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First Woman Speaker Elected in Namibia

NAMIBIA has marked another historic milestone with the election of Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila as the first woman Speaker of its National Assembly. According to The Namibian, the former prime minister secured the position in a parliamentary vote on Thursday, following the swearing-in…

Sudan Army Captures Khartoum Presidential Palace

SUDAN’S army has retaken control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a significant turnaround in its nearly two-year conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The victory, confirmed by state television footage and military officials, is viewed as a…

Kirsty Coventry Makes Olympic History

KIRSTY Coventry has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), making history as the first woman, the first African, and the youngest among her competitors to hold the prestigious role. Coventry, a former Olympic swimming…

5 things about Namibia’s First Woman President

NETUMBO Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on Friday as she was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president, leading the mineral-rich nation 35 years after its independence. Her inauguration marks a significant moment for the southern African country, long known for its political…

Heathrow fire disrupts Africa-UK air travel

TRAVEL between the UK and several African countries has been thrown into chaos following a massive fire at an electrical substation near London’s Heathrow Airport. The fire caused a widespread power outage on Friday, leading to hundreds of cancelled and delayed flights…

Zimbabwe Mixed Reactions to Coventry IOC Role

ZIMBABWEANS have expressed mixed feelings over Kirsty Coventry’s historic election as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), according to AFP. While her appointment is hailed as a milestone for both Zimbabwe and Africa, critics at home are raising concerns about her record…