South Africa South Africa’s North West Committee Calls for Action on Stilfontein Illegal Mining Crisis In S.A, North West's portfolio committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has expressed deep concern about recent illegal mining activities and illegal miners remaining underground in Stilfontein. The committee’s chairperson, Freddy Sonakile, is calling for a thorough reflection on systemic issues contributing to illegal mining in the country. He says this must include identifying and dismantling the criminal syndicates and kingpins orchestrating illegal mining operations:
Business / Economics HyIron-Oshivela Secures Major Iron Supply Deal Johannes Michels, co-founder of the HyIron-Oshivela project, has revealed a landmark agreement with German metal processor Benteler. The deal ensures the supply of 200,000 tons of Direct Reduced Iron, marking a significant milestone for the project.
World Donald Trump pushes unconventional cabinet picks US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices continue to attract scrutiny after he made several more unconventional picks for top jobs, nominating a retired professional wrestling performer as his Secretary of Education. Meanwhile his selections for Defence Secretary and Attorney General are batting away sexual misconduct allegations as they face confirmation proceedings in Washington. From there, Benji Hyer reports.
Nam Elections 2024 SADC Election Observers Arrive in Namibia for November Polls The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries has deployed a mission to Namibia to observe the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27. The 37-member delegation, led by Hon. Justice Priscilla Chigumba of Zimbabwe, includes representatives from nine SADC nations and two from West Africa for peer learning. Based in Windhoek’s Mercure Hotel, the mission will assess Namibia's electoral process, ensuring transparency and impartiality. A preliminary statement will follow […]
Namibia Men Stand Against GBV in Unique Cook-Off Competition In a bold move to tackle gender-based violence, UN Namibia is hosting a Men's Cook-Off competition on November 22nd, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism. The event, to be held at the UN House in Windhoek, brings together men from various sectors to cook for a cause—advocating for gender equality. The competition marks the launch of a new partnership aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action […]
South Africa GOOD Party Criticizes Eskom’s Tariff Hike The GOOD Party says it is unfair to continue asking consumers to pay more without addressing the entire system’s inefficiencies. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says a combination of Eskom’s inability to manage its operations, Nersa’s failure to assist the power utility, and unregulated municipal surcharges, places electricity provision in South Africa fundamentally at odds with the aspirations of the developmental state:
Oshiwambo Namibia nonuumvo okwa tulwa koshiyalo oku kala noondjila dhingi mu Africa Namibia okwa tulwa ponomola ontiyali oku kala ena oondjila oombwanawa mu Africa momumvo gonuumvo,ena iitsa 5.57 yomiitsa 7 ngaashi sha lopotwa ko Statista. Egypt okuli ponomola ontiyali ena iitsa 5.53 na Benin ena iitsa 5.0. Shika osha tseyithwa ko Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board . Namibia okwa kala noku pewa esimaneko lyoku kala noondjila oombwananwa mu Africa iikando ihamano ya landulathana okutameka mo 2016 ,ngaashi shili molopota yo World Economic […]
Oshiwambo O Bank Windhoek oya sindana methigathano lyo Africa’s Banking Battle Ombaanga oyeya ponomola ontiyali methigathano lyo Battle of the banks lyuunganekwa ko ICAP Training Solutions mo South Africa. Ethigathano lya ningwa molyomakaya ya piti,olyeeta pamwe iiputudhilo yopombanda yopashimaliwa okuza menenevi,okuulika owino nomadhingoloko giikalekelwa goombaanga dha Africa. Omukuluntu wiliki go Bank Windhoek Baronice Hans okwa tumbaleke epondolo,tati olili uumbangi weitulemo lyombaanga okuyela iitalenti yomoshilongo, noku nkondopeka onkatu yawo onga omukomeho moshikondo. Ethigathano olya tamekele mo 2017.
Oshiwambo Aakalimo moshilandopangelo otaya indilwa yiilongekidhile oomvula Omupopiliko gwelelo lyoshilando Lydia Amutenya okwiindiile aakalimo ya kuthe oonkatu dha pumbiwa oku ilongekidhila oomvula dhoka tashi vulika dheetithe omfundja. Amutenya tati opena ompumbwe yoku thitulula uupitilo womeya opo omeya ga tondoke nuupu.
Oshiwambo South africa okwa pewa uupresitend wo G20 ku Brazil O SABC oya lopota kutya omupresitend gwa Brazil ta thigipo uunashipundi Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva okwa gandja uupresitend go G20 komupresitend Cyril Ramaposa pehulilo lyomutumba mo Rio de Janeiro kuyele ohela. Ramaposa tati ndjika onkatu ya simana ku South Africa,oshikando shotango oshilongo sha Africa tashi ka kuutumbika noku unganeka omutumba go G20. Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva okwati oyena oshinakugwanitha okulonga hwepo. Ta halele ompolo Ramaposa oku kwatela komeho […]
Oshiwambo Elenga lyaa Ukolonkadhi nakusa Daniel Shooya a pewa efumbiko lyopambelewa Epangelo olya tseyitha lya gandja efumbiko lyopambelewa kelenga lya Uukolonkadhi,Daniel Shooya ngoka a hulitha mepipi 97. Efumbiko otali ningwa olyomakaya ndjika komawendo ga Omuthitu Gwatshishele. Shooya okwa kala elenge lyelelo lyopamuthigululwakalo gUukolonkadhi okuza mo 1985,shiikwatelela kuuministeli womauyelele nomakwathano gopaungomba.
Oshiwambo Aalumentu ya 4 oyaadhika ya hulitha mo Dawn Park muutokelo wa Johannesburg O SABC oya lopota kutya omidhimba odhaadhika pooha nondjila yeshina lyokolutenda ongula yonena. Ya 4 oya kolekwa ya hulitha pehala lyoshiponga,omanga yalwe yaali ya falwa koshipangelo. Omupopiliko gopolisi moshikandjo Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi okwati opolisi oya dhengelwa ongodhi kombinga yomidhimba dhaalumentu ya 6 dheekelwahi pooha nondjila yeshina lyokolutenda. Tati aalumentu oyena iilalo komalutu gawo. Nopolisi otayi konakona oshipotha shedhipago nonkambadhala yedhipago.
Science & Technology China’s new J-35 stealth fighter stars at Zhuhai air show China's newest stealth fighter jet is taking centre stage as the country's biggest airshow in the southern city of Zhuhai. (PRONO-JU-HAI). Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports.
Science & Technology Chinese crew to conduct experiments in space for six months A Chinese spacecraft with a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has docked after a journey of more than six hours. The crew will use the homegrown space station as a base for six months to conduct experiments and carry out spacewalks. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Science & Technology Microsoft says Iranian hacking group targeting US election Microsoft says Iranian hackers have conducted surveillance on US election-related websites and media outlets. The software company has warned that this could be a prelude to direct influence operations with just under two weeks to go until the presidential election. Ira Spitzer reports.
Namibia President Mbumba inaugurates Daures green hydrogen agriculture facility President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has officially inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo region. According to the Presidency, during the ceremony, President Mbumba expressed his gratitude to the Daures community for their support of this innovative project. He also encouraged all Namibians to take pride in the nation’s progress toward a sustainable future. The hydrogen project is expected to become Namibia's largest food producer, with a one-hectare […]
Namibia NamPost introduces digital banking services The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has completed the Namibia National Digital Strategy for 2024–2028. Information Minister Emma Theofelus shared this achievement at the launch of NamPost’s digital banking services. She said the strategy will guide the country’s digital growth for the next four years.
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.
Entertainment French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial French screen legend Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault. The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.
Entertainment SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.
Entertainment Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash The flight instructor who trained actors in the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick movie has died in a small plane crash during an air show in New Mexico. Chuck Coleman was the only person on board the two-seat monoplane when it went down while performing aerobatics. Coleman was an engineer, aerobatic and test pilot with more than ten-thousand hours of flight time.
Africa Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, have announced their divorce after over a decade together, leaving fans heartbroken. Known for sharing their love and family life on social media, the couple was admired as one of the country's power pairs. BBC Africa reports that their split has shocked many fans, sparking a frenzy on social media. The couple has requested respect and privacy as they navigate […]
Entertainment Diddy faces new allegations and lawsuits Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing seven new lawsuits, including allegations that he raped a minor. The music mogul already faces criminal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in the US. He has denied the allegations, with his lawyers saying " in court, the truth will prevail". Sally Patterson reports from New York.
Entertainment Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer. He is undergoing treatment in prison at Rikers Island in New York. In April, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. He is tentatively set to be retried on 12 November 2024. However, Manhattan prosecutors are trying to combine his original 2020 sexual crimes with a new criminal indictment, a move […]
Health / Medical Delhi and neighbouring areas enveloped by toxic smog Large parts of north India continue to be enveloped by a thick layer of toxic smog. While air pollution levels have dipped marginally since touching a new high of 1200 on pollution monitors, emergency measures imposed earlier in the week will stay in place. Permissible limits of air pollution, according to the World Health Organisation, are between 50 and 100. Neha Poonia has more.
Africa Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.
Health / Medical S.A. Health Authority Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Diabetes Medication The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has sounded the alarm over counterfeit diabetes medication. There is a rise in particularly GLP-1 products like Ozempic, being sold through unauthorised channels. SAHPRA's Madimetja Mashishi says these fake medications pose serious health risks as they lack quality checks. He urges the public to buy only registered products:
Health / Medical INTERVIEW: The Nutrition Alliance of Namibia Director, Ben Schernick, Speaks on Addressing Malnutrition and Food Security As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December to March, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, sheds light on the current state of malnutrition in the country, emphasizing the need for […]
Health / Medical Pregnant teenager in Texas dies trying to get emergency care A pregnant teenager in Texas has died after trying to access care at three emergency rooms - that's according to a new report in ProPublica. She's one of at least two women who have died under the state's strict abortion ban. With more, Toni Waterman:
Health / Medical Movember Shines a Spotlight on Prostate Cancer November marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, or "Movember," an annual campaign focused on highlighting the effects of prostate cancer—the third most commonly diagnosed cancer locally. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association:
Environment US says efforts to slow climate change will continue – even under Trump Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement, reinforcing predictions made earlier in the year. It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference. As our Sally Patterson reports.
Environment Hardap Dam irrigation water supply shuts down tonight The Hardap Dam has reached its lowest level ever at 6.3%. Starting tonight, irrigation water will no longer be available, a first since the dam was completed in 1963. Water for household use and livestock will still be supplied until February 2026. Here is the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein. Namibia Wildlife Resort Spokesperson Nelson Ashipala says the situation at Hardap also affects […]
Environment Etosha National Park roads to get urgent repairs The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has announced both immediate and long-term actions to improve road conditions in the Etosha National Park, following complaints from tourists and tour operators. Heavy traffic has caused serious gravel erosion, potholes, and drainage issues, especially on the route from Okaukuejo to Namutoni. Ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda.
Environment Agriculture Minister supports Bank of Namibia’s drought relief policy The Bank of Namibia has introduced a financial relief policy for farmers affected by ongoing drought, which includes loan restructuring, debt moratoriums, and emergency funding at preferential terms. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein expressed support for the policy in an interview with Future Media, emphasising the need for financial products tailored to the agricultural sector's unique challenges. Minister Schlettwein, discussing Namibia's response to climate change, further highlighted the importance […]
Environment Bank of Namibia Orders Financial Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers The Bank of Namibia has directed local financial institutions to establish relief measures designed to support farmers and agricultural businesses facing severe financial difficulties caused by the ongoing drought. BoN’s Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, Kazembire Zemburuka, explained that this move follows a state of emergency declaration in response to what is described as the worst drought Namibia has experienced in a century, according to The Brief.
Environment Bank of Namibia launches drought relief policy The Bank of Namibia has introduced a new policy, effective from 23 October 2024 to October 2026, to address economic and financial challenges from the ongoing drought following the state of emergency declared by President Nangolo Mbumba in May. The central bank’s principal communications team leader, Sandra Garises.
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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. […]