Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Namibia records highe suicide rate

The World Health Organisation has warned that Namibia’s economic crisis, high unemployment, and severe drought are increasing the risk of suicide. Namibia has the highest suicide rate in Africa, at 9.7 per 100,000 people. Depression is the leading factor behind suicidal behaviour, according to the WHO. Men are most affected, with high rates reported in Omusati, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Oshana, Khomas, and Hardap regions. World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) highlights […]

9 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Trade and Industry Ministries drive AfCFTA integration efforts

Minister: International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi The Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade are working with businesses to strengthen Namibia’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the engagement is aimed at ensuring entrepreneurs benefit from the continent’s growing trade opportunities. She noted that the AfCFTA can complement industrialisation, regional value chains, and market […]

9 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 underway in Windhoek

Global Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Photo: NIPDB on X) The Global African Hydrogen Summit opened in Windhoek on Tuesday, bringing together heads of state, ministers, investors, and industry leaders. The three-day event, which runs until 11 September, is held under the theme “Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution.” The meeting comes as Namibia positions itself as a global giant in renewable energy development, with several large-scale hydrogen projects underway. […]

9 September, 2025

Namibia

Ambassador Naanda presents credentials to UN Secretary-General

Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Penda Naanda, officially presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Monday. (Photo: Ministry of International Relations & Trade via X) Namibia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Penda Naanda, officially presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Monday. During the meeting, Ambassador Naanda commended Guterres for his commitment to advancing international […]

9 September, 2025

World

French Prime Minister faces no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou (Photo: Euronews) French Prime Minister François Bayrou is bracing for a crucial no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday after he called a confidence vote in himself and his government. The move has thrown France into yet another political crisis, intensifying pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, who is facing mounting calls to resign. Bayrou, who took office in December 2024 after succeeding Michel Barnier, has positioned […]

8 September, 2025

Africa

Uganda confirms case of deadly Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Risk communication planning (Photo: WHO website) Health officials in Uganda are racing to contain a deadly viral outbreak after one person tested positive for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the central district of Nakasongola. The patient has since been isolated, and contact tracing is underway to prevent further spread of the highly infectious disease. The Ministry of Health has dispatched rapid response teams to the district, working with local […]

8 September, 2025

Business / Economics

MTC removes limit on prepaid Aweh bundles

MTC mobile home (Photo: MTC website) Mobile operator MTC has announced the removal of its three-package limit on prepaid Aweh subscriptions, enabling customers to activate unlimited bundles. The change means users can now stack multiple packages at once, a move the company says will meet growing demand for flexibility and convenience. General Manager Andreas Gustav explained that the decision reflects MTC’s commitment to adapting its services to customer needs, while […]

8 September, 2025

World

European leaders to visit U.S. for Ukraine talks

EU leaders (Photo: Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that “certain” European leaders will visit Washington this week for discussions on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a weekend of heavy Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, which left dozens dead and caused widespread damage to civilian infrastructure. Speaking to reporters, Trump did not name the European leaders expected to attend, but said the talks will focus on […]

8 September, 2025

South Africa

Forum demands state of emergency to fight gang violence in Western Cape

Photograph: Christian Science Monitor/Getty Photograph: Christian Science Monitor/Christian Science Monitor/Getty The Activists and Citizens Forum has raised alarm over rising gang-related killings in Cape Town and other parts of the Western Cape, calling on authorities to take urgent action. Forum spokesperson Dennis Bloem urged the government to consider declaring a state of emergency in high-risk townships, saying residents live in constant fear for their safety. “The time for half-measures has passed. […]

8 September, 2025