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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

FUTURE MEDIA NEWS

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Namibia

Mariental Bid Emotional Farewell to Katrina Hanse-Himarwa with Tributes and Remembrance

Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, former Minister of Education, Arts and Culture and the first female Governor of the Hardap Region, passed away on 14 July 2024. Her final journey back to Mariental, her hometown, was marked by a profound outpouring of grief and respect. On 26 July, the town honored her legacy by renaming a street in her name. The ceremony, attended by prominent figures including Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Ambassador […]

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Interview Transcripts

Activist-In-Chief Job Amupanda Unveils Affirmative Repositioning’s Manifesto for Future Media’s Leonard Witbeen

In a recent exclusive interview with Leonard Witbeen of Future Media, Job Amupanda, the activist-in-chief of Affirmative Repositioning (AR), laid out the party's comprehensive manifesto, focusing on key issues such as housing and employment.  This detailed discussion sheds light on AR's strategic plans and vision for Namibia's future. Addressing the Housing Crisis Amupanda emphasized that the housing crisis in Namibia, now estimated to exceed 500,000 units, is a critical concern. […]

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Namibia

UNFPA and Japanese Embassy Donate Over N$220,000 in Sanitary Pads to Girls Across Namibia

The United Nations Population Fund, in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Namibia, has donated sanitary pads worth over N$220,000 to support 6,000 vulnerable adolescent girls in six Namibian regions. Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, praised the donation during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health and Social Services head office, highlighting its role in addressing period poverty and its impact on girls' education and participation […]

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Business / Economics

INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef K. Sheehama Talks to Future Media’s Leonard Witbeen on Economic Views

Recently, Josef K. Sheehama, a distinguished business and economics researcher, shared his insights on the future of Namibia’s economic landscape. With a career spanning over two decades in banking and finance, Sheehama, who currently manages private banking at Standard Bank, discussed the differences between green hydrogen and the blue economy and how Namibia can leverage its resources to boost economic development and job creation. The Green Hydrogen vs. Blue Economy […]

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Namibia

Activist Calls for Massive Housing Supply to Address Windhoek’s Housing Crisis

In a recent interview, the Activist-in-Chief, Job Amupanda of Affirmative Repositioning highlighted the pressing housing crisis in Namibia, emphasizing that the imbalance between supply and demand is driving up prices. He argued that to counteract exorbitant housing costs in Windhoek, a significant increase in housing units—around 10,000—would be essential to stabilize prices.  

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South Africa

In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer Mandla Msibi remains in effect

In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer, Mandla Msibi remains in effect. The party's national disciplinary committee upheld his suspension for attempting to sabotage the ANC’s January 8 celebrations by organising a protest. Despite calls for a harsher sentence, the committee maintained the three-year suspension, dismissing Msibi's appeal. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says Msibi remains a party member, with an opportunity for reconciliation:  

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World

UN officials condemn Golan Heights rocket attack

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres and other United Nations officials have condemned Saturday's rocket attack on a football field in the Golan Heights. According to reports at least 12 people were killed, mainly children and teenagers. Fears are mounting of full blown regional conflict amidst this latest attack between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. Jody Jacobs reports.  

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South Africa

Nedbank South Africa has rejected claims by the Special Investigating Unit and Transnet over rate swap transactions

Nedbank South Africa has rejected claims by the Special Investigating Unit and Transnet over alleged 2.7-billion-rand interest rate swap transactions for one-thousand-and-64 locomotives. The case risks erasing 20-percent of Nedbank's 2023 earnings. SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told the SABC the swaps, linked to state capture between 2015 and '16, should be voided:  

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Africa

Human Rights Watch Says RSF Accused of Widespread Sexual Violence in Sudan

Sudan's paramilitary, Rapid Support Forces have been accused of committing extensive sexual violence, including gang rapes and forced marriages, in the capital Khartoum during their conflict with the armed forces, according to a report by Human Rights Watch released on Monday as per Reuters. The report also mentioned some attacks attributed to the army, with the RSF allegedly holding women and girls in conditions that may constitute sexual slavery and […]

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