Leonard Witbeen, Author at Future Media News

August Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged, Ministry Confirms

Fuel prices will stay unchanged throughout August, according to Anna Salkeus of the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy. While petrol saw a minor over-recovery and diesel a notable under-recovery, the National Energy Fund will offset the losses. This stability is attributed to a stronger Namibian dollar and reduced shipping costs.

4 August, 2025

Namibia

Rehoboth Road Named After Late President Geingob

A new road named Dr Hage G. Geingob Drive was unveiled in Rehoboth on what would have been the late president’s 84th birthday. Yesterday, Former First Lady Monica Geingos, former President Nangolo Mbumba, and national leaders gathered to honour his legacy, with heartfelt tributes describing him as a man who “tried his best and died trying.” The Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre also donated food parcels to the elderly and […]

4 August, 2025

Health / Medical

Interview: MS Namibia Launches Fifth Annual Jeans for Hope Day to Support Patients

MS Namibia has announced the return of its Jeans for Hope Day campaign on Friday, 1 August, aimed at raising awareness and funds for Namibians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and can lead to symptoms such as numbness, vision problems, fatigue, loss of coordination, and cognitive challenges. Founder Bianca Ozcan explained that MS is considered a rare disease […]

30 July, 2025

Health / Medical

Interview: Empowering Youth Through Mental Health and Entrepreneurship in Otavi

National Mental Health Care, led by founder Cathy Kambanda, has successfully completed a year-long program aimed at combating depression and suicide among young people by empowering them to become entrepreneurs. The initiative, which ran from July 2024 to June 2025 in Otavi, was funded by B2Gold, Ohorongo Cement, and Kambanda’s personal contribution. Fifteen youth participants were selected, including young entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, those with business ideas but […]

30 July, 2025

Namibia

Ballotti’s Relocation Pledge Unfulfilled at Katutura Youth Complex

Over 500 homeless people continue to live at the Katutura Youth Complex despite Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti’s pledge three months ago to relocate them, Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne reports. The plan, agreed upon in April with the /Khomas regional governor and City officials, sought to restore Windhoek’s stadiums to their intended use. However, no action has been taken, and the facilities’ condition continues to worsen.

30 July, 2025

Business / Economics

BW Energy, NAMCOR Secure Rig for Kudu Gas Drilling

BW Energy and NAMCOR E&P have secured the Deepsea Mira rig to drill the Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu licence in the Orange Basin. Scheduled for the second half of 2025, the drilling is part of a rig-sharing arrangement designed to boost local content. NAMCOR spokesperson Paulo Coelho said the move is a vital step toward developing the Kudu gas field and improving the country’s energy independence.

30 July, 2025

Business / Economics

NamPost Probes Social Media Claims

The postal service says it has noted serious allegations circulating online involving pensioner Petrina Sikela. According to Marketing and Communications Practitioner Gladwin Groenwaldt, the company immediately launched an investigation upon learning of the issue and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its services.

29 July, 2025

Namibia

Outjo Symposium Targets Learning Poverty in Africa

The Education Ministry, in collaboration with the African Union, European Union, and UNICEF, is hosting a two-day symposium in Outjo focused on addressing learning poverty. According to minister Sanet Steenkamp, the event launches the “End of Learning Poverty for All in Africa” campaign under the theme “Eradicating Learning Poverty, a National Priority,”.

29 July, 2025

Namibia

Interview: Blue Growth Series Attracts Over 340 Entrepreneurs, Spotlight on Informal Sector

Standard Bank’s latest entrepreneurship initiative — the Blue Growth Series — has received over 340 applications within two weeks, with close to half coming from the local informal economy. This was revealed by Arinze Okafor, the founder of the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), during an interview on Fresh FM earlier today. “The response has been overwhelming,” Okafor said, noting that approximately 170 applicants are informal traders such as […]

28 July, 2025