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

policy reform

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Namibia

Calls for stronger oversight in Sovereign Wealth Fund

    WINDHOEK, 13 March – The Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, launched in May 2022, is making financial progress but concerns over governance and transparency remain. The Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Graham Hopwood has urged greater clarity on how the fund is managed, particularly in the absence of a finalised bill to regulate it. While the Bank of Namibia has reported an increase in the […]

todayMarch 13, 2025 23

Business / Economics

Google ordered to pay South African media up to R500 million annually

South Africa’s Competition Commission has ruled that tech giant Google must pay local news media between R300 million and R500 million annually to address lost advertising revenue and competition imbalances. The decision follows an inquiry that found Google benefits from South African news content by as much as R900 million per year, while local media houses suffer losses ranging from R300 million to R500 million. In addition to financial compensation, […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025 34

South Africa

ActionSA Slams ANC for Failing to Address Drug Crisis

ActionSA has condemned the ANC-led government’s failure to tackle South Africa’s escalating drug crisis. ActionSA’s Dereleen James criticised the ANC's dismissive remarks toward the Central Drug Authority’s plea for support, calling it a blatant failure of leadership. James outlined solutions, including deploying the military to gang hotspots, decriminalising drug use and mandating rehabilitation. She calls for communities plagued by addiction and crime to receive support:

todayFebruary 15, 2025 36

South Africa

S.A’s Mashatile Says Land Expropriation Act Key to Economic Inclusion

S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the Land Expropriation Act will ensure that economic inclusion, food security, social cohesion, inclusive spatial patterns, and rural development, are achieved. This is as US president Donald Trump plans to cut all future funding to South Africa, citing the country’s land expropriation policies. Addressing the South African Local Government Association’s National Executive Committee Lekgotla in Cape Town on Tuesday, Mashatile emphasised the importance of […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 36

Local

THE NAMIBIAN GOVERNMENT: SUSTAINING THE FUTURE OF BROADCASTING

  12 NOVEMBER – WINDHOEK As Namibia strides forward into an era defined by rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behavior, the broadcasting sector remains a cornerstone of information dissemination and cultural expression. With a population of approximately 3 million, Namibia’s media landscape encompasses a vibrant mix of public, private, and community broadcasters vying for the attention of an increasingly discerning audience. However, navigating the complexities of a digital revolution […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 11

Namibia

Kamanjab Village Council CEO Urges Investment to Tackle Poverty and Unemployment

Bianca Nguaiko, the CEO of Kamanjab Village Council, is actively advocating for investment in both residential and commercial land use to combat poverty and address the village's high unemployment rate, standing at over 50 percent. Nguaiko emphasized the importance of policy reform and improving the village's image to attract investors and integrate planning and management practices effectively. She highlighted the potential benefits of such investments, including infrastructure development and institutional […]

todayMarch 26, 2024 34

Namibia

From protest to power: #ShutItAllDown movement transforms into political force for Namibia’s future

  By Dilia Mazula The #Shutitalldown movement, originally known for its groundbreaking protest in October 2020 following the tragic death of 22-year-old Shannon Wasserfall, whose remains were reportedly found buried in a shallow grave 6 months after she went missing, recently announced its transition from a grassroots advocacy group to a political party, aiming to actively participate in Namibia's 2024 parliamentary elections.  Speaking to Future Media News, Ndilokelwa Nthengwe, an […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024 73

South Africa

South Africa’s immigration proposals are based on false claims and poor logic – experts

By Loren B Landau, University of the Witwatersrand and Rebecca Walker, University of the Witwatersrand The South African government recently issued a long-awaited policy statement – called a White Paper – outlining proposed changes to the country’s asylum and immigration system. More than 20 years after its first post-apartheid immigration legislation in 1998, immigration remains a pressing concern. Getting this policy right could help with South Africa’s economic recovery, increase […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 13