Namibians Who Fled South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Violence Want to Go Back
Namibia brought 153 citizens home from South Africa's anti-migrant violence in July. Many want to go back: jobless rate at...
September 26, 2026Topic
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Mozambique Backs 284 of 292 UN Rights Recommendations and Rejects Eight
Mozambique has told the UN Human Rights Council it supports 284 of the 292 recommendations made at its review, and...
September 25, 2026
Foot-and-Mouth Breaches Namibia’s Beef Export Zone, Halting Slaughter
Foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed inside Namibia's export zone on 23 September 2026, halting slaughter and livestock movement across the country.
September 25, 2026
Mozambique Wants a Digital Government by 2029, Cost Still Unknown
Mozambique plans to link its scattered state systems online by 2029. Its Citizen Portal offers about 26 services so far,...
September 24, 2026
Namibia Raises State Worker Benefits From 1 October 2026
Namibia's Social Security Commission benefits rise on 1 October 2026, lifting maternity pay to about US$1,230 and most other worker...
September 22, 2026
Zambia’s Nchanga Copper Smelter Restarts After 106-Day Shutdown
Zambia’s Nchanga copper smelter is running again after a 106-day shutdown and about US$40 million of repairs by Vedanta’s local...
September 22, 2026
Zambia Waives Tax Penalties and Interest Until 31 December
The Zambia tax amnesty waives penalties and interest for taxpayers who pay overdue principal tax by 31 December 2026. See...
September 22, 2026
Mozambique Gas Revenue Stays Tiny as Debt Nears 96% of GDP
Mozambique’s gas revenue is projected at about US$79.8 million in 2027, while government debt could reach 96% of GDP, IMF...
September 20, 2026
NamWater to Cut Usakos Water Supply Over Unresolved Debt
NamWater will phase down water supply to Usakos from Monday, with full suspension threatened for 6–9 October if no deal...
September 20, 2026