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US First Lady Melania Trump is calling for the temporary ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky to become a starting point for lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at the White House, where she hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Trump said the six-day truce showed what cooperation between the two sides could achieve. The ceasefire, which ran from October 27 to November 1, allowed humanitarian supplies to reach […]

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain says a much-needed meeting between himself and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc of Monaco is yet to take place following last weekend’s incident during the Mexico City Grand Prix. They clashed on the opening lap, which cost the team a potential one-two finish. Hamilton believes setting a foundation and rules of engagement will be imperative if Ferrari is to challenge for the […]

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah says high interest payments on public debt continue to crowd out much-needed development funding but assures the nation that the government is strictly prioritising fiscal discipline. Speaking in Parliament, Shafudah noted that debt-servicing costs are more than double the N$6.6 billion allocated to development projects from the State Revenue Fund. Despite a N$1.5 billion revenue shortfall, the government has avoided heavy additional borrowing, trimming total expenditure by […]

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Cuba, saying the country’s immediate needs must take priority over political change. Mottley says Cuba must first secure access to food, energy, shelter, and healthcare to protect ordinary Cubans from worsening living conditions. She argues that political discussions cannot be separated from the humanitarian situation facing the population. The Barbadian leader also expressed hope that the outcome […]

The 11th Annual Meeting of the African Wildlife Forensics Network brought together local and international experts in Windhoek to strengthen efforts against wildlife crime. Co-hosted by the Namibian Police and the Ministry of Environment, the four-day conference ran until Thursday. Representatives from TRACE, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, TRAFFIC, and the Netherlands Forensic Institute are also attending. The PRO of the justice ministry, Edmund //Khoaseb, says arrests […]

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has granted the United Kingdom’s Mutual Legal Assistance to South Africa request for the handover of electronic devices seized from triple-murder accused Ndodana Tshuma. The 46-year-old is wanted in the UK on three counts of murder. It is alleged that he murdered his wife and two children in Bedford, Bedfordshire, in July this year. The National Prosecuting Authority says Tshuma’s cellphone will be handed over to […]

Zambian authorities have announced that a major high-voltage transmission line linking the country’s power grid to Tanzania is expected to be fully operational by 2029. Electricity Minister Peter Kapala told lawmakers that the estimated US$1.2 billion interconnector project aims to bridge the Southern African Power Pool with the Eastern Africa Power Pool, significantly boosting regional electricity trading and grid reliability. Zambia has secured US$292 million in grant funding from international partners, including […]

The African Export-Import Bank has pledged to finance major investment projects in Namibia through the Dangote Group and other credible African investors. Speaking in Namibia, Afreximbank President and Board Chairman George Elombi stated that the bank is prepared to back projects identified by the government, provided developers demonstrate the technical expertise and financial credibility to deliver. Elombi highlighted Dangote’s strong continental track record, adding that Afreximbank has no hesitation in putting US$10 billion […]

Build One South Africa says the electorate was understandably cautious about placing its trust in a party without an established local government track record. The party contesting its first-ever local government elections will have elected representation in all four metropolitan municipalities in which it contested: Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town and Ekurhuleni. BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane says they will approach the post-election period constructively, and where coalition arrangements are necessary, they […]