Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

UK to recognise Palestine in September if no Gaza ceasefire, says Starmer

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes an address following an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza at 10 Downing Street in London on 29 July 2025. TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made his country's decision crystal clear. Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will officially recognise the State of Palestine in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and meet certain […]

30 July, 2025

Business / Economics

South Africa must diversify trade

South Africa’s envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, says the country must broaden its trade relationships as it faces potential tariff changes and uncertainty over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Jonas made the remarks ahead of an expected announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on trade policies related to Africa. He said African countries should take the lead in navigating global trade, despite challenges […]

30 July, 2025

World

8.8‑Magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka triggers tsunami alerts

A powerful wave washes past a building located near the shore, after a powerful earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Severo-Kurilsk, Sakhalin Region, Russia, on 30 July 2025. SOCIAL MEDIA, Via REUTERS An 8.8‑magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations across the Pacific region. According to Reuters, Russian authorities declared a state of emergency as tsunami waves reaching up to five […]

30 July, 2025

South Africa

AfriForum calls on Ramaphosa to condemn farm attacks and hate speech

AfriForum spokesperson Jacques Broodryk AfriForum has urged South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to take a clear position on farm attacks and condemn the chant “Kill the Boer,” following a United States government report that described farm attacks in South Africa as more than ordinary crimes. The report, issued by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, said some of the farm attacks involved torture and murder […]

30 July, 2025

Africa

African Union rejects RSF’s parallel government in Sudan

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has issued a statement announcing that it will not recognise any parallel government in Sudan, following an announcement by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that they had formed their administration. According to the AFP, the PSC has called on AU member states and the international community to reject the move, warning it undermines Sudan’s unity and risks further instability. The RSF recently […]

30 July, 2025

Namibia

Taxi drivers demand increase in fares

Taxi drivers are demanding a fare increase from N$13 to N$15, saying fuel and maintenance costs are too high. The call for an increase comes from the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA), represented by its Secretary‑General, Pendapala Nakathingo, who sent a formal request to the Ministry of Works and Transport. According to Nakathingo, the current N$13 base fare no longer covers steadily increasing petrol bills and repair costs. Ministry […]

30 July, 2025

Namibia

Police arrest 24-year-old, seize 18.5 kg marijuana in Khomasdal bust

A 24-year-old Namibian man was arrested early on 30 July at a residence on Miems Street, Khomasdal, after police intelligence revealed 18 parcels of compressed cannabis weighing over 18.5 kilograms. The drugs, with a street value estimated at N$929,000, were confiscated during the intelligence-led operation. The suspect now faces charges under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances Act as investigations continue, police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed. The arrest […]

30 July, 2025

South Africa

Climate change intensified deadly 2022 Durban floods, Wits study finds

Reservoir Hills Photo by Delwyn Verasamy Daily Maverick A new scientific study led by the University of the Witwatersrand confirms that climate change significantly worsened the April 2022 Durban floods, which claimed 544 lives and displaced tens of thousands. The research, published in Communications Earth & Environment, models rainfall between 11–12 April as being 40% to 107% heavier than it would have been in a cooler, pre-industrial climate. Using kilometer-scale […]

30 July, 2025

Namibia

NamPost to handle nationwide cash distribution of social grants from October

The Ministry of Finance has declared that NamPost will become the official provider of cash social grant payments from 1 October 2025. This transition aims to improve access and streamline payment systems nationwide, especially in rural and underserved areas. Ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto explained this move aligns with government efforts to modernise payments and enhance financial inclusion through NamPost’s robust network across the country. Under the new model, beneficiaries residing […]

30 July, 2025