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The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS), in collaboration with Windhoek International School (WIS),is hosting one of the most vibrant and meaningful cultural events of the year—the International Day Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2025. This year’s event, held under the inspiring theme “Education – Back to Basics,” highlights the vital role of education in shaping brighter futures. […]
Raised by a single mother in a village in southern Botswana, sport provided Letsile Tebogo with a route out of rural hardship. Without his passion for football and athletics – which ultimately brought him the men’s Olympic 200m gold medal last August – the 21-year-old sprinter admits his life could have been very different. “Without […]
A young South African girl who disappeared last year aged six was allegedly sought by a traditional healer for her eyes and fair complexion, a court has heard. This is among the allegations that have emerged at the ongoing trial of Joshlin Smith’s mother, Kelly Smith, who has been accused of orchestrating her kidnapping. Ms […]
Freddy Mukuza’s final moments were witnessed by a friend, who stood helpless, 50m (160 ft) away. When he heard that Freddy had been shot – by M23 rebels he was told – he and others rushed to the scene in Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. “When we arrived, we found Freddy still breathing, […]
US President Donald Trump has said that “nobody has ever heard of” the African country of Lesotho – a comment that has “shocked” its government. It is a small country in southern Africa that almost entirely consists of mountains and is completely surrounded by South Africa. Here are nine things to know about the country: […]
US black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated on 21 February 1965, at the age of 39. The BBC reported on the reaction in his adopted home of Harlem, New York, as thousands of people queued to pay their last respects. At a time when black civil rights leaders were preaching peaceful integration, Malcolm X’s […]
It has now been six days since the passing of Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma at a private hospital in Windhoek. For the past week, Namibia has been in mourning, with a 21-day national period of remembrance in place, including restrictions on celebratory public events. As the nation continues to reflect on Nujoma’s life, legacy, […]
Tobias Eden Mwatelulo, President of the Volleyball Federation of Namibia, discussed the impact of the sports ban following Founding President Sam Nujoma’s passing. While acknowledging the need to honor Nujoma, he suggested allowing key events to continue with moments of silence. He emphasized that some volleyball activities could proceed, despite financial constraints already affecting international […]
Renowned Namibian musician Big Ben Kandukira, also known as Big Ben, released his heartfelt single “They’re Calling Your Name Again” to honor the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Reflecting on Nujoma’s profound influence on the nation, Big Ben shared personal memories of performing at national events and emphasized how the arts could preserve Nujoma’s […]
Instances of hate speech against minorities jumped 74% in India in 2024, peaking during the country’s national elections, according to a new report. The report, released on Monday by Washington-based research group India Hate Lab, documented 1,165 such instances last year, adding that politicians like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were […]