Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Hunger must never be a weapon of war, UN warns at Africa Summit

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has cautioned that hunger should never be used as a tool of war, speaking via video message at the UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia. He emphasized that conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan are exacerbating food insecurity across the continent. Guterres, according to the Associated Press, noted that around 280 million Africans are malnourished, with nearly 3.4 million at risk of famine, despite global […]

29 July, 2025

Africa

Angola fuel price protests erupt in violence

Photo: Reuters Angola Protests in Angola’s capital over a 33% diesel price hike on 1 July escalated into violence on 28 July. The government’s subsidy cuts, aimed at reducing fiscal burdens, sparked unrest—including looting, street blockades, and clashes with police. Reuters reports that at least four people were killed, including a police officer, and more than 500 arrested as police used tear gas, smoke grenades, and gunfire into the air […]

29 July, 2025

World

UN chief warns of ‘breaking point’ in Israel-Palestine conflict

UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaking at the United Nations peace conference in New York. Photo: Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed his country's support for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine at the United Nations peace conference in New York. He praised France and Saudi Arabia for co-hosting the event and called on fellow UN […]

29 July, 2025

Lifestyle

More than half of workers report financial stress, Old Mutual Namibia monitor shows

A new survey from Old Mutual Namibia has revealed that 52% of the country’s working population feels under financial stress, with nearly one-third reporting adverse effects on their mental and physical health. Based on responses from over 650 employed adults, the financial strain stems from rising living costs, stagnant wages, and mounting responsibilities, including caring for both children and adult dependents. Many workers rely on informal side hustles or […]

29 July, 2025

Namibia

Namibia outperforms peers in global digital connectivity ranking

Namibia achieved a 73.2% score in the International Telecommunication Union's 2025 ICT Development Index (IDI), surpassing regional counterparts and even beating out larger economies such as Kenya and Nigeria. The score reflects improvements in access, infrastructure, and affordability across the country. Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), Mufaro Nesongano, attributed the achievement to comprehensive digital policy reforms and the government's rural-focused 4G […]

28 July, 2025

Africa

Liberation movements rally for renewal and unity at Johannesburg Summit

President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah Speaking at the 2025 Southern African Liberation Movements Summit in Kempton Park, Swapo President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah issued a rallying call for past liberation movements to remain united and vigilant in safeguarding their historic gains and national independence. She urged continuous activism and international coalition-building to preserve the legacy of Southern Africa’s liberation struggle. From Mozambique, former President Joaquim Chissano expressed concern that many liberation parties have drifted […]

28 July, 2025

World

UN rights chief calls on governments to pressure Israel over Gaza war

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned Israel’s conduct in Gaza, calling it “crimes against humanity and genocide” at a Liberation Movements summit in Gauteng. He decried the deliberate starvation of Palestinian civilians and demanded immediate humanitarian access and global intervention. Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged governments worldwide to leverage their influence on Israel to end the war in Gaza. Speaking ahead of a […]

28 July, 2025

Africa

UNAM’s Matengu elected President of African Universities body

UNAM Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Dr. Kenneth Kamwi Matengu The University of Namibia's Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Dr. Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, has been elected as the 14th President of the Governing Board of the Association of African Universities (AAU). He secured a commanding 67.1% of the vote at the 16th AAU General Conference held in Rabat, Morocco, from 21–25 July 2025. Matengu succeeds Sudan’s Prof. Saeed Bakri Osman and will serve in the continental […]

28 July, 2025

Africa

Ghana reports first Mpox death

Ghana has recorded its first Mpox-related death, health authorities confirmed, as the virus continues its sharp rise in the country. In the past week alone, 23 new cases were reported, pushing the total number of infections to 257 since June 2022, marking the highest weekly increase since the outbreak began. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh reassured the public that the outbreak is under control, emphasizing that "early detection and responsible […]

28 July, 2025