Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Ondangwa Town Council commits N$14.5 million to road upgrade

By Maria Namupala The Ondangwa Town Council has committed N$14.5 million to upgrade and surface a 1.3km access road in Extension 7. Chief Executive Officer Ismael Namgongo announced the project during a groundbreaking ceremony today. Namgongo said that the road upgrade is necessary for connecting businesses and institutions, including NORED, GIPF, and Ondangwa Private Hospital. "This project is part of the Council's five-year Strategic Plan (2023–2028), which aims to address […]

1 October, 2025

Namibia

African exports to the U.S. hit as AGOA expires

Pictured is the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Amb. Selma Ashipapa-Musavyi The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provided duty-free access to over 1,800 products from 32 African nations to the U.S. market, officially expired on September 30. While the Trump administration supported extending the act, Congress did not pass the necessary legislation before the deadline. This expiration follows a suspension earlier in the year due to the […]

1 October, 2025

Africa

Namibia eases visa access for Congolese travellers

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has welcomed the announcement that the Namibian Consulate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now issuing visas to Congolese citizens wishing to travel to Namibia. WBCG says the decision will ease cross-border movement along the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor, reduce delays, and support regional trade. Marketing and Communications Officer O’Brien Simasiku said the development strengthens bilateral relations between Namibia and the DRC […]

1 October, 2025

Business / Economics

GDP growth slows to 1.6% in second quarter

Photo: Adobe stock Namibia’s economy grew by 1.6 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, down from 2.8 percent in the first quarter and 3.3 percent in the same period of 2024, according to a new report by the First National Bank of Namibia (FNB). FNB economist Helena Mboti said the data indicates the strain on consumers.“Private consumption collapsed to negative 7.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of […]

1 October, 2025

Etosha Fires

Etosha fire destruction draws global attention

Werner Pillich/AP Photo via Al Jazeera The fire in Etosha National Park has gained both local and international attention after destroying more than a million hectares of land. Authorities are facing criticism over what many view as a slow response to the blaze, which has spread across vast areas despite ongoing firefighting efforts. Professor Morgan Hauptfleisch, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences at the Namibia […]

30 September, 2025

Etosha Fires

Omusati farmer loses livestock and farms to Etosha wildfires

By Maria Namupala Noa Elago, a farmer from Amarika in the Omusati region, has suffered severe losses due to the ongoing wildfires in Etosha National Park. Elago told reporters that he lost 17 sheep and that three of his farms were completely destroyed. “This is a devastating situation,” he said, describing the challenges he now faces as the fires continue to affect large areas of the region. Omusati is among […]

30 September, 2025

Etosha Fires

Etosha wildfires: Authorities warn risk remains

Wildfires that destroyed large areas of Etosha National Park and surrounding regions have been reported as contained by government officials, though some experts dispute that assessment. Sheriff Sean Naude of the Marshal Rangers cautioned that the fires are far from over, with hot spots still capable of flaring up if strong winds return. The blaze, which broke out on 22 September, has destroyed nearly a third of the park despite […]

30 September, 2025

Etosha Fires

Etosha National Park wildfires under control

Wildfires that scorched large areas of Etosha National Park and surrounding regions have been contained, the government has confirmed. The fire, which broke out on 22 September, destroyed nearly a third of the park despite days of firefighting efforts involving volunteers, soldiers, and helicopters. Authorities estimate that more than 775,000 hectares inside the park and another 171,000 hectares outside its borders were burned. The park, which covers 22,935 square kilometers, […]

30 September, 2025

Environment

Government officials assess wildlife losses as Etosha fires continue

Etosha wildfire 2025 (Photo by: NBC) Wildfires continue to rage through Etosha National Park and parts of the Omusati and Oshana regions, with over 450 personnel battling to contain the flames. Efforts have been hampered by strong winds and dry conditions, making the fire difficult to control. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has confirmed that assessments are still underway to determine the extent of wildlife losses in the […]

30 September, 2025