January 2026 – Page 35 – Future Media News

Hypocritical Life on Deck: Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior Sails to Cape Town

Greenpeace has announced that its Rainbow Warrior ship will dock at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa this January, bringing with it a quintessential example of salt-crusted irony. Greenpeace, which actively protests against oil companies, will use petroleum-powered cars to get there, wearing synthetic, oil-based clothing while taking pictures and tweeting from phones made from critical minerals and oil – the very products of the industry they […]

16 January, 2026

APO International

Canon Central North Africa appoints Tushar Vashnavi as the new Business-to-Business (B2B) Business Unit Director

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) announces the appointment of Tushar Vashnavi as Business Unit Director, Business-to-Business (B2B), effective immediately. In his new role, Tushar will lead Canon’s Integrated Printing Solutions Group across the region, focusing on strengthening business execution, deepening distributor and partner engagement, and expanding the delivery of value-driven printing, document, and workflow solutions. His leadership aligns with Canon Central and North Africa’s strategic focus on […]

16 January, 2026

Oshiwambo

Oidjemo yomahoololo yo petameko moUganda, ota yuulike president Yoweri Museveni oye elikomesho

Omupresident wa Uganda Yoweri Museveni, okwa ulika ena eyambidido lili pombada okudja moidjemo yomahoololo yokuyele oyo ya pitifwamo moshilongo osho fiyo opapa. Occommisi yomahoololo mo Uganda tailombwele oikundaneki kutya moidjemo oyo yamanifwa okuvalulwa fiyo opapa, Museveni ota ulike oye eli komesho nee 76% oku shiyelekanifa nomukondjifi waye akula Bobi Wine oo afikama pee 20% Otakulopotwa o Internet mo Uganda yatetwako pefimbo oshiwana shahanghwa tashi kahoolola. Omalelelo moshilongo metivali ota kulopotwa […]

16 January, 2026

APO International

The African Artificial Intelligence (AI) Community unites in Johannesburg for Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa 2026 at Witwatersrand University

Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa (https://MLAfrica.org) returns with its most ambitious edition yet at Witwatersrand University (Wits) in Johannesburg. The continent’s AI community will gather in Johannesburg for four days, bringing together top minds in AI from across the continent and the globe. From global researchers and emerging youth talent to industry pioneers, AMLD Africa will showcase the spectrum of Africa’s AI ecosystem. This edition continues a legacy […]

16 January, 2026

Namibia

Namibia Reaffirms Renewable Energy Commitment at IRENA Assembly

Photo contributed by Parliament The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amtse, attended the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, where Namibia concluded its term as Vice President of the 15th session, representing the Africa Group. During the meeting, Amutse delivered a statement reaffirming Namibia’s commitment to renewable energy, industrialisation, sustainable job creation, and expanded energy access. Here's Minister Modestus Amutse. ENG Modestus Amutse IRENS

16 January, 2026

APO International

Binance Research: Binance Full-Year 2025 & Themes for 2026 — Key Insights & Market Outlook

Binance Research (www.Binance.com) has published a full-year report summarizing what defined crypto markets in 2025 and outlining themes for 2026. The report outlines the most decision-useful takeaways, with emphasis on the structural signals: clearer regulatory frameworks, expanding institutional access, stablecoins scaling as settlement infrastructure, DeFi maturing into a cash-flow sector, and tokenization moving from pilot programs to production workflows. Read the full report here (https://apo-opa.co/3YHOUUg). 2025: Structural Progress, Macro-driven Markets […]

16 January, 2026

Namibia

Namibia Invited to Develop $250M Climate Plan

Namibia has been invited by the International Climate Investment Funds to develop a sectoral transformation investment plan for industrial decarbonisation. The plan could unlock up to 250 million US dollars in climate finance, alongside additional funding from development banks. The announcement was made by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. Here is Jona Musheko, Manager of the External Affairs and Communications at the Namibia Green Hydrogen […]

16 January, 2026

Namibia

Mental Health Experts Warn: Corporal Punishment Harms Students

Mental health experts have warned against calls to reintroduce corporal punishment following the release of the 2025 national exam results. They say physical punishment does not improve academic performance and instead causes long-term harm. Research links corporal punishment to higher risks of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, aggression, and poor learning outcomes. Experts are urging schools and families to adopt positive discipline and parenting approaches, stressing that violence is not an effective […]

16 January, 2026

Namibia

Namibia Continues to Manage Limited Cholera Outbreak in Grootfontein

Photo contributed Namibia is currently managing a cholera outbreak in Grootfontein, declared in November 2025, with 99 suspected cases and 32 confirmed cases. The Ministry of Health says transmission is ongoing but limited, with 0–2 cases daily. A national multi-sectoral response team has been deployed to strengthen surveillance, testing, and case management. Authorities are also working to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene, and ensure schools are safe following the recent […]

16 January, 2026