Business / Economics National accounting summit kicks off in Windhoek The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia's National Accounting Summit 2024 is underway in Windhoek, under the theme, "Shaping the Future of Accounting through Influence and Innovation." Here is Fenni Nghikevali, the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia. Nghikevali also explains the challenges they are faced with.
Namibia Old Mutual Wealth joins Michelle McLean Trust for fund raising event The Michelle McLean Children Trust is teaming up with Old Mutual Wealth for a fun golf day at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 6 December 2024. Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean shares how the funds raised will be used to support important causes.
South Africa Swiss national receives R500 Million from SA’s Road Accident Fund South Africa's Road Accident Fund has raised concerns about foreign nationals benefiting from its social schemes. CEO Collins Letsoalo informed Parliament’s standing committee that the fund’s largest payout, over 500 million rand, went to a Swiss national. Letsoalo said that some claimants should not be allowed to benefit from the system.
Namibia LPM responds to Amushelelo’s resignation The Landless People's Movement has responded to Michael Amushelelo's resignation from the party, as he rejoined the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said that Amushelelo's resignation, made via social media, bypassed formal channels. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that all the independent presidential candidates have been rejected from participating in the upcoming presidential elections for not meeting the requirements while 15 candidates […]
Namibia CRAN represents Namibia at World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia is attending the ITU World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24) from 14 to 24 October 2024 in New Delhi, India. CRAN Board Member Florette Nakusera said the move reaffirms the country’s commitment to contributing to the global ICT landscape.
World Body of missing teen Lina found 250km South of Paris The body of Lina, a French teenager who went missing in September 2023, has been found, some 250 km south of Paris. The 15-year-old disappeared while walking to a train station in the country's east. Ross Cullen reports.
Oshiwambo Oshitaasi shopolisi osha patululwa mOshoopala moshitopolwa Oshana. Oshitaasi shopolisi osha patululwa mOshoopala moshitopolwa Oshana. Omukuluntu gopolisi moshitopolwa Komufala Naftali Sakaria Lungameni okwati otaya kambadhala oku hedhidha omayakulo pooha noshigwana,noku andjaganeka iitasi yopolisi moshitopolwa. Maria Namupala ota lopota
Oshiwambo Olukalwa Oshoopala okwa thanekwa lu ningwe ehala lyomangeshefelo Olukalwa lwa Oshoopala mondoolopa Oshakati okuniwe omatheneko lu ningwe ehala lyomangeshefelo,naakalimo otaaka tembudhwa noku falwa kOnawa. Mayor gondoolopa Leonard Hango ota fatulula
Oshiwambo America a ponokele aakwiita yo Houthi mo Yemen,ta odheke aakwiita yo Houthi Etanga lyopakwiita lya America olya ningi iiponokela yomewangandjo mo Yemen,yoodheke aakwiita taya yambidhidhwa ku Iran yoo Houthi,noku odheka omandiki gokohi yevi geli ga 5 ngoka ga pungula iilwitho. Omandiki okwali ga pungula iilwitho ya yooloka mbyoka ya longithwa oku odheka ooskepa mo Middle east. Amushanga gwegameno mo America Lloyd Austin okwati otaya tsikile okushi yeleka ko Houthi kutya otapa kala iilanduli yiiponokela yawo yaali paveta noyuuhasha.
Oshiwambo O Motor yokolusheno loonte dhoketnago ya ndulukwa mu Africa yeende oshinano shoo Km 6 000 okuza ko Kenya sigo oko South africa O motor yokulusheno,ya longwa noku ndulukwa mu Africa,nohayi longo koonte dhetango, oya manitha olweendo lwayo lopandjokonona okuza ko Kenya okuya ko Stellenbosch mo South Africa. ya ndulukwa koo engineers dho Stellenbosch University nokehangano lya Kenya lyo Roam,olweendo loo Km 6 000 olwa ziilile mo Kenya,talu piti mo Tanzania,Malawi,Zambia nomo Bostwana. Masa Kituyi okuza mo Roam okwati oshili uumbangi kutya iikwankondo ya yela otayi vulu oku hinga iiyenditho nonakuyiwa tayi kalapo […]
Oshiwambo O Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business ya pewa esimaneko lyopaigwana O Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business, ko University of Science and Technology ,oya pewa uukwashilyo wo Bronze Membership, ko Business Graduates Association. Epondolo olya ningitha o HP-GSB oskola oyo awike noyotango mo Namibia, oku pewa eziminino ndika lyopashigwana,noku nkondopeka onkatu yawo onga oshiputudhilo shili komeho shelongo lyopangeshefa moshilongo.
Oshiwambo Ominista yiikwapondje ya Iran oyili mo Egypt nena,okwiikunda omahilathano taga indjipala moshitopolwa Ominista yiikwapondje ya Iran Abbas Aragahchi okwiikundu omahilathano taga indjipala moshitopolwa naanambelewa ya Egytp nena mo Cairo,metalelepo lyotango komunambelewa gopombanda gwa Iran koshilongo shonooli ya Africa methimbo ele. Aragachchi okwa ningi oonkundathana nambushe miilonga gwa Egytp Badr Abdelatty nomupresitend Abdel Fattah el-sisi ,ya tala koonkambadhala dhoku hulithapo iikolokosha ya Israel mo Gaza nomo Lebanon. Onzonkundana yo AP oya lopota kutya El Sisi okweendulula eindilo opo Israel a hulithepo iita mo […]
Africa Solar-powered motorcycle completes historic Africa journey An electric motorcycle, designed and built in Africa and powered solely by solar energy, completed a historic journey from Kenya to Stellenbosch in South Africa. Developed by Stellenbosch University engineers and the Kenyan company Roam, the six-thousand-kilometer journey travelled through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Botswana. Roam's Masa Kituyi said it’s evidence that clean energy can drive vehicles and a sustainable future for Africa.
Science & Technology NASA launches spacecraft to Jupiter’s moon NASA has launched a spacecraft to Jupiter's frozen moon, Europa, to look at whether the distant world has conditions suitable to support life. The 5.2 billion dollar mission is more than a decade in the making. Here's our Kate Fisher with the report.
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.
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 New HIV-AIDS Preventative Injection Shows Promising Results in African Trials The Health ministry is optimistic about a new HIV-AIDS preventative injection, lenacapavir, currently undergoing trials in several African countries. In its second phase, the injection has shown promising results for both individuals living with HIV-AIDS and those uninfected. According to Linda-Gail Bekker, a professor at the University of Cape Town, trials in South Africa and Uganda indicate that a twice-yearly lenacapavir injection provides complete protection against HIV for young women. […]
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.
Environment Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry Discusses COP29 Strategy The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry held a key meeting to finalize Namibia’s strategy for the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled for November. Stakeholders from government, private sector, and civil society discussed national priorities like climate change mitigation and adaptation. A sponsorship of N$1,775,000 was also presented to support the Ministry’s efforts. Bernadette Shalumbu, The Environmental Investment Fund Manager Programmes and Programming.
Environment JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Handover of vehicles and IT equipment for the Wildlife Protection Service (WPS) unit Handover of vehicles and IT equipment for the Wildlife Protection Service (WPS) unit The Integrated Wildlife Protection Project (IWPP), co-financed by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW Development Bank has handed over 22 vehicles (21 4x4 patrol vehicles and one sedan Corolla service vehicle) and IT equipment worth NAD 19.8 million (approx. EUR 1 million) to the Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism (MEFT). […]
Environment US disaster fund out of money amid avalanche of hurricane loan requests A key federal program that provides loans to disaster survivors has run out of money. The lack of funding could slow the recovery operations for millions of people devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Toni Waterman has more.
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.
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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. […]
