Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Windhoek & NORED tariff hikes approved but suspended pending ECB compliance

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved electricity tariff increases for the City of Windhoek and Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) for the 2025/26 financial year—3.9% for Windhoek and 4% for NORED—but their implementation has been suspended until both entities meet regulatory conditions, ECB CEO Robert Kahimise announced. What’s holding things up? The Windhoek municipality must submit audited financial statements for 2023/24, a detailed report on ring-fencing its Electricity Business […]

8 July, 2025

Business / Economics

Former Namcor MD Immanuel Mulunga arrested in ongoing ACC corruption investigation

Windhoek, 8 July 2025 – The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga at his Klein Windhoek residence, part of a broader corruption investigation involving senior officials, ACC Director-General Paulus Noa confirmed today. Mulunga, alongside three other former Namcor executives and an additional private individual, is being investigated for alleged misuse of public funds and governance breaches during his tenure. Noa […]

8 July, 2025

World

Myanmar refugees flee clashes into India’s Mizoram State

A renewed wave of refugees has crossed from Myanmar into India’s northeastern state of Mizoram amid fierce clashes between two anti-junta Chin militias, Indian officials confirm. Since 2 July, approximately 3,600 to 4,400 refugees—mainly from Chin State—have arrived in border villages like Zokhawthar, Vaphai, and Saikhumphai, seeking safety from the violence . The conflict involves the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the rival Chinland Defence Force–Hualngoram (CDF-H), both affiliated with […]

8 July, 2025

South Africa

SA Health Minister condemns racial bias in medical schemes

South Africa’s Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, has publicly denounced systemic racial discrimination in the healthcare sector following the release of the Section 59 Investigation Report led by Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. The report confirmed that major medical schemes—including Discovery, Medscheme, and the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)- disproportionately penalised Black healthcare providers during fraud, waste, and abuse investigations. Motsoaledi, expressing his dismay, called the findings “shameful” and reiterated that there […]

8 July, 2025

Business / Economics

Ongwediva Trade Fair raises N$1.6 Million at gala fundraiser

The 2025 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) kicked off its preparations with a resounding success at last Saturday's fundraising gala held at the Trade Fair Centre. According to Future Media’s Maria Namupala, the event raised over N$1.6 million, exceeding last year’s N$1.3 million haul. Headline sponsor Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) pledged N$350,000, reaffirming its support as a growth driver for entrepreneurship and SME market access. Standard Bank Namibia, Namibian […]

8 July, 2025

World

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Washington, D.C. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize during their White House meeting on 7 July. Netanyahu presented a letter supporting the nomination, citing Trump’s “pivotal role” in brokering diplomatic advances, including the normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab nations. The announcement came as both leaders met amidst high-stakes negotiations to secure a ceasefire […]

8 July, 2025

South Africa

Gauteng faces growing crisis of gang violence

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has sounded the alarm over an escalating gang violence and illegal firearms crisis in Gauteng, with more than 15 gang-related attacks reported across Westbury, Eldorado Park, Orange Farm, and Johannesburg South since September 2024. DA spokesperson Michael Sun condemned Premier Panyaza Lesufi, accusing him of failing to take meaningful action against the violence. Areas such as Westbury and Eldorado Park have witnessed deadly turf wars […]

8 July, 2025

World

Severe storms batter Europe, Hungary among hardest hit

Severe thunderstorms swept through Central and Eastern Europe this week, unleashing powerful winds, intense hail, and heavy rainfall. Hungary bore the brunt of the weather, with storm systems causing widespread damage to infrastructure, uprooting trees, and disrupting travel. Wind gusts exceeding 130 km/h have left some 150,000 homes without power and temporarily shutting down Budapest Airport and rail services around Lake Balaton. This is as roofs were torn off buildings—including […]

8 July, 2025

Africa

Kenyan police open fire on Saba Saba protesters, 11 killed nationwide

Nairobi and at least three other regions in Kenya were rocked by violent clashes on Monday as demonstrators marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba (Seven Seven) pro-democracy protests. What began as a peaceful commemoration evolved into bloodshed, with Kenyan police deploying tear gas, water cannons, and reportedly live ammunition to disperse crowds. Authorities have confirmed 11 deaths nationwide and numerous injuries among both civilians and officers. […]

8 July, 2025