Last week provided fascinating viewing for all those interested in South African politics. In particular, the drastic decline in electoral support for the ruling African National Congress and the resultant need to form a coalition to govern present a new and very challenging scenario for the ruling party.
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Warriors face tough task to clip Eagles’ wings … as Benjamin attributes draw to player inexperience
The Brave Warriors of Namibia face a daunting challenge on Sunday as they take on the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in a Group H Fifa World Cup Africa qualifying match at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa at 18h00.
Tribute to departed sharpshooter Jackson Kotjiuru ‘TB’ Meroro 1959 – 2024
Dear readers, my aging fingers are trembling with anger and disbelief as I pen this tribute to a man I personally regarded as a brother, trusted buddy and former teammate.
Sudan committee says ‘up to 100’ killed in village attack
A Sudanese pro-democracy activists' committee has reported "up to 100" dead in a single day in a village attacked by paramilitary forces, as the United Nations warned yesterday of mass displacement and starvation.
Namibia retains B1 credit rating …outlook upgraded to positive
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has announced that Namibia’s sovereign credit rating has been retained at B1 and its outlook upgraded to positive from stable by Moody’s Investor Services.
Divided ANC debates future government
Johannesburg - South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party was holding internal talks yesterday to decide how to form a government, after it failed to win an outright majority in last week’s general election.
MUN leadership squabbles not urgent – Court
The suspended president of the Mine Workers Union of Namibia, Ismael Kasuto and his deputy Desley Somseb, have failed to convince the Windhoek High Court that their matter is urgent and should jump the court’s queue.
Court confirms Kaundu as Mbunza chief
Alfons Kaundu, whose chieftaincy was in question, has been affirmed as the rightful ruler of the Mbunza Traditional Authority by the Windhoek High Court.
Hompa, DPM urge teachers to mould responsible citizens
Hompa Sofia Mundjembwe Kanyetu of the Shambyu Traditional Authority has urged teachers to mould learners into well-behaved citizens.
High Court interdicts Amushelelo
Windhoek High Court acting judge Collins Parker granted police chief, Joseph Shikongo, an interdict to stop social activist and politician Michael Amushelelo from distributing, orally or in writing utterances that are deemed defamatory.









