Beijing, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - China rocket launch fails after 'flight anomaly', reports of explosion

NAMPA / AFP

2026-08-11

A Chinese rocket carrying a communications satellite failed in its launch, state media said, attributing the failure to a "flight anomaly" as reports and videos suggested the spacecraft had exploded in mid-air. Beijing has ploughed billions of dollars into its space programme in recent years to achieve what President Xi Jinping calls the country's "space dream". Monday's rare launch failure involved a Long March 7A carrier rocket, which lifted of......

Restricted content

Environmental

Johannesburg, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - 14 clandestine miners killed in disused S.Africa mine

2026-08-11 10:00:30

Pereira, Colombia, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132

2026-08-11 10:00:30

Surabaya, Indonesia, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

2026-08-11 10:00:30

Johannesburg, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - 14 clandestine miners killed in disused S.Africa mine

2026-08-11 09:30:22

2026-08-11 09:00:14

New Delhi, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Airbus joins probe into Air India flight plunge

2026-08-11 09:00:13

Sydney, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Australia to vaccinate birds against H5 avian influenza

2026-08-11 07:00:07

Surabaya, Indonesia, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

2026-08-11 07:00:07

Memphis, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhood

2026-08-11 03:30:33

Washington, United States, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - AI's hunger for power sparks US private gas plant boom

2026-08-11 03:30:33

Pereira, Colombia, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 111

2026-08-11 03:00:46

Latest NAMPA photos

HAVANA, 11 August 2026 - Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's unwavering solidarity with Cuba and demanded an immediate end to the US trade blockade during a tribute to Fidel Castro in Havana. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Kenneth Matengu pictured at the official launch of the REALTEST Project. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - TransNamib and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have taken steps to expand the movement of containerised cargo by rail between Windhoek and Walvis Bay. Pictured here are members of the TransNamib and MSC teams. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Vice-President Lucia Witbooi speaking during the official launch of the REALTEST Project at the University of Namibia. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 10 August 2026 - Ruguru Investment CC on Monday handed over a brand-new classroom block worth over N.dollars 1 million to Kamina Junior Primary School in Kavango West, giving 110 learners from pre-primary to Grade 3 a permanent learning space after years of classes in tents. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Justice ministry Executive Director Audrin Mathe receiving a petition from Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia chairperson Matheus Nangolo. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Former Ugandan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Okello Oryem pictured with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA