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IUM: Changing Lives and Developing Human Capital for Namibia’s Socio-Economic Growth
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) has emerged as one of Namibia’s most transformative educational institutions, playing a pivotal role in changing lives and developing human capital across the country. Since...

Young innovators key to Africa’s digital leap, says Airtel Africa boss

Bvndle Loyalty Announces Africa’s First Rewards Festival — A Bold Movement to Celebrate Customer Loyalty Beyond Transaction
Bvndle Loyalty Limited, a pioneering investee company of VFD Group, has officially announced the inaugural Bvndle Rewards Festival, scheduled to hold from December 8–9, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos. The announcement was made during a media...

Minister of Health updates National Assembly on Mpox outbreak in Namibia
Statement by Esperance Luvindao, minister of health and social services, at the National Assembly, Windhoek – 21 October 2025. I rise to address the assembly regarding the recent outbreak of mpox in Namibia. On 18 October 2025, the Ministry of...

Forum Celebrates African-Canadian Women Leaders
October 22, 2025 at 8 h 00 min Reading time: 1 min JASON SETNYK The Dev Hotel and Conference Centre in Cornwall hosted the 4th edition of MATDEL Canada from September 16 to 20, 2025. The event brought together elected officials, entrepreneurs, and...

Miss South Africa finalist and actress Luyanda Zuma: From pageant dreams to stardom
Luyanda Zuma is charting her own course, blending ambition, heart, and purpose as she soars from the TV screens to her biggest life goals yet. The Levels star is ready to turn her dreams into impact. For Luyanda Zuma, the future feels like an open...

Afridi’s Historic Five-For Can’t Stop South Africa’s Late Fightback
PC-Social MediaRawalpindi– Pakistan spinner Asif Afridi became the oldest bowler to take a five-wicket haul on test debut Wednesday before South Africa’s tailenders frustrated the home team in the second cricket test. The 38-year-old Afridi snared...

Raising breast cancer awareness, early detection in Namibia
The Zulu Holding Hangs Cancer Foundation, led by Rossina Kalimba, is using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote year-round education, early detection and support for Namibian women. The foundation continues to remind the public of the...

BVI Finance positions for more business in Africa
in All News / By: BVI News on October 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM / The BVI is reaffirming its position as a trusted global hub for cross-border investment and innovation, with a renewed focus on Africa’s rapidly expanding markets. Recently, BVI Finance...
South African tail wags to get upper hand over Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan :South Africa fought a rearguard action to turn the second test against Pakistan on its head and take the upper hand after an enthralling third day’s play on Wednesday. Spinner Simon Harmer took three wickets to leave Pakistan...

Premier African Minerals seeks approval for share issue to meet obligations
Nqobile Bhebhe,Zimpapers Business Hub PREMIER African Minerals Limited has urged shareholders to approve two critical resolutions at the forthcoming General Meeting, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise the company’s ability to continue...
Is South Africa actually ready to implement AARTO on December 1?
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act (AARTO) is due to come into effect on December 1, 2025; however, there are doubts as to whether the government is truly ready to implement this new system. Most sections of the...

South Africa's Airlink flights disrupted by AirNav failures
South Africa's Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) says it may take up to two weeks to reinstate suspended Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) at Mbombela following severe disruptions reported by Airlink (South Africa) at the gateway...

South Africa rebuffs US trade pressure
South Africa accused the US of politicizing trade talks, rebuffing Washington’s pressure to scrap Black empowerment laws the White House argues are unfair. South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said the Trump administration was trying to...

Cricket-South African tail wags to get upper hand over Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) -South Africa fought a rearguard action to turn the second test against Pakistan on its head and take the upper hand after an enthralling third day’s play on Wednesday. Spinner Simon Harmer took three wickets to...

Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections
DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Amnesty International has issued a strong call to the government of Tanzania to immediately end what it describes as an “unacceptable campaign of repression against dissent” ahead of the country’s upcoming general election. The...

Shock moment giant lion escapes 60mph moving truck & climbs on ROOF before making a break for it in South Africa
THIS is the shocking moment a giant lion surfs on the roof of a trailer after escaping from it on a highway. Horrified motorists watched as the beast sailed along at 60mph on the road in South Africa before making a break for it. Sign up for The...

La pénurie de ciment frappe Farafenni, les négociants appellent à la levée de l’embargo sur le ciment sénégalais
Par: Kemo Kanyi Les négociants en ciment de Farafenni ont fait part de leur inquiétude face à une pénurie de ciment dans la ville de North Bank, exhortant le gouvernement gambien à reconsidérer la levée de l’embargo imposé sur le ciment...

Prof Bismark Tyobeka hails South Africa’s 'bold', 'progressive' new energy blueprint
On Sunday 19 October, Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, outlined South Africa’s new energy transition strategy – the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) – which emphatically shifts the country’s energy reliance from fossil...

85th Ordinary Session of African Commission Gets Underway in Banjul
By: Binta Jaiteh The 85th Ordinary Session of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) yesterday opened here in Banjul with delegates reaffirming Africa’s commitment to justice, equality, and human dignity. Addressing the gathering...