The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean news outlets. The reported move comes 12 days into the US-Israeli…

Career cop Major General Richard Shibiri has described how organised crime networks gradually compromise police officers. He’s now accused of succumbing to the same techniques. On Major-General Richard Shibiri’s first day of testimony at the Madlanga Commission earlier in March,…

In September 2025, when conservationist Fred Daniel was awarded R306-million in damages by the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, the ruling was feted as a ‘historic’ victory in the fight against state-sponsored corruption. But, as Daily Maverick…

Senegal’s parliament has approved a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples and criminalising the “promotion” of homosexuality. The measure was supported by 135 MPs, none voted against it while three…

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility, raising hopes for jobs but also fears for the unique plant and animal life of the region, such as rare succulents and endangered…

Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed a 1-0 win against Lille in the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday. Watkins netted for the first time in eight games in all competitions to put…

Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record on Thursday for the 15th time at the meet that bears his name in Uppsala, Sweden, clearing 6.31 meters on his first attempt. The 26-year-old Swede broke the record he has owned…

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani wants sectors like education and health, which continue to receive the biggest shares of the national budget, to be measured on their output. Venaani said this in the National Assembly on Wednesday, while contributing…

A Baby formula which has been recalled from shelves in South Africa over potential toxin contamination may also have been exported to Namibia. The recall affects Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3 (800g) after the manufacturer warned that…

The Global Fund is in talks with the Namibian government over its N$194 million donation that was meant to build a new central medical store but the Ministry of Health and Social Services has since redirected the money to lease…

The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has called a meeting to address legal compliance and governance challenges regarding the transfer of mineral and petroleum licences and company shares. According to a Namra invitation shared this week, the session is intended to…

Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi says the government should explore exporting labour by sending qualified Namibians abroad and receiving remittances that can be ploughed back into society. This follows his concerns that the government is overemphasising social protection…