Business / Economics Ojoma Ochai talks innovation during Namibia visit Co-Creation Hub is helping Africa move towards a future of innovation and growth by using technology in different sectors. The hub also supports creative entrepreneurs with programs to prepare for investment, build ecosystems, and conduct research. The hub’s Managing Director, Ojoma Ochai talks about her visit to Namibia.
Namibia Walvis Bay Council faces challenges identifying Otweya fire victims Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor, Florian Tegako Donatus says the process of identifying the true victims of the Otweya informal settlement fire is delayed due to false claims from people pretending to need aid. The council, alongside the government, is working to ensure assistance, such as food, blankets, and clothes, reaches those genuinely affected. Donatus also mentioned that strategies are being developed to prevent future fires.
World India and Canada expel diplomats as ties worsen India and Canada have expelled each other's six diplomats as ties worsen over the murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year. It comes after Canada said it asked the Indian government to waive the diplomatic immunity of some officials who have been named as persons of interest in the murder investigation.
Health / Medical Lenacapavir shows 96% HIV prevention success A six-monthly HIV prevention injection containing lenacapavir has been confirmed effective in two pivotal studies. The first study, PURPOSE 1, showed no HIV infections among two-thousand-134 participants, while the second, PURPOSE 2, reported two infections among two-thousand-179 participants. This translates to a 96-percent reduction in HIV infections compared to background incidence. Gilead Sciences plans to file for regulatory approval to market lenacapavir for prevention. Separately, during a press briefing on Monday, the U.S. Department […]
World UN voices concern over peacekeeper safety in Lebanon At least 21 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied purposefully targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon but has repeated calls for them to leave combat areas. Richard Gowan is the United Nations Director at the Crisis Group - he says the UN is concerned about its peacekeeping troops.
South Africa SA’s Kganyago praises late Mboweni’s policy contributions South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has praised former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for his contribution to policy-making. Mboweni, who was the first black central bank governor of South Africa, died over the weekend after a short illness and served as the Reserve Bank governor between 1999 and 2009. He gained a reputation for being principled and ready to debate issues openly. More recently, as finance minister […]
Oshiwambo Eindilo la Shipwiikineni navakwo lakupulwashi komangu Omangu yopombada onghela oya kupulashi endilo latulwamo koshilyo shongudu yo Swapo Reinhold Shipwikineni navakwao va 3 nota ipopi kutya oshibofa shatulwamo inashilongekidwa nawa pamango. Etokolo ola layadjwa onghela ongula omo ovalipataneki aveshe vopavali vali vakalelwapo paveta kovakalelipo vavo vopaveta. Shipwikineni opamwe novakufimbinga vakwao moshikumungu ovali vatulamo eindilo loku kaleka opo etokolo lokuulika omukalelipo wongudu yo SWAPO, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, li kalekwe manga, pefimbo kwa teelelika kukakale kwakufwa ombinga momahoololo oupresident twa […]
Oshiwambo Iran okwa kondema oondjindikila oompe dho EU nodha UK Iran okwa kondema oondjindikila oompe dho EU nodha Britain ku Iran,noku tinda oku gandja oo missile ku Russia,. Shika oshiikwatelela komupopiliko guuministeli wa Iran wiikwapondje Esmael Baghaei nena. O EU ohela oya tsu kumwe okutulilamo aantu ya 7 nomahangano ga 7 oondjindikila,mwa kwatelwa ehangano lyomatukodhila lyo Iran Air,omolwa ekwatathano lyawo ku Iran okutumina oo misille ku Russia. Momusholondondo omuna wo o Saha Airlines,nomupevi minister gwa Iran gwegameno Seyed Hamzehh Ghalandari. […]
Oshiwambo Israel ota tokola oonkatu dhe,shiikwatelela kiinima mbyoka yili muuwanawa we-Netanyahu Israel otaka pulakena ku America,ashike otaka tokola oonkatu dhe shiikwatelela kiinima mbyoka yili muuwanawa we mwene,shiikwatelela kombelewa ya prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu nena. Omushangwa ogwa tulwa koshinyanyangidhwa sho Washington Post,shoka shati Netanyahu okwa lombwele epangelo lyomupresitend Joe Biden kutya Israel ota tsikile oku dhenga etanga lyopakwiita lya Iran,ihe kashishi omandiki giilwitho yiikwalute,omahooli nenge iishonekwa. Onzonkundana yo Reuters oya lopota kutya omushangwa ogweya pethimbo lyiitegelelwa kutya Israel otaka ninga oshiponokela shoshikonene […]
Oshiwambo Aailongi 12 ya hulithile moshiponga shobus mo Egytp Obus ya humbata aailongi yo University monooli tuutokelo wa Egtyp oya kondama,noku faalela oomwenyo dhaantu 12,noku ehameka yeli 33,shiikwatelela kuuministeli wuuhaku. Iikundaneki moshilongo oya lopota kutya aailongi okwali taya galuka kootundi yuuka komihandjo dhawo,sho oshiponga shs holoka. Uuministeli,shiikwatelela konzonkundana yo Africa news itau holola shoka sheetitha oshiponga,ashike omuhingi okwa mangwapo,onga oshitopolwa shomakonakono.
Oshiwambo Ominista yomidhingoloko, omakuti nomapshiyono Pohamba Shifeta,okwa dhenge omuthindo esimano lyoku tsika omiti Minister shika okweshi popi oku dhimbuluka esiku lyoku tsika omiti muuyuni. Maria Namupala ota lopota
Oshiwambo Ominista yuunamapya,omeya nomatululo gomavi Calle Schlettwein okuli komutumba go Cairo Water Week 2024. Omutumba otagu kaliwa kohi yehuku Water and Climate,Building Resilient Communities. Notagu tala konkandangala ya simana yokuungaunga nomeya okuyamukula kiilanduli yelunduluko lyonkalo yombepo. Minister okwa tamekitha o African union Water investment platform mo Cairo,nopololeka yina ongushu yoodola oobilion 649. Opololeka oyili oshitopolwa sho African Union’s Continental Africa Water Investment Programme. Omupopiliko guuministeli Simon Nghipandulwa okwati minister okwa gandja oshipopiwa moka a holola iizemo iishona mbyoka a hala ,okuza mopolohalama yomapungulo,ngoka geli […]
Africa 17 African countries to send satellites into orbit Falling launch costs have given African countries a chance to send their satellites into orbit. The BBC reports that to date, a total of 17 African countries have put more than 60 satellites into orbit and, along with Senegal, both Djibouti and Zimbabwe have also watched their first satellites become operational during the past 12 months.
Namibia BCX Namibia Transform Summit set for tomorrow The 3rd annual BCX Namibia Transform Summit, themed "Guardians of the Cloud: Securing the Future," takes place tomorrow. It will bring together industry leaders and decision-makers to address challenges and discuss solutions to future-proof organizations in the ICT sector. Here is Garith Peck, the Managing Executive of Cyber Security, at BCX.
Opinion Pieces Lord Kelvin: how the 19th century scientist combined research and innovation to change the world Statue of Lord Kelvin in Glasgow. University of Glasgow, CC BY-SA By Martin Hendry, University of Glasgow “What got you into astrophysics?” It’s a question I’m often asked at outreach events, and I answer by pointing to my early passion for exploring the biggest questions about our universe. Well, along with seeing Star Wars at an impressionable age. This fascination with the fundamental is a well-trodden path for […]
Science & Technology Instagram introduces new rules for teens Social media platform, Instagram, will automatically make teenagers' accounts private and give parents more control, under revamped rules. It's the company's most significant move yet to manage how minors use Instagram as the U.S. Congress seeks to impose regulations on the industry. Kate Fisher reports.
Lifestyle How to avoid being hacked: start by upping your password game – ‘12345’ doesn’t cut it Strong passwords can make a huge difference to your cyber security. Boris Zhitkov By Thembekile Olivia Mayayise, University of the Witwatersrand If you type the term “password cyberattack” into Google News, the results will show just how often cyber criminals are getting hold of important data belonging to companies and individuals. Weak passwords are a big part of the problem. For instance, in 2023 technology security firm Nordpass […]
Lifestyle Catching online scammers: our model combines data and behavioural science to map the psychological games cybercriminals play Modern cybersecurity teams and users must stay vigilant and proactive to outmanoeuvre cybercriminals. treety By Rennie Naidoo, University of the Witwatersrand When fiction’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, needed to solve a crime, he turned to his sharp observational skills and deep understanding of human nature. He used this combination more than once when facing off against his arch-nemesis, Dr James Moriarty, a villain adept at exploiting human […]
Entertainment Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with six new lawsuits Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been hit with a series of new lawsuits alleging sexual assault, abuse and rape, including from a person who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. The music mogul remains behind bars after being arrested in September and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.
Entertainment California doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry case Californian doctor Mark Chavez has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. Ketamine is used as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and pain. Chavez is the third person to admit wrongdoing in Perry's death, which was ruled the result of an overdose of ketamine. The actor was found dead in his backyard jacuzzi in October last year. Chavez admitted that […]
Africa Tyla makes history with first VMA win for Africa South Africa’s Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats for her hit song Water, making history as the first female African artist to win a VMA. Taylor Swift, who had 12 nominations, won seven, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration for Fortnight featuring Post Malone. She is now the most-awarded artist in VMA history. Tyla says the impact her song has had globally is a […]
Entertainment The voice of Mufasa in The Lion King, James Earl Jones has died Legendary actor best known for his unmistakable baritone voice, James Earl Jones has died. He was 93. The cause of death is still unknown. Jody Jacobs reports from New York.
Africa Nigerian breaks world record with 215-hour reading marathon Nigeria's Samson Ajao has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest reading-aloud marathon. The 27-year-old achieved the record by reading for 215 hours – just one hour short of nine full days. Ajeck Mangut reports.
Entertainment Macklemore cancels Dubai show over Sudan conflict US rapper Macklemore has canceled his October show in Dubai due to the UAE's alleged involvement in the conflict in Sudan. He told the BBC that people had for months been asking him to call off the concert in protest of its reported support for Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which are involved in the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. This is not the first time the artist […]
Health / Medical Lenacapavir shows 96% HIV prevention success A six-monthly HIV prevention injection containing lenacapavir has been confirmed effective in two pivotal studies. The first study, PURPOSE 1, showed no HIV infections among two-thousand-134 participants, while the second, PURPOSE 2, reported two infections among two-thousand-179 participants. This translates to a 96-percent reduction in HIV infections compared to background incidence. Gilead Sciences plans to file for regulatory approval to market lenacapavir for prevention. Separately, during a press briefing on Monday, the U.S. Department […]
Health / Medical /Karas Regional Office of Home Affairs Inauguration Slated For Today The Home Affairs ministry is inaugurating its /Karas regional office today. The Ministry informs the surrounding community that the office will be open only from 8 AM to 10 AM today, directing clients in need of services related to births and deaths to visit the Keetmanshoop State Hospital during this period. Here's the organization's Margaret Kalo:
Health / Medical Namibia Marks World Mental Health Day Focusing on ‘Mental Health at Work’ Namibia joined global efforts in commemorating World Mental Health Day under the theme "Mental Health at Work." This year's theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and well-being in the workplace, emphasizing the positive impact it can have on individuals, organizations, and communities alike. The initiative aims to promote healthier work environments and better mental health support systems.. Windhoek-based Psychologist, Dr. Shaun Whittaker for his comment.
Health / Medical US states sue TikTok, calling it ‘digital nicotine’ More than a dozen US states are filing lawsuits against TikTok because of its effects on teens and other young users. A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general allege the social media giant is addictive and harmful to users' mental health. TikTok says the claims are "inaccurate and misleading." On the ground for us is Sally Patterson with more.
Health / Medical Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Establishment of Paternity Test Centers Across Namibia Psychological Counsellor, Marcella Katjijova has shed light on a critical development across Namibia—the establishment of paternity test centers in various towns. This initiative is not only a step towards fostering transparency in family dynamics but also crucial for ensuring the psychological well-being of children who are often caught in the crossfire of unresolved paternity issues.
Africa DRC Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Death Toll and EU Vaccine Support The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun administering mpox vaccines, starting with medical staff before extending to the public next week indicates Duetsche Welle. The country has recorded nearly 1,000 deaths and over 30,000 mpox cases amid an outbreak that has spread to 16 neighboring countries. The World Health Organization reported that 70% of the 988 deaths across Africa were children under five. The European Union has sent its first […]
Africa Research into Polymer biodegradation studies Dr Julia Puseletso Mofokeng, from the UFS’s Department of Chemistry, is doing research into biodegradable polymers for application in disposable product packaging. BLOEMFONTEIN, 1 October 2024: A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is contributing to the fight against plastic pollution through her research into biodegradable polymers – large, chain-like molecules – as a more environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Plastic pollution is a global […]
Environment Namibia faces cold weather With the southern and central regions of Namibia experiencing colder weather in recent days, along with snowfall in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, we spoke to Odilo Kgobetsi from the meteorological office to find out if these weather patterns are normal and whether they are expected to persist. Kgobetsi urged people to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to protect their safety and the health of their […]
Environment Namibia Nature Foundation launches ‘People and Wildlife Fellowship’ The Namibia Nature Foundation has launched the Oppenheimer Generations Research Fellowship in People and Wildlife. This fellowship, established in collaboration with Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation, has been awarded to Professor Morgan Hauptfleisch, the Director of Research at NNF.
Environment Prince William is heading to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize ceremony Prince William is heading to South Africa for the fourth edition of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in November in Cape Town. He launched this initiative in 2020 to search for the most innovative solutions to the world's greatest environmental challenges. Fifteen Earthshot Prize finalists have been announced, they include Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, and Green Africa Youth Organisation.
Africa Floods in Nigeria destroy crops for 8.5 million people Floods in Nigeria have devastated crops that could have fed 8.5 million people for six months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation. Bloomberg News reports that the floods hit just as the harvest season began, submerging farmland in Africa's most populous country. Farmers, who expected a bumper harvest this year, have seen their groundnuts, vegetables, and rice fields flooded. Moreover, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has […]
Environment Hippos stranded in Zambezi region due to severe drought Over 130 hippos are currently stranded in the muddy waters of Munambeza Pond in the Zambezi Region, as the region continues to face the devastating effects of a prolonged drought. Munambeza, located along the Chobe River bordering Botswana, is the third pond where hippos have become trapped due to drying water sources. To date, five hippos have already died. Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, confirmed the […]
South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you
Videos Future Media News | Top Stories-July 8th to July12th | #WeekInReview https://youtu.be/ysxFfiXw5jI This Week's Future Media News Top Stories: Graham Hopwood calls for the implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act. ECN registers 823,761 voters for the November elections. Michael Amushelelo leaves NEFF and joins LPM, sparking reactions. Floods in South Africa's Western Cape displace thousands. Kenyan protests lead to major government changes. UN predicts the world population will peak in the mid-2080s.
Videos Happy Auala Discusses New Art Piece Inspired by Ancient Japanese Proverb https://youtu.be/HR1A5BVXj1M Happy Auala speaks to Future Media News about her latest art piece, inspired by an ancient Japanese proverb. She explains that the work serves as a societal reminder to be mindful of what we listen to, the words we speak about others and ourselves, and the content we consume on social media. Auala's art urges viewers to reflect on the impact of their actions and thoughts in […]
Videos Future Media News-Week in Review: June 3-7 https://youtu.be/3E9aXHclgx8 OndangwaStateVet suspends services due to a water shortage affecting essential operations. Our Northern Correspondent Maria Namupala speaks with Dr. Johannes Iipinge. ClimateChange continues to challenge the agricultural sector, causing floods, droughts, and pest outbreaks. Erastus Ngaruka from AgriBank discusses the impact on farmers. WorldOceansDay on June 8 highlights the theme "Catalysing Action for Our Oceans and Climate." Minister Derek Klazen emphasizes the need for global awareness. […]
