Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Education Minister says no learner should be sent home over unpaid fees

Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka has urged schools to avoid sending learners back, for not paying hostel fees or voluntary school contribution fees, saying that though hostel fees are mandatory parents can make arrangements for their kids to be exempted if they are unable to pay, provided there is evidence financial constraints.

16 January, 2024

World

UN agency declares Gaza ‘One of the most complex and challenging’ situations

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees says the humanitarian operation in Gaza has fast become one of the most complex and challenging in the world. The agency’s commissioner-general, Philippe Lazzarini, says the crisis in Gaza is a man-made disaster compounded by dehumanising language and the use of food, water, and fuel as instruments of war. Separately, Al Jazeera reports that according to the latest figures from […]

16 January, 2024

Entertainment

Trevor Noah makes history with Emmy award win

South African comedian Trevor Noah has won an Emmy award in the Outstanding Talk Series category for his talk show The Daily Show. With the win, Noah makes history as the first African and first black person to win an Emmy for outstanding talk series since the category's introduction in 2015.

16 January, 2024

World

Donald Trump wins landslide Iowa victory

Former US President Donald Trump has won a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses, cementing his status as the clear frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump hailed his victory in a speech to supporters, saying he wants to "straighten up the world's problems ".

16 January, 2024

Africa

African nations unite in solidarity with Cuba

The 7th African Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba is underway in South Africa. Those attending are from the Polisario Front, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt, China, the United States, Iran, Mozambique, and Botswana. African National Congress deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane has called on the African continent to unite in solidarity with Cuba. Meanwhile, the National Secretary of the French Communist Party Fabien Roussel on Monday reiterated his demand for […]

16 January, 2024

Entertainment

Nascam declares N$2 million in royalties

The Namibia Society of Composers and Authority of Music has declared a N$2 million royalty for the year, which according to the organisation is a remarkable achievement. Nascam CEO Albert Nicanor says that 10% of the declared royalties will be allocated for the social protection of all the members.

16 January, 2024

Namibia

Africa Millimetre Telescope project wins outreach medal

The mobile planetarium team of the Africa Millimetre Telescope project has been honoured by the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society with the 2024 Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach. The planetarium is used to bring immersive and interactive astronomy engagement to a diverse spectrum of the Namibian public and help bridge the gap between scientists, the public, and top-level government. Zandré Duvenhage the Project Coordinator for the Mobile Planetarium. The first millimeter-wave […]

16 January, 2024

Business / Economics

Salomo Hei of High Economic Intelligence tackles Davos talks, and their impact on Namibia

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from today until 19 January 2024. Key sessions and reports at Davos will look at how climate change affects health, how to close the women's health gap, and how digital tools can transform healthcare. We asked the Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei whether talks in Davos would affect middle-income countries like Namibia.

15 January, 2024

Namibia

Ministry of Education welcomes 2024 academic year

The Education Ministry is excited about the 2024 school year. Director Sanet Steenkamp wants teachers to focus on their learning and improvement. She also asked parents and teachers to work together.

15 January, 2024