Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

UN Rights Office reports rise in ethnic violence across Sudan

(Photo by: Avaaz/Giles Clarke) Burnt-out cars in Khartoum demonstrate how the conflict has affected life in Sudan, says the UN. The UN Human Rights Office has raised alarm over a sharp increase in civilian killings and ethnic violence in Sudan. Reports point to summary executions and worsening conditions in the city of El Fasher, which has become one of the focal points of the conflict. According to OHCHR spokesperson Li […]

22 September, 2025

Namibia

MTC launches eSIM service

MTC has officially launched its Electronic SIM (eSIM) service, extending its availability beyond just customers traveling abroad. The launch took place on Friday and was officiated by Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. Minister Theofelus highlighted that adopting eSIM technology is a key step toward achieving secure, seamless, and universal connectivity across Namibia. MTC spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi added that the service allows users to activate mobile connectivity without […]

22 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Headline inflation eases to 3.2% in August

Headline inflation in Namibia slowed to 3.2% year-on-year in August 2025, down from 3.5% in July and below market expectations of 3.5%. The slowdown was largely driven by softer food price pressures after improved regional rainfall boosted crop production. Food inflation fell from 6.1% in July to 5.2% in August, providing some relief for households. FNB economist Helena Mboti noted that this trend reflects a combination of improved harvests and […]

22 September, 2025

Africa

Namiba and Mozambique promote fair and responsible investment

President of the Republic of Namibia on the Occasion of the Seventh (7th) C-10 Summit to Commemorate the Twentieth (20th) Anniversary of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, 21 September 2025 New York (Photo: Namibian Presidency X) Speaking at the 41st Annual Awards Gala Dinner of the Africa America Institute (AAI), President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo discussed the importance of responsible investment in Africa. The […]

22 September, 2025

Namibia

Grade three learner overcomes disability to inspire others

During Heritage Week, which is held annually and often falls in September from 16 to 22 September 2025, a grade three learner at Liberty Heritage School in Ongwediva, Peyaouwa Sagaria, born with only one hand, has turned his physical disability into a story of courage. Sagaria has learned to manage daily activities using only his left hand, and he actively participates in sports and creates art. Despite his disability, he […]

22 September, 2025

Namibia

NUST to Lead €2 Million IGNITE green hydrogen project

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will lead the €2 million IGNITE Green Hydrogen Project, officially signed at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) during a high-level European Union visit to Namibia. The EU delegation was led by Commissioner for International Partnerships H.E. Jozef Síkela. It included Mr. Barry Andrews, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Development, along with eight senior committee members and the […]

22 September, 2025

World

UN chief calls on world leaders to “deliver” at the 80th General Assembly

UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaking at a press conference at the UN Headquarters in New York. World leaders are arriving in New York for the start of the 80th United Nations General Assembly — a milestone year for the global body. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged leaders to “get serious – and deliver,” warning that global divisions and crises have pushed international cooperation to its most fragile […]

18 September, 2025

South Africa

KZN Police Commissioner accuses Minister Mchunu of syndicate links

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi (Photo: SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of direct involvement with criminal syndicates. Testifying as the first witness before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, Mkhwanazi claimed political interference has crippled the justice system. According to the SABC, he pointed to a December 2024 letter, in which Mchunu allegedly tried to disband a task […]

18 September, 2025

Namibia

Namibia Institute of Pathology invests in specialist training

Namibia Institute of Pathology (Photo: NIP) The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has supported more than 200 students through internships and graduate programmes since 2021, investing over N$3 million in their development. NIP has also partnered with the University of Namibia (UNAM), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), and the MTC National Internship Programme to strengthen specialist training in the country. NIP Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, Niita […]

17 September, 2025