Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

Chinese crew to conduct experiments in space for six months

A Chinese spacecraft with a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has docked after a journey of more than six hours. The crew will use the homegrown space station as a base for six months to conduct experiments and carry out spacewalks. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

30 October, 2024

Africa

ANC reaffirms support for Palestinians

The ANC, South Africa's former ruling party, has reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people during the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a media address in Boksburg, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula called on the international community to condemn the violence against Palestinians and in Lebanon, urging for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defence Force has defended its continued operations in northern Gaza, […]

30 October, 2024

World

India and China agree to end a long-standing military standoff

India and China have nearly finished disengagement at two disputed border points in the eastern Ladakh region, where their armies had stood face-to-face for nearly four years. This comes after the countries agreed to end a long-standing military standoff along their Himalayan border last week.

30 October, 2024

Africa

Botswana holds national election

Botswana is holding its national elections today, where the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is hoping to extend its 58-year reign. President Mokgweetsi Masisi is seeking a second and final term. Challenging Masisi are Duma Boko of the main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party, and Mephato Reatile from the Botswana Patriotic Front.

30 October, 2024

Namibia

Census report to guide policy and development

The Namibia Statistics Agency has officially launched the main report of the 2023 Census, providing an in-depth view of the country's population demographics, housing conditions, and essential statistical indicators. This comprehensive release will support informed decision-making for policies and resource allocation across various sectors. Speaking at the launch event, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamhata, Chairperson of the Statistics Board Committee, highlighted the importance of the report in driving evidence-based policy. […]

30 October, 2024

Africa

SA’s Democratic Alliance calls for independent recount in Mozambique’s presidential election

The Democratic Alliance is calling on the Southern African Development Community to demand an independent recount of Mozambique's recent presidential election. It cites serious irregularities and political violence, including vote tampering and intimidation.DA member of Parliament Emma Louise Powell has expressed concerns about the threats to democracy in Mozambique.

30 October, 2024

Namibia

Institute for Public Policy Research Associate questions ballot paper printing cost

Institute for Public Policy Research Associate, Frederico Links has raised concerns on Tuesday regarding the N$6.2 million allocated for printing ballot papers for Namibia's upcoming elections.

30 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Lufthansa records 9 percent profit loss

Lufthansa's third-quarter financial results dropped 9%, amid falling passenger numbers and increased competition in Asia. Trent Murray has more from Berlin.

30 October, 2024

Africa

Zimbabwe adopts ZiG currency as sole legal tender

Zimbabwe’s ruling party has passed a resolution to adopt the bullion-backed ZiG currency as the country’s sole legal tender and phase out the use of US dollars. Bloomberg reports that under the country’s current laws, the US currency will remain legal tender until 2030. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has previously suggested this timeline may be brought forward.

29 October, 2024