FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA Archives - Page 228 of 448

U.S and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn China courting Western military trainers

The U.S, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have warned that China was circumventing measures aimed at stopping its recruitment of current and former Western military pilots to train the Chinese military. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance said Western recruits who train the People's Liberation Army would increase the risk of future conflict. As Laura Westbrook reports.

6 June, 2024

South Africa

Democratic Union Party In S.A Calls for Annulment of Recent Elections

The Democratic Union Party in S.A wants the annulment of the recent general elections, saying it is still of the view that sections of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act are unconstitutional. The Constitutional Court dismissed the party’s application on Monday, which sought to address the irregularities of the Act. DUP’s spokesperson, Thapelo Makgale, says they believe that conducting the elections under the Electoral Act resulted in the election of an […]

6 June, 2024

World

Putin Says Moscow Will Use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is under threat

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his country's readiness to use nuclear arms if it sees a threat to its sovereignty. He also warned that Western arms deliveries to Ukraine were "a very dangerous step", and said Moscow it reserves the right for "asymmetrical" retaliation elsewhere in the world. The threats came in response to recent decisions of the US and several EU countries allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons to […]

6 June, 2024

Namibia

Live Out Loud Organizations launches the Boychild Club

The Live Out Loud Organizations' launched the Boychild Club to empower a boy child to be able to overcome challenges facing them in Ondangwa in the Oshana Region. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupal spoke with Founder Tabita Neshiko.

6 June, 2024

Namibia

Landless People’s Movement top leadership discusses way forward

The Landless People’s Movement, National Spokesperson, Lifalaza Simataa, says the party’s top leadership will discuss the way forward in filling the positions of members of parliament Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks who have resigned from the party. Simataa says the two MPs have failed in their leadership capacity and have not added value to the party.

6 June, 2024

Interview Transcripts

UPDATE: Ray Sasman’s Journey: A Testament to Namibian Hospitality and Resilience In Aid Of The Walvisbay Youth Centre

In a world often dominated by headlines of division and strife, Ray Sasaman's journey, titled "Walk With Me," in support of the Walvis Bay Youth Centre, stands as a shining beacon of hope and unity. With each step along her long walk to the northeast of Namibia, Ray not only embarks on a physical odyssey but also embodies the spirit of compassion and resilience that defines the Namibian people. Setting […]

6 June, 2024

World

Georgia appeals court puts Trump election subversion case on hold

A Georgia appeals court has put the state's election subversion case against Donald Trump on hold indefinitely while it considers a request to disqualify the lead prosecutor over a conflict of interest. The decision is the latest indication that it's highly unlikely the former president's trial will begin before November's presidential election. As Ira Spitzer reports.

6 June, 2024

Business / Economics

30 May 2024-6 June 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap

Weekly Economic Wrap: Navigating Regional and Global Trends In the ever-shifting landscape of global economics, the past week has brought forth a tapestry of developments across African and international markets, encapsulating both challenges and opportunities. From Namibia's soaring trade volumes to Nigeria's capital strengthening initiatives, and from South Africa's electoral ripples to international oil market dynamics, here's a comprehensive recap of the key economic events shaping the narrative: Namibia: Trade […]

6 June, 2024

Namibia

Ray Sasman’s odyssey: “Walk With Me”

In a world often overshadowed by discord, Ray Sasman's odyssey, "Walk With Me," shines brightly as a symbol of unity and optimism. As she traverses the central part of our cuntry underway to the northeast of Namibia in support of the Walvisbay Youth Centre, Ray's steps resonate with compassion and resilience, embodying the spirit of her fellow Namibians. She paused briefly to give us an update as she passes Windhoek […]

6 June, 2024