Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Namibia launches environmental & social study for green hydrogen

The government has initiated a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) covering proposed green hydrogen developments in the southern valley of Tsau //Khaeb National Park, located in the //Kharas region. The assessment intends to evaluate potential social, environmental, and economic risks and opportunities tied to the planned projects. Reporting from Windhoek, Hertha Ekandjo explains the process ahead. The SESA is part of national efforts to align green hydrogen development with sustainability […]

5 August, 2025

Namibia

UNAM builds capacity in nuclear applications

UNAM main campuses in Windhoek Photo: Unam website The University of Namibia (UNAM) is preparing to establish the country’s first Department of Applied Nuclear Science, a strategic initiative aligned with the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6). The department will offer education and research opportunities in nuclear applications. UNAM spokesperson Simon Namesho said the new department will support Namibia’s broader goal of leveraging its uranium resources domestically, as well as regionally, […]

5 August, 2025

Namibia

City of Windhoek declines pensioner debt write-off

The City of Windhoek has turned down a petition calling for the unconditional cancellation of pensioner debts, because of financial stability concerns and adherence to council policy. The City’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, says that any debt relief must follow the existing framework approved in 2023, which was designed to preserve service delivery while supporting vulnerable groups. To date, more than N$124 million in residential debt has been written off through […]

5 August, 2025

Namibia

Electoral Commission of Namibia targets 161,000 voters in run-up to November elections

The Electoral Commission (ECN) has commenced its supplementary voter registration exercise, which runs from 4 August to 19 August 2025. This effort targets around 161,000 eligible voters who either missed the general registration window or require updates to their details. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed that 4,233 registration points and 696 teams have been deployed across all 14 regions to reach residents nationwide. The ECN says that teams […]

4 August, 2025

Namibia

NamRA extends tax return deadline to 31 October

NamRa Chief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements Officer, Steven Ndorokaze The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has extended the filing deadline for certain income tax returns to 31 October 2025, citing system readiness delays. This extension applies to returns originally due on 31 July, 31 August, and 30 September 2025, the agency announced in an official statement. NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze urged affected taxpayers to take advantage of the extra time to update their […]

4 August, 2025

Business / Economics

BP strikes major oil & gas discovery in Brazil’s Santos Basin

The vessel ‘Valaris DS-15’ that drilled the Bumerangue well. BP said it was too early to assess the quality of the reserves. Photo: by Valaris via Financial Times BP has announced a landmark oil and gas discovery at its Bumerangue prospect in Brazil’s Santos Basin on 4 August, marking its largest find in 25 years. The deepwater well penetrated a 500-meter hydrocarbon column in a high-quality pre-salt reservoir spanning […]

4 August, 2025

Business / Economics

Maersk to end direct SA–U.S. shipping route in October

Photo credit: Maersk Maersk will suspend its direct shipping service between South Africa and the United States starting in October, leaving South Africa with only one remaining direct route to the U.S. This move, according to News24, may disrupt exporters who depend on reliable, fast deliveries to American markets. The affected service, known as the American Express (Amex), was formerly operated through the 2M vessel-sharing alliance with MSC. As that […]

4 August, 2025

World

Trump aide accuses India of funding Russia’s war

Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has accused India of effectively funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil, escalating pressure on one of America's key partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Miller said, “It is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing oil from Russia,” and warned that India is nearly on […]

4 August, 2025

South Africa

Farm murder: Polokwane High Court begins trial in Limpopo pig-farm murder case

Photo: SABC The trial of pig farmer Zachariah Olivier (60), supervisor Rudolph de Wet (20), and farm worker William Musora (50) opened today in the Polokwane High Court. They stand accused of fatally shooting Maria Makgato (45) and Lucia Ndlovu (34) and dumping their bodies in a pigsty at Onvervaght farm in Sebayeng, Limpopo, in August last year. According to the SABC, the victims’ remains were discovered inside the pig […]

4 August, 2025