Africa Namibia A court has declared unconstitutional a law dating back to colonial times that criminalised same-sex relations between men; the Namibian government has 21 days to appeal the ruling but it is currently unclear whether it will do so
Africa Namibia Creative Industries Strategy 2025-2030 presentation and international consultations will be launched; the strategy shapes establish a framework to redefine Namibia’s cultural environment, with a greater focus on creating wealth through the creative sector
Africa Namibia Magistrates across Namibia will stop working from next Monday if the housing and vehicle allowance adjustments are not immediately implemented and gazetted in response to prolonged inaction on a statutory process affecting officers’ conditions of service
Africa Namibia US$13 billion of informal economy contribute 26,5% to GDP; figures released by the Ministry of Finance at the launch of Diagnostic Report on Informality in Namibia reflect steady growth from 24,7% in 2023 when the sector accounted for around US$8 billion
Africa Namibia Singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Benedito Lucungo, known professionally as Alvara, is set to represent Namibia at the Grenzenlos Kultur Festival in Mainz, Germany, an international celebration of inclusive art and performance