Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

French screen legend Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault. The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.

28 October, 2024

Africa

SA’s Competition Commission recommends blocking Sun International’s purchase of Peermont

South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal stop Sun International Limited from buying Peermont Holdings, as both companies operate casinos. According to spokesperson Siyabulela Makunga, the merger could reduce competition for casino services in central Gauteng and across South Africa.

28 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Nvidia dethrones Apple as the world’s most valuable company

Nvidia has dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company following a record-setting rally in the stock, powered by insatiable demand for its specialised artificial intelligence chips. Nvidia's stock market value briefly touched 3.53 trillion US dollars, slightly above Apple's 3.52 trillion, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group.

28 October, 2024

World

Nearly 42 million Americans vote early ahead of election day

US Vice President Kamala Harris has accused former President Donald Trump of waging a selfish campaign of vengeance. She campaigned in Pennsylvania, an important swing state, ahead of the November 5 presidential elections. Almost 42 million Americans have already voted ahead of polling day.

28 October, 2024

Africa

Botswana’s ruling party promises change ahead of Wednesday’s election

Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party which has been in power for nearly six decades, is calling for “change” in its campaign ahead of Wednesday’s election—a slogan more typical of opposition groups. According to Bloomberg News, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who has led since 2018, acknowledged a need for a new approach, though opposition leaders argue the BDP cannot deliver it.

28 October, 2024

Africa

ANC vows to fight against electricity tariff increases

South Africa's African National Congress has announced its opposition to any increase in electricity tariffs. During a media briefing at the ANC's national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, Economic Transformation Committee chairperson Mmamaloko Kubayi said electricity must remain affordable.

28 October, 2024

Namibia

Ministry of Home Affairs opens 2025 student permit applications

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has announced that the application period for student permits for the 2025 academic year is now open for prospective foreign students who have enrolled or plan to enroll at Namibian educational institutions. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo. The fees for annual student permits have been set at N$1,600 for primary and secondary education and N$2,200 for tertiary education. Payment […]

28 October, 2024

Africa

Opposition pressures Botswana Electoral Commission on voter’s roll

Opposition parties in Botswana are putting pressure on the country’s electoral commission. With the country heading to elections on 30 October, the Botswana Congress Party is suing the Independent Electoral Commission over concerns about individuals registering in multiple constituencies. Party president Dumelang Saleshando wants these names removed from the voters' roll.

24 October, 2024

Namibia

PDM’s Venaani dismisses Ren-Form lawsuit

Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani says the party will not boycott the upcoming elections, despite recent protests against the awarding of the ballot printing tender to Ren-Form. Venaani has also dismissed Ren-Form CC's legal threat against the party, calling it a bluff and labelling the lawsuit “an empty gesture”.

24 October, 2024