Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: Over 10 Dutch companies attend summit

Green Hydrogen Policy Officer at the Netherlands Embassy, Palesa Shipena (Photo: LinkedIn) The Netherlands says it is committed to strengthening green hydrogen cooperation with Namibia. Green Hydrogen Policy Officer at the Netherlands Embassy, Palesa Shipena, said over 10 Dutch companies are attending the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Windhoek. She noted that the partnership began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding several years ago, and Dutch companies […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU businesses eye Namibia’s green hydrogen opportunities

Delegation of the European Union to Namibia pavilion at Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Photo: Facebook EU) European businesses have seen increased opportunities in Namibia’s growing green hydrogen sector. Deputy Head of Mission with the European Union, Ian de Pont said Namibia and the European Union already share a long-standing trade relationship. Speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to Future Media News, de Pont pointed to planned partnerships […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU strengthens partnership with Namibia through global gateway

The Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Namibia, Alexandre Baron The Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Namibia, Alexandre Baron, says the European Union remains committed to strengthening its partnership with Namibia. Baron, who has over 20 years of experience in international development, highlighted the importance of governance, human rights, and economic policy under the EU’s #GlobalGateway initiative. He was speaking at the Global African Hydrogen […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit discusses investment and industrial opportunities

Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe addresses attendees of The Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia (Photo: Future Media news by Angie Scholtz) The Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 opened in Windhoek on Tuesday. The event brings together industry leaders to discuss investment, industrialisation, and sustainable growth in Africa’s green hydrogen sector. Johannes Michels, Managing Director of HyIron Green Technologies, and Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, highlighted Namibia’s […]

10 September, 2025

Health / Medical

Study finds paternal alcohol use impacts growth and IQ

Stellenbosch University A Stellenbosch University study shows that fathers’ heavy drinking can harm children’s development. Researchers found it can stunt growth, reduce head size, and lower verbal IQ scores. The findings were highlighted on International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day. Marlene de Vries, one of the study’s authors, warned of the serious risks associated with paternal alcohol use.

9 September, 2025

Namibia

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia hosted its first Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship Breakfast in Windhoek. CRAN highlighted technology as the main driver for business growth. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations, said 4G coverage now reaches 91% of Namibians. He added that new satellite technologies are expanding access in remote areas, creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs.

9 September, 2025

World

Thailand’s former prime minister ordered to serve one year in jail

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (Photo: https://watchesbysjx.com/) Thailand’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve one year in jail. According to Sky News, the court ruled his six-month hospital stay was unlawful. Thaksin was initially sentenced to eight years in 2023 for corruption and abuse of power but was released after receiving a royal pardon. Al Jazeera further reports that after the court’s verdict, Thaksin was seen […]

9 September, 2025

Africa

DRC seeks global support to hold perpetrators accountable

Secretary-General António Guterres (left at podium) addresses the opening of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. (Photo: ohchr.org) The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Human Rights Commission has called on the international community to hold perpetrators of serious crimes in the country’s eastern regions accountable. The appeal was made during the opening of the Human Rights Council’s 60th session in Geneva (8 September - 8 October […]

9 September, 2025

South Africa

SA Justice Minister approves investigation into Apartheid-era SADF shootings

National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa (Photo: SABC) South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority has welcomed the approval of an inquest into the 1993 killing of five children in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi authorised the inquest. The children, aged between 12 and 17, were shot dead by the apartheid-era South African Defence Force at the home of PAC activist Sigqibo Mpendulo. NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali […]

9 September, 2025