Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Agriculture sector at risk as South Africa’s Amendment Bill opens farmland to mining

South Africa's Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe (Photo: polity.org.za) Agriculture organisation TLU South Africa has warned that the sector is facing significant threats from the proposed Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill. While the bill seeks to close regulatory gaps, simplify licensing, and ensure fair mining benefits, TLU SA's Bennie van Zyl cautions that expanded small-scale and artisanal mining permits could open farmland to unchecked mining, jeopardising environments […]

12 August, 2025

Press Releases

Saint-Gobain Africa appoints Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer

Aymeric d’Ydewalle (Photo: Saint-Gobain Africa) Johannesburg, South Africa – Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction, today announced the appointment of Aymeric d’Ydewalle as Chief Executive Officer for Saint-Gobain Africa, effective July 2025. Aymeric succeeds Othman Benjelloun-Touimi, who successfully accelerated the Africa region’s transformation journey and strengthened the company’s purpose-driven roadmap across the continent. A Belgian national with extensive international experience, Aymeric holds a degree in Electromechanical Engineering […]

12 August, 2025

Namibia

Namibia marks International Youth Day

YouthQuake conference Namibia 2023 (Photo: NMT via civic264.org.na) Namibia has joined the global community in observing International Youth Day under the theme “Young Workers Organising for Democracy, Justice and a Better Future.” A new report by political scientist Christiaan Keulder reveals that while youth voter turnout and digital activism are on the rise, significant economic, cultural, and institutional barriers continue to restrict full participation. The report will be unveiled at […]

12 August, 2025

World

Australia announces intention to recognise a Palestinian state

PM Anthony Albanese (Photo by ABC News: Nick Haggarty Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at next month's 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Countries including France, the United Kingdom, and Canada have already announced their plans to formally recognise Palestine as a state in the hopes of bringing peace to the Middle East. Albanese described the decision as part […]

11 August, 2025

World

Al Jazeera says five journalists killed in Gaza strike

From left: Anas al-Sharif, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Qreiqeh (Photo: Al Jazeera) A prominent Al Jazeera journalist, who had previously been threatened by Israel, was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, in an attack condemned by journalists and rights groups. Israel's military said it targeted and killed Anas Al Sharif, alleging he had headed a Hamas cell and was involved in […]

11 August, 2025

Africa

DRC violence resumes despite Doha peace agreement

Truck carrying people in the DRC (Photo: GUERCHOM NDEBO/AFP via Getty Images) Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The clashes, which took place in North Kivu province, have intensified tensions in the region already plagued by years of armed conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. […]

11 August, 2025

Africa

Cape Town hosts summit to bridge Africa’s water funding gap

Delegates photographed for Water Summit 2025 (Photo: aipwater.org) South Africa is hosting the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit in Cape Town this week to tackle Africa’s R531-billion annual water investment gap. Leaders, investors, and global partners have gathered to mobilise funding for climate-resilient water infrastructure across the continent. South African Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the summit aims to deliver a decisive declaration on water investments. The summit […]

11 August, 2025

Business / Economics

Supporting SME growth key to quality service delivery, says Nekundi

Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekudi (Photo: The Namibian) Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi met with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Windhoek to discuss the challenges hindering their participation in government projects. He emphasized the importance of supporting SME growth to enhance service delivery across sectors. Petrus Amutenya reports. SMEs play a critical role in Namibia’s economy, accounting for about 40% of employment and contributing roughly 30% […]

11 August, 2025

Namibia

City of Windhoek buses go cashless

City of Windhoek Head Office Windhoek The City of Windhoek has introduced a cashless bus ticketing system, effective today, to improve convenience, efficiency, and travel safety. Passengers must visit the Municipal Bus Depot in the Southern Industrial Area to exchange old bus cards and transfer remaining balances to the new smart cards. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has more. The new system aims to reduce cash handling on buses, speed up […]

11 August, 2025