March, 2025 - Future Media News

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US president Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to president Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. Putin withdrew his former envoy […]

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Thousands Gather At Hero’s Acre as Founding President is Laid to Rest

The remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma arrived at Heroes’ Acre, where thousands of mourners, government officials, and foreign dignitaries gathered for his final farewell. Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, seated next to Uutoni Nujoma, reflected on his decades-long friendship with the late leader. Emotions ran high as the hearse departed Independence Stadium, with mourners like Lucia Ndeshihafela Nghipumbwa, who traveled from Ohangwena, visibly overcome with grief. The Navy […]

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Venaani Honors Nujoma’s Legacy of Self-Determination

Meanwhile yesterday, PDM leader McHenry Venaani praised the late Founding President Sam Nujoma for his relentless advocacy for Namibia’s right to self-determination. In a report compiled by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi, members of the public who gathered at Windhoek’s Parliament Gardens to pay their last respects expressed a sense of relief after viewing Nujoma’s remains.The nation continues to reflect on his enduring impact as preparations for his final […]

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South Africa

S.A union COSATU Questions AfriForum’s U.S. Engagements

COSATU's central executive committee has noted the latest headlines that a delegation from AfriForum had once again a meeting with officials from the United States’ administration. AfriForum and Solidarity met with US officials on Tuesday to secure funding for a separate Afrikaner settlement and community infrastructure in South Africa. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the federation reiterates its stance and stands firmly behind president Cyril Ramaphosa and government in defence […]

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APO International

DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry

As governments across the MEA region are investing heavily to develop world-class tourism and entertainment infrastructure as part of their economic diversification strategies, the leisure and entertainment industry is experiencing a period of boom in the post-pandemic era. Driving growth for the industry are family entertainment centres (FECs) and theme parks, which are expected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10% in the coming years, indicates […]

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Nam Elections 2024

IPC Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on Election Extension

In this report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, the Independent Patriots for Change has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Electoral Commission of Namibia and President Nangolo Mbumba’s move to extend voting days for the November 2024 elections. IPC President, Dr. Panduleni Itula, expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that while the party feels aggrieved as a democratic institution, it will respect the rule of law like […]

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Business / Economics

U.S inflation eased slightly in January

U.S inflation eased slightly in January according to new figures — raising questions about possible rate cuts in the coming months. At the same time, figures revealed Americans spending slowed more than what was forecast for January. Mitch McCann reports

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South Africa

S.A Post Office Bailout Falls Short-Diko

S.A Parliament Portfolio Committee for Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Diko, says the 150-million-rand fund allocated to the country's Post Office is insufficient in addressing financial and operational challenges. The post office has been in business rescue since July 2023. The entity needs 3.8-billion-rand bailout to avoid liquidation. Diko acknowledges that SAPO remains in crisis with workers situation unsustainable:

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Large Crowd Bids Final Farewell To Sam Nujoma At Hero’s Acre

Members of the public continued to arrive on Saturday morning to pay their last respects to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, whose body lay in state at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. As the official burial proceedings begin, attendees were asked to observe a moment of silence while the National Colours were hoisted. A large crowd has gathered, with hundreds still making their way to the historic site to […]

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