Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Israeli government considers expanding Gaza operations

AFP photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by Shaul Golan Western leaders, including the UK’s David Lammy and French President Emmanuel Macron, have strongly condemned videos released by Hamas and Islamic Jihad depicting emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Euronews reports that Lammy called the footage “sickening propaganda,” while Macron described it as “abject cruelty” and called for the hostages’ unconditional release. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined the chorus, […]

4 August, 2025

Africa

WFP warns of worsening starvation crisis in Sudan

World Relief Programme, Photo: World Food Programme The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning that tens of thousands of civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher are facing starvation, as the city remains cut off from food supplies due to an ongoing siege by paramilitary forces. El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and home to an estimated 250,000 people, has been surrounded by the […]

4 August, 2025

Namibia

Nashinge outlines IPC’s progress since formation

Panduleni Itula, IPC President Photo: IPC website The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), founded in August 2020 after the 2019 presidential campaign by Panduleni Itula, is marking its fifth year as a parliamentary force in Namibia. According to party spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge, IPC has secured seats in the National Assembly, grown its local and regional influence, and introduced internal accountability systems. Since its founding, IPC has emerged as Namibia’s official […]

4 August, 2025

Namibia

Fishrot: Government job scheme fails victims, IPPR report

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has released its final report detailing the human rights impact of the Fishrot corruption scandal, with a specific focus on the government's employment redress programme for former fisheries workers. The report, authored by Frederico Links and Ester Mbathera, raises serious concerns about the redress programme’s transparency, oversight, and effectiveness. According to the report, many former fisheries workers interviewed have been unable to secure […]

4 August, 2025

Africa

SACU revenue at risk as South Africa scrambles to renegotiate with U.S.

Namibia is likely to feel the economic aftershocks of the 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African goods, according to economist Dr. Omu Matundu, who says the move could contract South Africa’s export market and dent Namibia’s revenue from the regional customs pool. South Africa, Namibia’s largest trading partner and the continent’s most industrialised economy, has seen key sectors such as automotive and agriculture directly targeted by […]

1 August, 2025

Business / Economics

Radio outages as Gross Herzog transmission tower fails

Several radio stations have gone off air following a power failure at the Gross Herzog transmission tower, a key telecommunications hub located south of Windhoek. The tower, which stands 41.2 metres tall on the Gross Herzog Mountain, has been out of full operation since Monday. The outage is linked to a generator at the site running out of diesel fuel, leaving the structure without backup power. The tower, which has […]

31 July, 2025

Namibia

NANSO pushes for student voice in free tertiary education plan

The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has met with the national task team on free tertiary education. The organisation called for student representation in the process and for financial support that includes transport, meals, and other non-tuition costs. NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo suggested two funding options. A national education levy, or an education sovereign wealth fund. She said these mechanisms would provide sustainable support, especially for students not fully […]

30 July, 2025

Health / Medical

Increase in suicides among men triggers calls for targeted support

Mental health professionals are raising concerns about a rise in suicides among men. Experts say economic pressure, social isolation, and stigma are key contributing factors. Dr. Shaun Whittaker, a clinical psychologist, says these men often feel trapped by financial expectations and reluctant to seek help. He urges the creation of targeted mental health services, safe spaces for men to talk, and early intervention programmes. Miss Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, […]

30 July, 2025

Business / Economics

SMEs, skills, and youth take centre stage at 15th Eenhana Expo

The 15th Eenhana Annual Trade and Business Expo is currently underway in the Ohangwena Region. A new feature at this year’s event is a cooking training and competition designed to develop skills among small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumua says the expo is focused on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, sport, arts, and health. The event aims to give local businesses and young people a platform to showcase […]

30 July, 2025