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Researcher Questions ReconAfrica’s Latest Oil Claims in Kavango 

Photo: ReconAfrica Facebook   Canadian oil firm ReconAfrica is once again under scrutiny following fresh claims of an oil discovery in the Kavango region. Investigative researcher Rob Parker says the company is “repeating a pattern” of issuing optimistic statements without releasing the technical evidence needed to confirm a commercial find. play_arrow Researcher Questions ReconAfrica’s Latest Oil Claims in Kavango  Leonard Witbeen

todayDecember 9, 2025

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 Inflation Slows as November Shows Price Stability

Headline inflation eased to 3.4% in November from 3.6% in October, approaching the 3.0% recorded a year ago. Month-on-month prices remained unchanged following a 0.5% rise in October due to temporary utility hikes. For the year, inflation averages 3.9%, higher than 3.3% in 2024, driven by cost pressures in housing, utilities, and food. Economist Almandro Jansen of Simonis Storm comments on the trends. play_arrow  Inflation Slows as November Shows Price […]

todayDecember 9, 2025

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MTC Posts Strong 2025 Revenue Growth

MTC reported robust results for 2025, with revenue up 14.4% to N$3.7 billion, driven by demand for data, devices, and enterprise services. Prepaid users grew 4.3%, ARPU rose 14.6%, and enterprise revenue jumped 38.3%. The company rolled out over 1,600 km of fibre and plans further expansion in 2026. Roaming revenue improved thanks to business travel and tourism recovery, while handset and accessory sales increased 16%. MTC spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi: […]

todayDecember 9, 2025

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Interview: Investigative Researcher Challenges ReconAfrica’s Oil Discovery Claims

Photo: Falcon Safaris Website (https://falconsafaris.com/okavango-delta-map) Investigative researcher Rob Parker has issued a strong warning regarding recent media headlines suggesting that Canadian oil company ReconAfrica has discovered oil in the Kavango region. Parker, who has monitored the company’s activities for years, says the public should treat such claims with caution. According to him, the company “has a long-established pattern of using cherry-picked information” to present a narrative of discovery, even when […]

todayDecember 9, 2025

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A New Era, New Icons: TikTok Honours Africa’s Biggest Creators of 2025

The TikTok (www.TikTok.com) community has spoken, and Africa has crowned its newest icons. The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa lit up Johannesburg on 6 December, marking a powerful moment in the continent’s rapidly evolving creator landscape. Under the bold theme “New Era, New Icons,” TikTok honoured the creators who are reshaping culture, storytelling, and digital influence across the region. Guests were treated to an electrifying night of glitz, glamour, and […]

todayDecember 8, 2025

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Protecting the game: Fighting piracy to keep African football alive

On the evening of 21 December 2025, a football match will kick off between Morocco and Comoros in Rabat. It will be the opening game of the 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations (TotalEnergies CAF AFCON) tournament. The game will have an audience of millions. There will likely be a full house of 68,000-odd fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, but the overwhelming majority of […]

todayDecember 8, 2025

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Seven inmates escape from Ngoma police station

By: Jackson Kunatela Six Zambian and one Namibian trial-awaiting inmates escaped from Ngoma police station in the early hours of Monday. According to the Zambezi Region Head of Community Policing Sub-Division, Chief Inspector Kisco Sitali, the incident happened around 04h50 when the inmates allegedly cut through the roof using an unknown object. The suspects were arrested on various charges, including murder, rape, possession of drugs, and housebreaking. Sitali urged members […]

todayDecember 8, 2025

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New Institute Aims to Maximise Resource Potential

Economists and policy specialists have established the Institute for Economic Policy to tackle policy gaps that limit the impact of natural resources. Rowland Brown, a co-founder, told us that although resources and infrastructure are plentiful, they have so far failed to produce significant human development outcomes.  play_arrow New Institute Aims to Maximise Resource Potential Leonard Witbeen

todayDecember 8, 2025

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Free Water Meters Launched in Grootfontein

Photo: Grootfontein Municipality Grootfontein municipality has begun providing free prepaid water meters to residents as a measure to reduce outstanding debts and increase town revenue. Municipal official Luke Salomo reports that more than 600 residents applied for the meters since the programme started.  play_arrow Free Water Meters Launched in Grootfontein Leonard Witbeen

todayDecember 8, 2025

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