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November 10, 2026

Record maize harvest leaves farmers waiting for payments

Namibia recorded an estimated 114 000-tonne maize harvest in 2026, one of the largest on record, but farmers are facing delayed payments due to storage constraints and slow mill intake….

Parents Urged to Vaccinate Children Against Measles, Rubella and Polio

Ruben Hashoongo, the Deputy Director in the office of the Oshikoto Governor, has urged parents and caregivers to take their children to nearest health facility, school vaccination point, or community…

South Africa’s COSATU Welcomes Resumption of Madlanga Commission

Union federation COSATU has welcomed the resumption of the Madlanga Commission’s hearings, particularly the planned appearance of key witnesses, including individuals accused of serious criminal offences. COSATU’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks,…

African Farmers Face Growing Climate and Food Security Risks

El Niño and rising energy and fertiliser costs could deepen food insecurity across Africa, with a new report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development warning that climate-related shocks could…

North Korea Accuses UN Secretary-General of Taking Sides in Border Landmine Dispute

North Korea has accused United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of siding with South Korea in a dispute over a landmine explosion near their shared border. Kim Yo Jong, the sister…