By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on New Era
Former Namibian president Hifikepunye Pohamba laid a wreath on the grave of his wife, Penehupifo Pohamba, who died recently. The tribute came after the funeral of the former first lady, New Era reports.
Family, friends and associates of Olawale Oyedele celebrated his memory at his funeral in Lagos, praising his generosity and career at the helm of Leadway Assurance. The former Nigerian executive, who died on 27 July 2026 aged 70 after a brief illness, was honoured by relatives and religious leaders.
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Former player Annie Kalomo pays tribute to Carol Garoes, her former coach at Black Africa and with the Namibian netball team. She highlights her demanding discipline, attention to fitness and protective bond with her players, according to The Namibian.
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A 44-year-old Zambian fisherman, Figo Walubita, died after falling into Lake Lyambezi in Namibia while fishing with a companion near Kamatanda. Police said two crocodiles overturned their boat and one dragged the man underwater, The Namibian reports.
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Italian tourists reportedly lost about 50,000 Namibian dollars after booking an 18-day trip in Namibia and Zimbabwe, when the agency failed to provide assistance. The Namibia Tourism Board is investigating, while police also report 89,800 Namibian dollars’ worth of thefts from visitors’ vehicles, The Namibian reports.
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Rundu Town Council delays October salariesRundu Town Council in Namibia has announced a delay in paying October salaries because of financial difficulties affecting its cash flow. In an internal memo dated 23 October, management said it was working to restore its financial position and pay employees as soon as possible, The Namibian reports.
Moatize mining institute receives 3 million dollars in equipmentThe Medium Institute of Geology and Mines of Moatize, in Mozambique’s Tete province, has received laboratories, two computer rooms and a library, in an investment of around 3 million dollars funded by the MozSkills project and the World Bank. Education and Culture Minister Edson Macuácua also launched the institute’s rehabilitation, funded by mining company Vulcan to the tune of 2.5 million dollars, Notícias reports.The week in Africa
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