Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Capricorn Foundation commits N$1.6 million to enhance access to quality dducation

The Capricorn Foundation remains dedicated to enhancing access to quality education for the Namibian child, as part of its primary focus area, Education, and one of its priority UN SDGs, Quality Education (SDG 4). The Capricorn Foundation kick-started the year with a commitment of N$1.6 million to three education initiatives, namely Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision, and Karstveld Academy. This funding supports learning materials and infrastructure for early childhood development […]

29 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Air Connect Namibia hits one million international passengers

Air Connect Namibia has recorded significant growth in air connectivity and passenger numbers since its launch in 2024, reflecting a steady recovery and expansion of the country’s aviation sector. Namibia Airports Company (NAC) Chief Executive Officer Bisey |Uirab says international passenger traffic surpassed one million in 2024, marking a major milestone from the low numbers recorded during the COVID-19 period. Speaking to Future Media News, |Uirab said air connectivity has […]

29 January, 2026

Namibia

UNAM allows senior students with outstanding fees to register under payment plan

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has granted relief to eligible senior students by allowing those with outstanding fees of less than N$50,000 to register after signing a payment plan agreement. UNAM spokesperson Simon Namesho said the move is aimed at preventing academic exclusion and ensuring that final-year students can complete their studies and graduate. The initiative specifically targets students in their last years of study who may otherwise be […]

29 January, 2026

Namibia

President Nandi-Ndaitwah to open third session of eighth Parliament on Tuesday

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, following a year-end recess. The National Assembly’s Senior Public Relations Officer, Sakeus Kadhikua, confirmed the event to the Namibia Press Agency, adding that it will take place under the theme: “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy.” The parliament has been on recess since 13 November 2025. The […]

27 January, 2026

World

World Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The entrance to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp. Photo Credit: Shutterstock International Holocaust Remembrance Day is being observed worldwide, marking the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. In the United Kingdom, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace to honour Holocaust survivors and their families. Among the attendees is 86-year-old Peter Lantos, a former prisoner at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, who shared […]

27 January, 2026

World

Israel recovers remains of final deceased hostage in Gaza

(Photo credit: Maya Levin/AP Photo) The Israeli military has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the final deceased Israeli hostage held in Gaza. Gvili, an Israeli police officer, was killed while fighting Hamas-led militants during the 7 October 2023 attacks. His body was taken to Gaza and later used as leverage in negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Gvili’s return as an extraordinary achievement, calling him a hero. His […]

27 January, 2026

Namibia

City of Windhoek warns residents about payment scam

The City of Windhoek has issued a scam alert, warning residents to be cautious of fraudsters impersonating municipal officials. According to the City's spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, scammers are contacting residents and demanding payments under the false claim that municipal services will be disconnected. The municipality said that it does not request payments via unsolicited phone calls. Residents are advised to make payments only through official City cash halls, banks, or […]

27 January, 2026

South Africa

South Africa’s FF Plus calls for stronger controls to contain FMD

(Photo credit: Bayer) The Freedom Front Plus has urged authorities to strengthen measures to protect areas that remain free of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that outbreaks are disrupting livestock markets. FF Plus member Wynand Boshoff says the movement of infected animals must be strictly prohibited and that proper documentation proving disease-free status is essential. He identified provincial borders and auction pens as key control points in preventing further spread. Boshoff added […]

27 January, 2026

South Africa

The DA’s Helen Zille denies endorsing Patrice Motsepe for the ANC presidency

(Photo credit: AFP) Democratic Alliance federal council chairperson Helen Zille has dismissed claims that she endorsed billionaire Patrice Motsepe as a potential successor to President Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president. Zille says her comments were taken out of context and stressed that she does not involve herself in the internal affairs of the African National Congress. She was responding to media reports suggesting she had expressed support for Motsepe’s leadership […]

27 January, 2026