Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Cybersecurity expert warns of common cybercriminal tactics

Cybercriminals employ various tactics to target individuals, often using common techniques. Cornelia Shipindo, the Cyber Security Manager at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, says there is an importance in understanding these methods to protect yourself and your organisation.

17 July, 2024

World

International air fares in Germany down 3% in Q1 of 2024

After several quarters of significant price rises, airfares in Germany have started to fall according to new data released by the National Statistics Office. Trent Murray has the details. According to the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis), economy class tickets have become significantly cheaper, with passengers paying 15.8% less for flights to Central America, 12.3% less to Asia and Australia, and 7.4% less to North America. In contrast, tickets […]

17 July, 2024

Business / Economics

IMF projects Namibia’s GDP growth to slow to 3.6% in 2024

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that real GDP growth in Namibia will slow to 3.6% in 2024, owing to global macroeconomic headwinds and tight monetary conditions. The fund released its World Economic Outlook Update on 16 July 2024. Similarly, the African Development Bank forecasts a decline in GDP to 3.3% for both 2024 and 2025, driven by weak global demand and a contraction in agriculture.

17 July, 2024

Namibia

Stakeholders identify bottlenecks in Labour Commission processes

The Office of the Labour Commissioner has initiated a Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) initiative, engaging stakeholders to address longstanding challenges and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of labour dispute resolution. Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla said that the office, which handles labour dispute resolutions through conciliation and arbitration processes, has long faced public criticism for its inefficiencies. During the stakeholder engagement, Deputy Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment […]

17 July, 2024

Namibia

Call for ECN to engage political stakeholders fairly

Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has raised alarms over the low voter registration numbers ahead of the upcoming election on November 27. Kamwanya criticised the involvement of Sophia Shaningwa, the Swapo party's secretary general, in the registration process, suggesting that her presence undermines trust and appears politically motivated. Kamwanya urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to engage all political stakeholders to address these concerns. He emphasized the importance of increasing […]

17 July, 2024

Namibia

Namibia’s eligible voters reach 1.6 million

The Namibia Statistics Agency has released data on eligible voters based on the 2023 Census, released in March 2024. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the census figures include Namibians who were 17 years old as of 24 September 2023, and those aged 18 and above on the same date. According to the preliminary NSA report, over 1.6 million Namibian citizens are set to participate in the forthcoming national elections, […]

16 July, 2024

Namibia

Ghenno Himarwa pays tribute to his late wife, former Education Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa

Following the passing of former Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa on Sunday morning at the age of 57, her husband, Ghenno Himarwa, shared with Future Media News today that she cared deeply for her country. President Nangolo Mbumba said the late Hanse-Himarwa fought by making sure that the remains of Namibians in Germany were repatriated.

15 July, 2024

World

Political analyst discusses impact of Trump’s assassination attempt on democracry

Following the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, Political Analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, weighed in on the potential implications for Trump’s political future. "This should never have happened," Breakfast stated, stressing that political violence undermines democracy. He expressed concerns that proponents of democracy would not support such acts, as free and […]

15 July, 2024

Namibia

Environment Ministry Namibia reports strong increase in tourist arrivals in 2023

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has released the Annual Tourist Statistics Report for 2023, highlighting a significant rise in tourist arrivals in Namibia. Notably, the African market emerged as the leading contributor, accounting for 71.8% of total arrivals. During the report's launch, Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta acknowledged ongoing challenges faced by the tourism industry, including global economic conditions, climate change, and security concerns. He emphasized the need to […]

15 July, 2024