical minerals recognized by the European Union across its mineral-rich basins and is […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, had the honour of closing the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in recognition of its pivotal role in mobilising global capital for Africa’s economic transformation. The LSE accolade follows two landmark international capital markets transactions: an oversubscribed US$500 million senior unsecured 5-year Eurobond issued in October 2024, marking AFC’s first listing on the LSE, and its […]

  Premier Invest – a global investment conglomerate – will host a deal room at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place from 24-26 March in Brazzaville.   The Deal Room is a platform for project sponsors, developers and promoters to showcase six significant upstream oil and gas transactions in Africa to potential investors and lenders. Rene Awambeng, Founder and Managing Partner of Premier Invest, will initiate the agenda and […]

  In a recent statement, Business and Economics researcher Josef Sheehama discussed the potential impacts of a rent strike in Namibia, drawing comparisons to similar actions, such as the “blackout” protests in the U.S. against wealth inequality. Sheehama’s analysis raises important concerns about the rising cost of housing in Namibia and stresses the need for fairness and stability in the property market. The Impact of a Rent Strike in Namibia’s […]

A 21-year-old Angolan man was arrested in Olumbongo, Oniipa, after allegedly raping a 30-year-old Namibian woman in the early hours of Saturday. According to police reports, the suspect and victim were together at a drinking place before the incident occurred. The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman, pushed her into the water, and raped her in a coercive manner. The victim screamed for help and was rescued by bystanders. The suspect […]

Oshilongo Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) osha shiivifa tashiyandje olupandu le $5 million ku keshe oo taka yandja ouyelele kombinga yo vakwateli komesho veli 3 vongudu yee M23 rebel. Mokati kaavo tava kongwa, omwa kwatelwa oo ali nale omunambelewa omuulunhu woshikondo sho commisi yo mahoololo chief Corneille Nangaa, ondjayi yetanga leameno  Sultani Makenga, oshoyo omunapolitika  Bertrand Bisimwa. Aveshe va 3 ovo tava kongwa ova pewelwe ehandukilo lefyo omudo wadjako, osho shaningilwe vehepo […]

Omupapa wongeleka ya Catholic ka Rooma Pope Francis, okwa lopotwa tatipo xwepo molwo ouhaku oo tapewa unasha noupyakadi wokomapunga nokwa ulika yoo olupandu laye keedoctors oshoyo ovanambelewa vouhaku ovo va kala noku ungaunga naye pefimbo akala eli monashalesha. Oshikundaneki sho Reuters, osha lopota kutya, omu 88-okwa kala mo shipangelo sha Rome Gemelli okudja mo 14 February 2025. Momukanda oo washangwa kewiliko lopombada owa ulika nghene omupapa apandula aaveshe ovo veliyamba […]