Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Court hears Namdia diamond heist case as investigations continue

Three individuals appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, facing charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and the illicit trafficking of goods under the Diamond Act. The case, which has drawn significant public interest, was postponed to 7 August 2025 as police continue their investigation. The suspects were apprehended on Monday following coordinated police raids at their residences. The arrests are linked to diamonds stolen in […]

7 May, 2025

Africa

Nigerian Court holds football bodies accountable for player’s death, orders compensation

In a landmark ruling, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has found Nasarawa United Football Club, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the League Management Company (LMC), and match commissioner Christian Mbah negligent in the death of footballer Chineme Martins. The court described the circumstances leading to Martins' death as "reprehensible" and ordered Nasarawa United to compensate his family. According to the BBC, Martins, 23, collapsed during a Nigerian Professional Football […]

7 May, 2025

South Africa

South Africa’s Constitutional Court strikes down dual citizenship restriction

In a landmark ruling, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has declared Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional, a provision that had automatically stripped citizens of their nationality if they acquired another citizenship without prior permission. The ruling, delivered on May 6, 2025, restores citizenship to thousands of South Africans who lost it under the now-invalidated clause. The Democratic Alliance (DA), which initiated the legal challenge, hailed the judgment as a […]

7 May, 2025

World

Friedrich Merz sworn in as German Chancellor

Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany’s 10th postwar chancellor on 7 May 2025, following a tumultuous parliamentary process that underscored the fragility of his coalition government. After failing to secure a majority in the initial Bundestag vote—a first in modern German history—Merz clinched the chancellorship in a second round with 325 votes, narrowly surpassing the required 316. Merz leads a coalition comprising his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), its […]

7 May, 2025

Africa

Sudan cuts ties with UAE following Port Sudan drone attacks

Smoke rises after explosions at South Port of the city of Port Sudan following drone attacks (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty) Sudan has officially cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf nation of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) responsible for recent drone attacks on Port Sudan, including its only operational international airport. The Sudanese army reported intercepting drones targeting the Flamingo naval base in Port […]

7 May, 2025

World

Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope following the death of Pope Francis

A file photo of Cardinals entering the Sistine Chapel before the conclave in March 2013. (Photo: Vatican News) A total of 133 cardinals under the age of 80 convened in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025, to begin the conclave for electing the 267th pope. The gathering follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88. The cardinals, representing 71 countries, took oaths of secrecy before […]

7 May, 2025

Africa

African Union launches agricultural strategy to increase food security

A farmer applies conservation agriculture techniques, emphasizing soil cover, minimal disturbance, and crop diversity.Photo:Berthold Malyata / GIZ Namibia The African Union (AU) has launched the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–2035, aiming to enhance food production, increase agricultural trade, and reduce post-harvest losses across the continent. Speaking at the launch in Kempton Park, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, […]

7 May, 2025

South Africa

MK Party calls for judicial transparency

In a bold move that has stirred significant debate within South Africa's legal and political spheres, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has called for immediate lifestyle audits and mandatory asset declarations for all members of the judiciary. The party argues that such measures are essential to ensure transparency and accountability within the judicial system. "The country cannot afford to have a judiciary that is shielded from the same […]

7 May, 2025

Business / Economics

Venus field development proceeds despite Marula-1X setback

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Head Office Windhoek, Namibia — The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia and its joint venture partners—TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and Impact Oil & Gas—are moving forward with the development of the Venus Field in Block 2913B (PEL 56), offshore Namibia. This decision comes despite the recent unsuccessful drilling of the Marula-1X exploration well. The Marula-1X well, located approximately 47 kilometers south of the Venus-1X discovery, […]

7 May, 2025