insert_link Africa 8am News-22nd April, 2025 Headline #Health Ministry Provides Explanation on Swakopmund Video #Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Poor Performers #Universities South Africa call for strict gun-free policies across campuses #ISWAP Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Civilians ......PLUS #Trump stands behind Hegseth over second Signal chat _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 8am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 The Ministry of Health has responded to a viral video showing nurses […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link Africa 7am News -22nd April 2025 Headlines: #Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges to Fire Slack Officials #Health Ministry Explains Swakopmund Hospital Video #DA Moves Forward with Legal Challenge Against VAT Hike in South Africa #South Sudan's Army Recaptures Key Town in Upper Nile State ...PLUS #U.S Dems in El Salvador to demand release of wrongfully deported man _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 7am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has vowed to […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Nordic Africa Institute Researcher Pays Tribute To Nujoma Messages of condolence continue to flow from Namibia and beyond following the passing of the Founding Father, Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, on February 8 at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. Angie Scholtz from Future Media News spoke with Professor Dr. Henning Melber, a Senior Research Associate at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden, about Nujoma’s legacy and impact. today18 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Geingob’s Son Reflects on Life Without His Father Citizens from all walks of life gathered at the Heroes Acre and State House in Windhoek to commemorate the first anniversary of President Hage Geingob's passing as reported by Future Media News journo Angie Scholtz from Statehouse. Meanhile, as events unfolded in Windhoek, Mangaliso Toure Fernandez, son of the late President Hage Geingob while speaking to One Africa Tv's NewsonOne reporter Eric Mhunduru from the United States, expressed how […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Economic and Social Justice Trust Discusses ReconAfrica Allegations Rob Parker from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia spoke with Future Media News and revealed that ReconAfrica has faced serious allegations, including falsifying community consultations and delaying legal cases since 2022. Parker mentioned a petition and also highlighted concerns from international stakeholders about the company’s operations impacting Canada's $1.4 billion investment in Namibia and Botswana alongside that of Dundee Precious Metals in Tsumeb. today27 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia 17 year old boy arrested for allegedly raping a seven year old boy in Omusati Region The Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region arrested a 17 year old boy for allegedly raping a seven year old boy at Onahende village on Monday. today4 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Swapo Secures Majority as Nandi-Ndaitwah Wins Presidency The Electoral Commission officially declared the results of the this year's Presidential and National Assembly elections, with Swapo clinching 51 out of 96 seats. In the presidential race, Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emerged victorious with 57.31%, while IPC's Dr. Panduleni Itula received 25.50%. Future Media News' Angie Scholtz sat down for an exclusive interview with President Nangolo Mbumba: Notable Swapo ministers losing their seats include Peya Mushelenga, Tom Alweendo, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, […] today4 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Phil Balhao Re-elected as Lüderitz Mayor With Swapo’s Josephine Heita Named Deputy Independent Patriots for Change's Phil Balhao has been re-elected as Lüderitz mayor, with Josephine Heita from Swapo appointed as deputy mayor. The new leadership commits to working together for the community’s progress in the coastal town. Balhao expressed gratitude when speaking with Future Media News. today12 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Critiques Conditional Basic Income Grant Rollout November 12, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen Namibian social activist Herbert Jauch has expressed strong concerns over the recently implemented Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG), questioning its effectiveness in addressing widespread poverty. Speaking about the program, which the government has extended to cover more regions, Jauch highlighted the shortcomings of this targeted cash grant. The CBIG, now replacing the former food bank initiative, provides approximately N$600 per household. However, Jauch […] today12 November, 2024
