Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Deputy Prime Minister visits NAMDIA

Photo: Namdia Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) hosted Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete, at its headquarters on Monday, 15 September 2025. According to the diamond marketing and sales company, the high-level delegation, including Executive Director Moses Pakote and other ministry officials, was received by NAMDIA’s Board of Directors, executive management, and staff. The visit aimed to deepen collaboration and reaffirm the Ministry’s support for […]

16 September, 2025

Africa

DRC rolls out Ebola vaccination in Kasai Province

Ebola vaccination campaign (Photo: WHO) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun vaccinating health workers and Ebola patients in the southern province of Kasai following a recent outbreak. Authorities aim to contain the virus and protect frontline workers as the response continues. Vaccination is being prioritised for those most at risk, including medical staff, caregivers, and individuals who have had direct contact with confirmed cases. The Ministry of Health […]

16 September, 2025

Africa

Polls open in Malawai presidential election

Voters queue at the Civic Centre polling station in the capital Lilongwe for Malawi's presidential and parliamentary elections on 16 September 2025 (Photo: Amos Gumulira/AFP) Polls have opened in Malawi as voters head to the polls for the presidential election on 16 September. The incumbent president and his predecessor are competing for a second term in a closely contested race. The southern African nation is facing an economic crisis marked […]

16 September, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek launches EV charging station

Electric vehicle charging facility (Photo: News on One by One Africa TV) The City of Windhoek has launched an electric vehicle charging station at its head office. According to city officials, the initiative supports the Zero Emissions campaign, which promotes clean energy and aims to reduce greenhouse gases. Charging at the station costs approximately N$120 for larger vehicles, with fast chargers capable of completing a session in under 40 minutes. […]

16 September, 2025

Health / Medical

Rights concerns raised over ongoing medicine shortages

Photo: generic by constructionplacements.com Public health facilities across Namibia are experiencing a shortage of essential medicines, leaving some clinics in both rural and urban areas without basic treatments. The Ministry of Health has attributed the situation to middlemen in the supply chain. Critics, however, have described the crisis as a violation of citizens’ right to healthcare. Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said the shortages have a severe impact on local […]

16 September, 2025

Namibia

FNB Eagles prepare for Africa T20 qualifiers

Craig Williams (Photo: Cricket Namibia) By: Petrus Amutenya The FNB Eagles are ready to clash with rivals Zimbabwe in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers scheduled to take place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from the 19th of September to the 4th of October. Namibia and Zimbabwe will battle it out with six other African nations, including Kenya, Nigeria, and Malawi, for the top two spots that will qualify for next year’s T20 […]

16 September, 2025

Africa

Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu wins first ever world athletics gold

Photo: TOKYO, Sept. 15, 2025 (Xinhua/Jiang Han) - Gold medalist Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu has won the country’s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The victory marks a historic achievement for Tanzania at the global competition. Simbu’s performance secured the nation’s place on the championships’ medal table for the first time. Isaac Lukando reports.

16 September, 2025

Namibia

Muma takes over as CEO of Okongo Village Council

Jackson Muma By: Maria Namupala The Okongo Village Council has appointed Jackson Muma as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 September 2025. According to a statement issued by Acting CEO Linda Ndinoshinge, Muma has more than 14 years of experience in corporate communications and governance. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in media and political studies. Muma previously worked as Public Relations Officer at the Ongwediva Town Council […]

16 September, 2025

Environment

Environmental Investment Fund shortlisted for green financing

Photo: News on One Africa TV via Facebook The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) is in the final stage of securing €25 million (about N$625 million) in funding from the Mitigation Action Facility. The financing will support the establishment of Namibia’s first Green Industrial Zone in the Erongo Region. The proposal was shortlisted from more than 500 global submissions and is expected to be decided on in October. If approved, the […]

16 September, 2025