Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage

Speaking at the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Southern Africa, held in Livingston, Zambia this week, the country’s Energy Secretary, Peter Mumba, called for urgent action to resolve the energy deficit facing the region. With nearly half of Southern Africa’s population lacking access to electricity, Mumba stressed the importance of regional collaboration to tackle the energy crisis and climate change, while addressing the […]

21 November, 2024

Namibia

Labour Statistics exclusion raises questions

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is expected to release its Labour Statistics on 29 January 2025. However, the agency has come under fire for excluding unemployment figures and the Labour Force Survey from its 2023 Census Report, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Youth, who form a significant portion of Namibia's 1.4 million voters, are particularly impacted. According to an Afrobarometer survey, unemployment stands at 43% overall, with youth unemployment […]

21 November, 2024

Namibian Elections 2024

SADC observers briefed on Namibia’s electoral framework

Policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo addressed a workshop for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission in Windhoek on Thursday, 21 November 2024. The mission, officially launched on 20 November, is preparing for Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections set for 27 November 2024. Dr. Kudumo highlighted the importance of observers understanding the legal and contextual framework under which Namibia conducts its elections. "I will present about the […]

21 November, 2024

Business / Economics

FNB launches real-time cross-border payments

FNB has teamed with BankservAfrica to offer near real-time cross-border payments within the Common Monetary Area, covering Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. FNB clients can now transfer up to N$ 25 thousand instantly, 24 hours per day, across borders with enhanced security and lower costs. The move aligns with regulatory compliance under Namibia’s grey-listing status.

7 November, 2024

Business / Economics

PSG to launch ‘Best Bank Award’

PSG Wealth Namibia will release its Annual PSG Banking Review Report on Thursday, 14 November 2024. It will also present an award for the Best Bank in Namibia. PSG analyst Anja Steyn explains the criteria for selecting the winning bank.

7 November, 2024

South Africa

Dali Mpofu becomes latest EFF member to join uMkhonto weSizwe

Former EFF national chairperson Dali Mpofu has joined uMkhonto weSizwe. He forms part of the exodus of EFF leaders who have jumped ship in recent months to join Jacob Zuma's party, including former deputy president Floyd Shivambu, Mzwanele Manyi, and Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Mpofu, a long-standing Zuma ally, told the SABC this move to the MK Party had been in the works for a year. EFF leader Julius Malema remains unmoved by […]

7 November, 2024

Africa

Namibian truck torched amid Mozambique post-election violence

Post-election unrest in Mozambique has closed the Maputo port, a chrome export hub, and led to deadly clashes in several cities. The Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union reported that a Namibian truck was set on fire, urging a swift resolution to protect truck drivers facing serious risks. The union’s Secretary General, Petersen Kambinda.

7 November, 2024

Business / Economics

Khomas region sees highest inflation at 4.2%

The Namibia Statistics Agency has reported that the headline inflation for October was 3%. Among the zonal inflation rates, Zone 2 (Khomas region) recorded the highest at 4.2%. Spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo has more.

7 November, 2024

Environment

Hardap Dam irrigation water supply shuts down tonight

The Hardap Dam has reached its lowest level ever at 6.3%. Starting tonight, irrigation water will no longer be available, a first since the dam was completed in 1963. Water for household use and livestock will still be supplied until February 2026. Here is the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein. Namibia Wildlife Resort Spokesperson Nelson Ashipala says the situation at Hardap also affects […]

31 October, 2024