Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Over 360 patients regain sight in Omusati eye surgery campaign

Dr. Helena Ndumbe Ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume and her medical team have restored the sight of more than 360 elderly patients during the Omusati Surgical Eye Campaign, organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Services at St Martin Roman Catholic Hospital in Oshikuku. The initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to reduce preventable blindness and improve access to specialist healthcare in rural communities. Dr. Ndume, internationally recognised […]

14 August, 2025

Environment

Greece struggles with multiple wildfires caused by heatwave

GreeWildfires in Albania forced people to evacuate their homes on Monday (Photo: BBC) Firefighters across Greece are battling multiple wildfires as the country endures a severe heatwave, with over 152 new fires reported in just the past three hours. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from high-risk areas, as temperatures soar above 40°C. According to Sky News, nearly 4,850 firefighters, supported by helicopters and ground crews, are actively engaged in […]

14 August, 2025

Africa

Ghana criticizes Canal+ as talks to acquire MultiChoice continue

Ghana’s Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George (Photo: African Zone Facts) Ghana’s Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has raised concerns over Canal+’s ongoing talks to acquire MultiChoice, expected to conclude by October 2025. The minister criticized the company for allegedly ignoring government directives to reduce subscription prices and for failing to address the proliferation of unregulated Nigerian decoders in the local market. Minister George said that the need for accountability, stating […]

14 August, 2025

World

National Guard deployed in Washington DC

A Humvee vehicle leaves the Anacostia Park Police Field Office in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. (Photo: Annabelle Gordon/Reuters via The Guardian) National Guard troops have been deployed in Washington, DC, as part of former President Donald Trump’s initiative to address what he has described as “out of control” crime in the U.S. capital. The move comes despite recent Department of Justice data showing a 30-year decline in violent crime across the […]

14 August, 2025

South Africa

South African Minister to meet SANDF chief over Iran comments

South African Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola (Photo: publicsectorleaders.co.za) South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is expected to meet with South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, to clarify remarks he made during a visit to Iran. Lamola had praised cooperation with Iran in addressing what he termed “global arrogance and aggressive colonial approaches,” comments that have sparked debate at […]

14 August, 2025

Business / Economics

Agogo FPSO achieves first oil ahead of schedule, commences 15-year charter

Agogo FPSO successfully moored and hooked up at the West Hub, Block 15/06, Offshore Angola (Photo: Yinson Production) Yinson Production has announced that the Agogo Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit achieved first oil on 29 July 2025, four months ahead of schedule and 29 months after the contract was awarded. The development follows the issuance of the Provisional Operational Readiness Certificate (PORC) on 12 August 2025, marking the […]

14 August, 2025

Namibia

Namibia concerned by Israel’s plans in Gaza

Minister of International Relations and Trade (Photo: contributed) The Ministry of International Relations and Trade has expressed the government's concern over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, warning that the move could worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The government reaffirmed its solidarity with the Palestinian people and called for all nations to respect international obligations and UN resolutions. Executive Director of the Ministry, Penda Naanda, emphasised the importance […]

14 August, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia Oil and Gas conference highlights investment, local benefits

Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2025 (Photo: Future Media news) The third Namibia Oil and Gas Conference opened in Windhoek today, with Deputy Prime Minister Natangue Ithete describing recent offshore oil and gas discoveries as a “generational opportunity.” He said that there is a need for unity, strong governance, and environmental responsibility to ensure Namibians benefit fully from the sector’s growth. Ithete noted that oil and gas production has the […]

14 August, 2025

World

White House calls Trump-Putin summit a “listening session”

White House Press Secretary - Karoline Leavitt The White House has characterised President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska as less a negotiation and more a “listening session,” to gauge possibilities rather than sealing deals. The Russian government has reportedly floated a ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, contingent on Kyiv withdrawing from parts of the Donbas region. The New York Post, however, reports that Ukrainian President […]

13 August, 2025