Leonard Witbeen, Author at Future Media News

Namibia Welcomes Back Security Contingent from Mozambique Mission

International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, expressed gratitude for the safe return of an 18-member security contingent from the Namibia-SADC mission in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The deployment, part of the SADC Mission in Mozambiqu, aimed to combat Islamic insurgents, showcasing Namibia's commitment to regional peace and security. Despite challenges, Mushelenga emphasized the importance of such contributions in upholding Namibia's foreign policy priorities.

23 May, 2024

World

A new poll has found the majority of Americans wrongly believe the country is in recession

A new poll has found the majority of Americans wrongly believe the country is in recession. The survey highlights a major challenge facing the US President ahead of November's election. Reporting for us is Mitch McCann.

23 May, 2024

South Africa

Gauteng ANC Youth League Urges Police Crackdown on Community Disruptions

The ANC Youth League in Gauteng is calling on the police to be more decisive in dealing with criminals who continue to disrupt communities’ social order. The youth league and Soshanguve residents marched to the police station yesterday, where they demonstrated against the recent increase in crime. This was sparked by the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane last week Friday. League president, Collen Malatji, says they are demanding 24-hour visible […]

23 May, 2024

Business / Economics

16-23 May 2024 Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights and Highlights

Bringing you the latest updates and significant developments shaping economies and markets worldwide. Local Insights: The Directorate of Veterinary Services, under Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa. Only meat sourced from bio-secure farms listed by the Veterinary Authority of South Africa will be permitted into Namibia, ensuring stringent quality control measures. Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd and Bonben […]

23 May, 2024

Namibia

Debate Competition Sparks Intense Discourse on Socio-Economic Issues

The Economic and Social Development Tertiary Institutions Debate Competition showcased intense debates and thoughtful discussions on critical socio-economic issues. Organized under the Universal Basic Income Grant initiative, this event marked a significant milestone in fostering intellectual discourse among Namibia's future leaders. Here's Tjipura Tjipura from the BIG organization with one highlight.

23 May, 2024

Business / Economics

23 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: This Week’s Business Roundup

In the dynamic landscape of global business, several significant developments have emerged this week, highlighting strides in empowerment and economic growth. From grassroots initiatives supporting smallholder farmers to multinational corporations investing in community upliftment, here's a roundup of the latest in business news: 1. Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Community-Based Projects Smallholder farmers, often the backbone of agricultural communities, have achieved a remarkable milestone through the World Food Programme's (WFP) […]

23 May, 2024

Namibia

Government Applauds Removal of Cuba from U.S Terrorism Cooperation List

Government has welcomed the United States Department of State's decision to remove Cuba from the list of countries not fully cooperating against terrorism. Penda Naanda, Executive Director at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, expressed concern over Cuba's continued placement on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

23 May, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s Electoral Commission implements several measures to safeguard the credibility of election results

S.A's Electoral Commission has implemented several measures to safeguard the credibility of election results. The commission's commitment to integrity is further demonstrated through its rapid response system, prepared to address discrepancies swiftly and decisively. Speaking at the launch of the results operation centre at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, IEC chairperson ,Mosotho Moepya hailed the centre as a symbol of transparency and integrity, prioritising the legitimacy of election outcomes for […]

23 May, 2024

World

U.N suspends aid deliveries in Rafah

The United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah due to a lack of supplies and the continuing fighting. On Wednesday, UN humanitarians warned that its operations across the territory are nearing collapse. Jody Jacobs reports for us.

23 May, 2024