Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Netanyahu demands Qatar take action against Hamas

Qatar’s Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani (Photo: Council of Foreign relations) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Qatar to take action against Hamas, warning that Israel may carry out further air strikes if no steps are taken. The warning comes after an Israeli airstrike on Doha on Tuesday targeted senior Hamas leaders, killing five. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, said the […]

11 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: Africa charts green energy path at Windhoek hydrogen summit

Dr. Kaire Mbuende (Photo: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation) The Global African Hydrogen Summit concluded today in Windhoek, bringing together governments, investors, and industry leaders to discuss opportunities in green hydrogen and Africa’s renewable energy sector. Dr. Kaire Mbuende, Director-General of the National Planning Commission, highlighted the importance of the summit in supporting policy development and investment in the country’s emerging green hydrogen industry.

11 September, 2025

Namibia

Annual inflation falls to 3.2% in August 2025

Inflation food basket (Photo: International Finance Business Desk) Headline annual inflation rate slowed to 3.2% in August 2025, down from 4.4% recorded in the same month last year, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Monthly inflation remained stable at 0.0%, compared to 0.1% in July. Analysis of average retail prices for selected products revealed regional variations. Consumers in Zone 2 paid the highest price for apples at N$41.42 per kilogram, […]

11 September, 2025

Environment

Veld fires reported behind Ludwigdorf as Windhoek battles increased fire risk

Ludwigsdorf veld fire, Windhoek 11/9/2025 Emergency services in Windhoek are battling veld fires that broke out behind Ludwigdorf, driven by strong winds. The City of Windhoek has urged residents in nearby areas to remain vigilant, avoid starting open flames, and report any fire outbreaks immediately. Chief of Emergency Services, Raymond Kapia, said the dry and windy conditions have significantly raised the fire risk across the city. Authorities are maintaining a […]

11 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Housing market shows steady growth, says FNB Namibia

For sale, viewing sign ( Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi) The residential property market continued its upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest FNB House Price Index. The 12-month average growth stood at 7.7%, slightly down from 9.4% in the first quarter but still well above the 1.7% recorded in 2Q24. Price trends varied across property segments, with small homes rising by 5.9%, medium properties barely […]

11 September, 2025

Namibia

Flashmob to raise awareness for suicide prevention in Windhoek

A suicide prevention flashmob is set to take place on 13 September in Windhoek, aiming to raise awareness and bring hope to the community. Participants will gather at 10:00 AM at Wernhil Mr Price Home parking area for program briefings and logistics before taking part in two public flashmobs. The first flashmob will take place at Wernhil Mall at 11:00 AM, followed by a second performance at Grove Mall at […]

11 September, 2025

South Africa

South African men can assume their wives’ surnames

South Africa’s Constitutional Court (Photo: concourt.org.za) South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that men may legally adopt their wives’ surnames, finding parts of Section 26 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional. The case, brought by two couples, challenged the law as discriminatory on gender grounds. Justice Leona Theron stated that the existing rule was based on colonial-era patriarchy, which placed women in inferior positions. Parliament has been given […]

11 September, 2025

World

Mass protests planned in France as new Prime Minister takes office

Sebastien Lecornu (Bloomberg Photo: Chang Martin / SIPA / AP Photo) Around 100,000 people are expected to take part in protests across France on Wednesday as part of the “Block Everything” movement opposing the government and its budget plans. Hundreds of demonstrators have already been arrested at rallies nationwide. The demonstrations coincide with the official swearing-in of new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, following the collapse of François Bayrou’s government on […]

10 September, 2025

Africa

Africa’s green development hinges on predictable climate funding, says Tanzania

Second African Heads of State and Government Climate Change Summit held in Addis Ababa (Photo: dailynews.co.tz) Tanzania has called on the international community to meet its climate finance commitments, stressing that Africa’s pursuit of resilient and green development depends on urgent and predictable support. Speaking at a regional climate forum, Tanzanian officials said that not enough funding hampers efforts to combat climate change, develop renewable energy, and strengthen community resilience. […]

10 September, 2025