Leonard Witbeen, Author at Future Media News

SA Finance Minister Urges Global Action on Tax Reforms

S.A Finance minister says much more work still needs to be done to ensure all countries implement international tax reforms. Enoch Godongwana was speaking on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.

27 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nation Gears Up for Nujoma’s Final Memorials and Burial

The nation is making final preparations to bid farewell to its Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, with nationwide arrangements underway for his memorial service and state burial. As reported by Selma Taapopi and Envaalde Matheus from One Africa Tv's NewsOnOne, preparations in Windhoek have intensified at Independence Stadium and Heroes’ Acre, where key national events will take place. ENG TAAPOPI ON NUJOMA FINAL PREP

27 February, 2025

Business / Economics

27 February Morning Biz News: Hyphen Expands Training, SA Inflation Rises, Tesla Stock Drops

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Expands Green Hydrogen TrainingHyphen Hydrogen Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hardap Regional Council to address the skills gap and prepare local workers for employment in the green hydrogen industry. According to The Brief, this collaboration is part of Hyphen’s broader efforts with the Namibian government to develop specialized training and capacity-building programs. South Africa’s Inflation Rises to 3.2% in JanuaryConsumer inflation in […]

27 February, 2025

Environment

Authorities Alarmed by Rule-Breaking in National Parks

Romeo Muyunda, spokesperson for the Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry, says officials are worried about continued disregard for laws and park regulations by visitors. The ministry has identified several major infractions and emphasizes the need for stricter adherence to park rules.

27 February, 2025

Namibia

NamWater Alerts Public on Fake Payslip Scam

NamWater has warned businesses and individuals to be cautious of fake payslips being used to commit fraud. Scammers are using fraudulent NamWater payslips to deceive people, especially in the short-term loan sector. NamWater spokesperson, Lot Ndamanomhata.

27 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Marina Matundu Reflects on Nujoma’s Vision for Women Leaders

Former Namibia Broadcasting Corporation senior producer Marina Matundu spoke with One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Ketemba Tjipepa about the late Founding President, Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma. She shared that Nujoma firmly believed in the potential of women and envisioned a future where they would lead Namibia.

27 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, ANC announces reconfigured leadership for Gauteng

In S.A, the ANC has announced a reconfigured leadership for Gauteng. The move is aimed at strengthening party structures and preparing for next year’s local government elections. The new provincial task team includes provincial convenor Amos Masondo, co-convenor Panyaza Lesufi, Ntombi Mekgwe, Hope Papo, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and Tasneem Motara. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the media the new team has been tasked with tackling corruption, economic transformation, and community engagement: […]

27 February, 2025

Health / Medical

US registers first measles death in decade

A child in the US state of Texas has died from measles amid a worsening outbreak. The death is the first in the country from the disease in more than a decade. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

27 February, 2025

World

Rescue efforts continue to pull out 8 men trapped in Indian tunnel

Clock is ticking for the eight men trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India as rescue efforts continue for the fourth day. At least eleven state and federal agencies are involved - and have roped in advanced SONAR and drone systems to locate the men. Ishan Garg tells us more.

26 February, 2025