Leonard Witbeen, Author at Future Media News

Southern African Science Service Centre Hosts Green Hydrogen Conference in Windhoek

(Photo: SASSCAL Facebook Page) The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management is hosting the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek today and tomorrow. Experts from the region and abroad will discuss sustainable industrialisation, renewable energy, and green hydrogen development. The conference will conclude with a visit to the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and Cleanergy […]

21 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Youth Invited to Participate in CRAN Tech Challenge

Communications Regulatory Authority will kick off its first Tech Challenge starting today, targeting citizens aged 18–35. Participants can submit operational or prototype solutions in AgriTech, HealthTech, and freelance economy tools, promoting innovation, digital access, and youth engagement, according to spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano.

20 October, 2025

Health / Medical

Mpox Outbreak Declared in Swakopmund

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed , via its social media, the first Mpox case in Swakopmund, Erongo Region. The patient is stable and isolated at Swakopmund District Hospital, with the infection linked to recent cross-border travel within the SADC region. Authorities are monitoring contacts and screening for additional cases. The ministry urges anyone showing symptoms—fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, or rash—to report to health […]

20 October, 2025

Namibia

White Cane Day Commemorated in Oniipa

(Photo:Maria Namuapal) By Maria Namupala Visually impaired individuals in Oniipa, Oshikoto Region, marked their annual International White Cane Day on Wednesday. The white cane, used by visually impaired people to navigate their surroundings, was first adopted in the United States in October 1964 and is celebrated annually on October 15. Speaking at the event, Emma Amadhila, regional coordinator of the Northern Association of the Visually Impaired (NAVI), explained that the […]

17 October, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek Police Impound 91 Pirate Taxis Since March

Windhoek City Police sergeant Kavekotoka Humavindu says 91 pirate taxis have been impounded since March. According to our correspondent Josia Shigwedha, Humavindu urged commuters to verify taxis before boarding amid a surge in robberies involving unregistered operators.

17 October, 2025

Namibia

Thousands Paid as NamPost Begins New Social Grant Cycle

NamPost has successfully registered and paid more than 20 percent of social grant beneficiaries in the first three days of the new payout period. Over 5,000 people have already received their payments, and all mobile units are now in operation. Spokesperson Gladwin Groenwaldt advised beneficiaries to adhere to the payout schedule and said NamPost remains committed to serving everyone efficiently.

17 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Petrofund and Baker Hughes have Partnered to Strengthen Energy Skills Development

Petrofund and Baker Hughes have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing local Field Service Engineers in the energy sector. The agreement was signed in Windhoek during a session with energy and petroleum stakeholders hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Petrofund Chief Executive Officer Niillian Mulemi spoke about the collaboration with our Angie Scholtz.

17 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Touch One Foundation Targets Youth Awareness in Energy Sector

Picture: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne, Ritta Lotto The Touch One Foundation has been launched to teach high school students about the growing oil and gas industry. Chairperson Steven Shihepo cautioned that young people could be left behind if they are not well-informed and prepared for the sector’s opportunities, according to NewsOnOne’s Ritta Lotto.

16 October, 2025

Namibia

Political Groups Demand Funding for Ballot Oversight

Political parties have expressed frustration over the Electoral Commission’s decision not to pay for their participation in monitoring ballot paper printing in South Africa. Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general of the Popular Democratic Movement, said the four selected parties should not have to cover their own expenses for such a critical process. ECN’s spokesperson, De Wet Siluka.

16 October, 2025