This week, the United Democratic Party reignited tensions in the Zambezi Region, calling for the Namibian Defence Force to withdraw and demanding political control over the former Caprivi area. We hear from UDP Secretary Ronnicah Sipiho and get expert analysis from political commentator Ndumba Kamwanyah.
In economic news, the African Development Bank has urged Namibia to boost private sector involvement and shift away from reliance on commodity exports and SACU revenues to secure long-term growth.
And on the international front — a diplomatic standoff brews as the United Nations’ top human rights official demands the U.S. lift sanctions against International Criminal Court judges. The U.S. stands firm, calling the court’s actions illegitimate.
Stay with us as we unpack the stories that shaped the week — from Katima Mulilo to The Hague. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage