Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Cunene delegation visits Khomas region

The Khomas Region and Angola's Cunene Province are exploring avenues for cooperation to address shared challenges faced by their local authorities. This initiative is part of a week-long visit by a delegation from Cunene Province, aimed at establishing a twinning agreement between the two regions. The proposed partnership seeks to foster collaboration in sectors such as education, agriculture, healthcare, waste management, and housing. By pooling resources and expertise, the regions […]

21 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Two arrested in Namdia robbery and some stolen diamonds recovered

Namdia Head Office An armed robbery took place at Namib Desert Diamonds on Saturday, during which an unspecified number of diamonds were stolen. The value of the stolen diamonds is still to be determined. In response, we reached out to Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota for an update on the ongoing investigation. "We have arrested two suspects, and we have recovered some of the diamonds," Mutota confirmed. "Our […]

20 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Mining threatens tourism

Namibia's growing mining activities are raising concerns over the encroachment on national parks. With these parks serving as tourist attractions, the debate over prioritising mining or tourism income has become an urgent sustainability topic. Beyond revenue considerations, the conservation of the country's rich natural resources is at stake. Many of the mined resources are destined for export, while tourism provides direct financial benefits and supports local communities. This has led […]

20 January, 2025

Namibia

NEF concerned over National Minimum Wage rollout

Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation Utoni Nujoma The Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) has expressed its views following the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation's decision to decline a request to phase in and defer the National Minimum Wage beyond 1 January 2025. The Ministry maintained that employers had enough time to prepare and criticised the NEF's proposal as unilateral. However, the NEF has said […]

20 January, 2025

Business / Economics

NAMFISA appoints Heita as Change Management Specialist

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has appointed Gloria Heita as its Change Management Specialist, effective 2 December 2024. According to the regulator, Heita brings extensive experience from her career at prominent organisations, including Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Namdeb Diamond Corporation, and Anglo-American plc. Her expertise spans Human Resources, Organisational Development, Project Management, Leadership Development, and Change Management. A graduate of the University of Namibia, Heita holds a degree in […]

17 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia reports trade deficit of N$5.5 billion

The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin for the month of November 2024 which indicates that the country’s exports stood at 12.2 billion and imports at 17.7 billion resulting in the country's trade deficit of 5.5 billion. NSA spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

16 January, 2025

Namibia

President Nangoloa Mbumba welcomes Gaza ceasefire

President Nangolo Mbumba By Josia Shigwedha President Nangolo Mbumba has welcomed the ceasefire announced by the State of Qatar, marking a significant and overdue moment for the people of Gaza, who have endured immense suffering since October 7, 2023. “I welcome the ceasefire announced by the State of Qatar, which marks an extremely significant and overdue moment for the occupied people of Gaza who have endured agonizing misery. Since the […]

16 January, 2025

World

UN Chief delivers optimistic new year’s message

The world continues to struggle with unprecedented challenges from the Los Angeles fires to the Ukraine war, but there are also reasons for cautious optimism in 2025. On a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza, climate action, gender equality, and more, Secretary-General António Guterres insisted on Wednesday. In his traditional New Year address setting out the global organisation's priorities, the UN chief acknowledged that it is understandable to get overwhelmed given the turmoil all […]

16 January, 2025

Business / Economics

No oil: Sintana Energy optimistic despite Kapana 1-X outcome

Exploration map TORONTO, 15 January 2025 — Sintana Energy Inc. has given an operational update on the Kapana 1-X exploration well, located on Block 2813B within Petroleum Exploration License 90 (PEL 90). The block is operated by Harmattan Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, with Trago Energy (Pty) Ltd., a Custos Energy subsidiary in which Sintana holds a 49% indirect interest, owning a 10% working interest in the […]

16 January, 2025