insert_link NamibiaNamibia Remembers Late President Geingob As the nation marks 365 days since the passing of, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the former president will be honoured at State House. In honor of his legacy, Future Media begins our first bulletin with Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Modestus Amutse. today4 February, 2025 47
insert_link Nam Elections 2024National assembly elections challenge update The Electoral Court is unable to pronounce itself whether to proceed on an application in which the Independent Patriots for Change and Landless People’s Movement are challenging the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the Swapo Party and President Nangolo Mbumba on alleged irregularities in the National Assembly election, until the Supreme Court decides a legal challenge on the presidential election. The Supreme Court has yet to deliver a […] today15 January, 2025 59
insert_link Interview TranscriptsINTERVIEW: UDF’s Mabasen /Narib Discusses Party’s Parliamentary Seat Allocation and Decision-Making Process In an exclusive interview, United Democratic Front (UDF) spokesperson, Mabasen /Narib, shared insights into the party's decision-making process regarding its two parliamentary seats. /Narib explained the current dilemma surrounding the allocation of these seats, particularly in light of the party's constitutional stipulations and the roles of its president and vice-president. According to the spokeman, the UDF's constitution mandates that the president and vice-president are automatically placed as the first and […] today15 January, 2025 40
insert_link AfricaZimbabwe Seeks to Restructure $12.7B Debt Zimbabwe's president met with creditors and finance executives to discuss clearing debt arrears and restructuring $12.7 billion in external debt reports Reuters. The country aims to access international capital markets for the first time in over two decades, despite its debt accounting for 81% of GDP and a history of financial crises. today26 November, 2024 8
insert_link NamibiaPresident Mbumba Urges Banks to Prioritize Development and SME Support President Nangolo Mbumba has called on commercial banks to shift their focus from profit-driven motives to actively contributing to Namibia's development. Speaking to bank executives in Windhoek, Mbumba highlighted the need for banks to support small and medium-sized enterprises by easing collateral requirements and adopting equity-type funding mechanisms. He stressed the importance of banks becoming development partners, promoting social inclusion, and utilizing innovative banking tools like mobile banking. The meeting […] today29 July, 2024 38
insert_link South AfricaRamaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Western Ethiopia S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa in South Western Ethiopia, which have claimed at least 250 lives. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa has conveyed solidarity with the Ethiopian people and bereaved families, referring to the strong historic relations between South Africa and Ethiopia dating back to the struggle against apartheid: today26 July, 2024 41
insert_link NamibiaPresident Mbumba Calls for Tangible Support from International Bodies During UNDP Visit President, Nangolo Mbumba has called on international organizations to shift their focus from merely providing advice to offering tangible resources that address real-world challenges. During a visit by UNDP resident representative, Alka Bhatia to State House, Mbumba emphasized the need for international bodies to collaborate in solving problems that people can directly benefit from. He criticized the tendency to offer only advisory support and soft loans, stressing the need for […] today19 July, 2024 54
insert_link NamibiaPresident Mbumba Seeks UN Support for Child Malnutrition Amid El Niño Drought Emergency President, Nangolo Mbumba has urged for international aid to address severe child malnutrition in Namibia, particularly in drought-affected areas like Omaheke. With 45 child deaths and 132 malnutrition cases reported last year, Mbumba highlighted the urgent need for food assistance following the declaration of a state of emergency due to El Niño. UN Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo acknowledged the difficulties in mobilizing resources given Namibia's upper middle-income status but affirmed […] today19 July, 2024 47
insert_link NamibiaChildren’s Parliament Begins in Windhoek, Focused on ‘Transforming Education in Namibia’ The Children's Parliament commences today at the Parliament building in Windhoek, inaugurating a week-long series of activities under the theme "Transforming Education In Namibia." Notable guests, including President, Nangolo Mbumba, are expected to attend the sessions, which are held in partnership with the United Nations Fund. The parliament's Sackeus Kadhikwa today15 July, 2024 70