FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

By: Josia Shigwedha Parliament spokesperson Sacky Kadhikwa says there are no direct legal consequences for a political party that chooses to boycott the State of the Nation Address. He said the applicable legal framework governs the conduct of individual Members of Parliament, not political parties as collective entities. Kadhikwa highlighted that individual MPs who abscond without official leave may face consequences. He said such members can be referred to the Committee on […]

By: Maria Namupala A 41-year-old -year old man accused of killing his girlfriend Martha Aron (35) at Oshifukwa in Oshikoto Region two years ago has pleaded guilty during his court appearance on Thursday in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. The accused Eliakim Taapopi Shiimi, submitted a formal statement admitting to the murder. In his signed confession, Shiimi admitted that he intentionally, wrongfully, and unlawfully killed Aron, admitting guilty without making any excuses […]

By: Terence Mukasa A looming standoff has emerged between the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and top-tier referees, after officials threatened to boycott matches over unpaid fees, prompting Acting General Secretary, Mabos Vries, to acknowledge delays and appeal for patience ahead of a crucial weekend of league action. In a letter dated 7 April 2026, top-tier league referees formally notified the National Referees Committee of their frustrations, demanding immediate payment of […]

By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government and Germany are getting closer to concluding long-standing negotiations on genocide, apology and reparations relating to the 1904-08 Ovaherero and Nama genocide. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks on Wednesday at Parliament during the State of Nation Address. “We are now within reach of concluding these negotiations, possibly before the end of the year. We count on our collective political will to close […]

By: Staff Reporter The government has constructed a total of 409 new classrooms across the country in a bid to ease overcrowding and improve access to education. This was said by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday during State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament. “The aim is to improve access to education and the living conditions of learners,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah said this includes 237 primary and 172 pre-primary […]

By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stated that the country recorded N$2 billion in agricultural exports during the latest review period. She made the remarks during the State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament. “Namibia exported agricultural products worth 2 billion Namibia dollar, totaling about 90 000 metric tons.” She said of the total exports, table grapes accounted for the largest share at 62 percent followed by tomatoes […]

By: Maria Namupala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the government has bigger plans to ensure that young people across the country are empowered, using different programs. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government remains dedicated to providing equitable access to quality skills training for all young people. She highlighted that a total of 504 youths were empowered through sustainable […]

By: Maria Namupala ​The police are investigating a series of violent altercations that occurred across the country during the first week of April 2026.  The weekend police report indicates that four men were allegedly assaulted and injured following reported attacks with pangas, spears, and other blunt instruments. ​A suspected domestic dispute between brothers reportedly escalated into physical violence, during which a 28-year-old suspect allegedly struck his brother on the head with a metal […]

By: Josia Shigwedha  Police in the Omusati Region have opened an inquest following the discovery of suspected human skeletal remains at Onkaankaa village in the Otamanzi Constituency. According to police, the remains were discovered on Thursday at around 16h00 in nearby bushes. The skeletal remains consist of a skull, backbone, and several other bones believed to be of human origin. During a search of the surrounding area, a navy-blue denim […]