insert_link South Africa S.A Police minister Bheki Cele says an investigation into the George building collapse has started S.A Police minister Bheki Cele says an investigation into the George building collapse has started and that the death toll has risen to 20 after three more bodies were recovered on Sunday. Thirty-two of the estimated 81 construction workers are still unaccounted for. Cele, who visited the site and addressed the worker's family members, says they have ten forensic teams present on the scene: todayMay 13, 2024 54
insert_link Interview Transcripts Understanding Household Debt: Insights from Josef Sheehama In a recent conversation with financial expert Josef Sheehama, the pressing issue of household debt came to the forefront. As living expenses surge and financial pressures mount, households across Namibia find themselves grappling with a significant increase in debt burdens. Sheehama sheds light on the factors contributing to this trend and offers valuable insights into navigating the challenging financial landscape. Namibia's household debt has seen a staggering rise, with estimates […] todayMay 13, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Future Media and TribeFire Studios complete merger Future Media and TribeFire Studios have announced that the merger between the two media companies has been completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future Media Holdings, joining Omulunga Radio, Fresh FM, Nova 1035, and Radiowave. The consolidation, according to Future Media CEO, Gary Stroebel, aims to streamline operations, expand reach, and provide a wider range of products and services. Group CEO at TribeFire Studios, Stefan Hugo, has joined Future […] todayMarch 11, 2024 106
insert_link 2 Local Merger between Future Media and TribeFire Studios now in effect Future Media and TribeFire Studios are delighted to announce that the merger between the two media companies has been successfully completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future Media Holdings. This milestone marks a significant moment in the Namibian media landscape as six of the country's most influential media brands will be managed under one roof. Gary Stroebel, CEO of Future Media, confirmed the rationale behind […] todayMarch 11, 2024 20 2
insert_link Namibia Future Media radio brands shine at PMR Africa Awards Future Media radio brands, including Omulunga Radio, Fresh FM, Nova 103.5, Radiowave, and Future Media News, were recognised at Tuesday's PMR Africa Business Excellence Awards ceremony in Windhoek for their outstanding achievements in various categories such as General Entertainment, Music, News, and Current affairs. Future Media spokesperson, Laimi Elago. todayMarch 6, 2024 101
insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia Tees Off with Purpose at the Annual Nedbank for Good Series Nedbank Namibia is once again gearing up to drive change on the greens with the fifth instalment of the Nedbank for Good Series. The prestigious eleven-event golf series not only celebrates sporting excellence but also raises awareness and funds for chosen charities through pledges and donations. Over the past four years, the competition has grown from strength to strength, firmly establishing itself as the premier charity golf series in the […] todayMarch 6, 2024 14
Namibia Future Media and Sanlam Namibia announce the partnership for Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024 Future Media is proud to announce Sanlam as their official partner for the Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024. The event, which was started in 2022, has raised over N$340,000 with the aim of supporting education in Namibia. Namibia faces numerous challenges in providing its students with access to better quality education. Acknowledging this, Future Media believes it is the collective responsibility of Namibian corporates to support organisations that […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 47
insert_link South Africa South African Poultry Association affirms the safety of consuming eggs and poultry products The South African Poultry Association affirms the safety of consuming eggs and poultry products during the festive season. Despite culling six-million layer hens during the earlier avian flu outbreak, the strain is now less prevalent. The association says properly cooked eggs pose no risk of avian flu infection. It enacted stringent bio-security measures promptly in response to the situation, ensuring the safety of poultry products for South Africans to enjoy […] todayDecember 8, 2023 2
Namibia Unit 1 of the Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town is back online Unit 1 of the Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town is back online after almost a year. On Saturday night, Eskom confirmed that the unit had been successfully synchronised to the electricity grid. Its three steam generators needed to be replaced as part of Eskom's application for a licence to operate the nuclear plant for another 20 years. Koeberg was designed to be operated for only 40 years. Its […] todayNovember 20, 2023 6