January 2025 - Page 42 of 119 - Future Media News

Zambia: Changing lives and fighting cholera one clean drop of water at a time

The 2023–2024 cholera outbreak was a stark reminder that in Zambia, access to clean water and safe sanitation is not a given. As cholera spread rapidly, it left entire neighbourhoods extremely vulnerable to a deadly water-borne disease. The Zambia Red Cross Society, with IFRC support, is making a transformative impact. Cholera thrives in environments where inequality persists. In Zambia, where many rely on shallow wells and pit latrines, contaminated groundwater […]

22 January, 2025

APO International

Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Leads Dialogue on Critical Minerals Traceability at Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh

The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding critical minerals policy, is proud to have chaired a successful panel session on critical minerals traceability at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. The Future Minerals Forum brings together governments, international organisations, the private sector, and other stakeholders shaping the global […]

22 January, 2025

APO International

South Africa: Minister Lamola extends congratulations to Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister Lamola has extended his congratulations to Ambassador Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation for the Republic of Mozambique. Ambassador Lucas served as Ambassador to South Africa since March 2023 and has been instrumental in deepening South Africa’s relations with the Republic of Mozambique. Minister Lamola stated he looks forward to working with Minister Lucas in order to strengthen the existing […]

22 January, 2025

APO International

Qatar Reaffirms Support for Silencing Guns Initiative in Africa

Qatar has reiterated its commitment to supporting the "Silencing the Guns in Africa" initiative, praising progress in this area and welcoming the African Union's counter terrorism framework. Qatar also reaffirmed its active role in international and regional efforts to combat terrorism across Africa and the world. This statement was delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, at […]

22 January, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek appoints new Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Windhoek, Namibia – Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) councillor Ndeshihafela Larandja has been elected as the new mayor of the City of Windhoek, with Clemencia Hanases from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) unanimously nominated as Deputy Mayor. This appointment marks the end of a leadership vacuum in the city, which has been without a mayor since December last year. In her acceptance speech, Mayor Larandja outlined two focus areas […]

22 January, 2025

Business / Economics

FNB Namibia house price index reports 7% growth in Q3 2024

The FNB Namibia House Price Index for the third quarter of 2024 has revealed a growth of 7%, with notable increases observed in the central, coastal, and northern regions. However, the southern regions continued to experience sluggish growth. According to Market Research Manager at FNB Namibia, Mandisa Van Wyk, the growth in house prices was also supported by improved transaction volumes, although they remain in contraction. […]

22 January, 2025

South Africa

DA in Gauteng says the potential for theft in Ekurhuleni continues to increase

DA in Gauteng says the potential for theft, fraud, and corruption in Ekurhuleni continues to increase, due to the political machinations of the ANC-EFF coalition. This is as the coalition has been wrangling over the vacancy of the Finance Committee chairperson. The position has been vacant since the 30th of September last year. The DA’s, Lucky Dinake, says the extended length of this vacancy has set a dangerous precedent […]

22 January, 2025

World

Trump Says He Could Hit China With 10% Tariff From Next Month

U.S President Donald Trump said his threat to hit China with 10% tariffs on all imports was still on the table and indicated it could come as soon as next month. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that China would expand its imports, saying the country did not seek a "trade surplus." Laura Westbrook has more.

22 January, 2025

Namibia

Onandjokwe District Hospital Launches Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign

In the ongoing fight against cervical cancer, Onandjokwe District Hospital has launched a screening awareness campaign, running from Monday until February 3rd. The hospital invites all women to visit their clinic for free screening. Festus Amwaalwa, the nurse in charge of the Cancer Clinic, encourages all eligible women to take part in this vital initiative.

22 January, 2025