Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

US President Joe Biden welcomes Kenya’s Rutto

Kenya’s President William Ruto is the first African leader in more than 15 years to make an official state visit to the US. This, according to the BBC is an opportunity for President Joe Biden to demonstrate commitment to Africa at a time when Washington appears to be playing catch-up in its engagement with the continent. Analysts suspect the state visit is partly meant to compensate for the fact that Biden […]

23 May, 2024

World

Hostilities escalate in Gaza affecting aid delivery to Rafah

Hostilities across Gaza continued on Wednesday fueling already alarming aid-access problems. According to the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, it has become too dangerous to deliver help to the southern city of Rafah. UNWRA spokesperson Louise Wateridge with an update.

23 May, 2024

Health / Medical

National Cancer walk set for June

Cancer Association of Namibia CEO, Rolf Hansen has announced the date for the annual National Cancer Walk, which is being held on 1 June 2024, in various towns across Namibia.

23 May, 2024

Environment

UN Chief calls for action to protect biodiversity and combat climate change

One million species now under threat, and humanity is to blame, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has warned, in a call to protect the plants, animals, microorganisms and more, that sustain all life on Earth. Pollution, climate chaos, habitat loss and exploitation of nature have pushed a million plant and animal species to the brink of extinction. Guterres called on developed countries to invest in biodiversity and climate action […]

23 May, 2024

Business / Economics

Namibia Statistics Agency releases Q1 2024 producer price data

The Namibia Statistics Agency has presented updates on the quarterly Producer Price Indices for ten industries, including mining of uranium and thorium ores, processing and preserving of meat, manufacture of soft drinks, electric power generation, and water collection, treatment, and supply. The PPI covers the first quarter of 2024. NSA spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, has more. Namibia's Mining and Quarrying Producer Price Index (NPPI) for the first quarter of 2024 rose […]

23 May, 2024

Environment

Chamber of Environment calls for green hydrogen assessment

The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the Namibian and German governments, along with the EU, to commission an independent environmental assessment of the green hydrogen sector. They warn that green hydrogen projects in the Tsau ||Khaeb National Park could harm its integrity, biodiversity, landscape, and future tourism. Here is NCE CEO Dr. Chris Brown. The Chamber of Environment is an umbrella Association that provides a forum and mouthpiece for the […]

22 May, 2024

Africa

Gunmen kill 40 in Plateau, Nigeria

Over 40 people have been killed by gunmen in two communities in Nigeria's northern state of Plateau. The gunmen also injured several others and set many houses on fire.

22 May, 2024

Business / Economics

NWR achieves record profit amid tough economic climate

The Namibia Wildlife Resorts Board and Management on Tuesday presented the SOEs annual report to the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi. With a historic N$46 million profit, and clean audit reports for two consecutive years, we asked the NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala about the challenges they face.

22 May, 2024

World

United Nations suspends food distribution in Rafah

The United Nations has suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to a lack of supplies and an untenable security situation caused by Israel's expanding military operation. The UN’s Scott Anderson says they are now re-evaluating logistics and security measures in Gaza.

22 May, 2024