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Norway-Namibia business talks open doors for further collaboration

Future Media Project Coordinator Rukee Kaakunga says a recent engagement between Norwegian delegates and Namibian entrepreneurs provided an opportunity to discuss the local business environment and explore areas for cooperation. Kaakunga says the discussions were productive, with entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and the Norwegian delegation contributing questions and ideas.

12 Nov 4AM 1 min

Trump calls for complete US victory in war against Iran

President Donald Trump says it is time for the US to secure a complete victory in its war against Iran. The US moved troops to the Middle East in the run-up to the midterm elections, as there was speculation that Washington was preparing to resume full-scale military action against Tehran…

12 Nov 4AM 1 min

Oshikoto water project brings relief to local communities

Communities along the Onkani-Onakandi stretch in the Oshikoto Region now have improved access to clean water following the completion of a new 10-kilometre pipeline. Speaking during the handover on Wednesday, the Oshikoto Regional Head of Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination, Stevenson Tuukondjele, says the project brings major relief to residents in more…

12 Nov 3AM 1 min

Ammonia leak at South African chicken plant hospitalises 24 workers

Authorities have opened an investigation into an ammonia leak at Festive Chicken in Olifantsfontein, Ekurhuleni, that left 24 workers hospitalised. The incident was reported via the City of Ekurhuleni’s Life-Threatening Call Centre yesterday, prompting crews from the Olifantsfontein Fire Station to initiate an immediate emergency intervention. Disaster and Emergency Management…

12 Nov 3AM 1 min

Developing nations call for more funding to prepare for climate disasters

Delegates at the COP31 summit in Antalya have been told that only a fifth of the annual climate investment needed for disaster preparedness and urban resilience is currently being met. Developing nations say the shortfall is leaving them unable to upgrade infrastructure or rebuild after extreme weather events, and they…

12 Nov 3AM 1 min

SADC ministers discuss HIV, AIDS and health security in Durban

South Africa is hosting a joint meeting of Southern African Development Community health ministers and ministers responsible for HIV and Aids in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, until Friday. Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale says the meeting comes at a critical time and will focus on regional cooperation, health security and responses to…

12 Nov 3AM 1 min

Kenya begins countdown to being declared Ebola-free

Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, marking an important step in containing the outbreak. The country has now begun a 42-day countdown before it can be declared free of the disease. Health Minister Aden Duale announced the development in Nairobi. Under World Health Organisation guidelines, the countdown begins after…

12 Nov 3AM 1 min

Kushner describes Abu Dhabi talks as tough but productive

US special envoy Jared Kushner has described the last two days of peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi as "tough but productive"; however, he says territorial issues remain the biggest hurdle. The talks ended with no hint of any breakthroughs to end the nearly five-year-long war. Kushner…

12 Nov 3AM 1 min

Heavy rain leaves several families in Oshifukwa in need of support

Omuthiya Constituency Councillor, Erastus Nekomba, is calling on Good Samaritans, the business community, and the public to assist nearly eight families at Oshifukwa village, whose homesteads were severely damaged by a heavy rainstorm on Wednesday. Maria Namupala from Future Media News reports.

12 Nov 2AM 1 min

Ferrari linked to Tembisa Hospital looting sells for R10.1 million

A luxury Ferrari worth more than 11 million rand and owned by alleged tender fraudster Hangwani Maumela sold at auction for 10.1 million rand, above the 9.5 million rand reserve price. The car is linked to the two-billion-rand looting of Tembisa Hospital. Maumela is accused of masterminding three alleged syndicates…

12 Nov 2AM 1 min

Nearly 800 Meatco jobs on the chopping block

Meatco has suspended slaughter operations following the closure of international beef export markets due to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak. The Corporation says 85 percent of its earnings come from exports, putting severe pressure on its finances and its ability to sustain nearly 800 employees. Meatco is considering salary reductions, voluntary…

12 Nov 12AM 1 min

Swimming South Africa faces renewed mismanagement allegations

The DA says governance failures in South Africa’s sports sector contributed to Olympic swimming champion Tatjana Smith’s decision to represent the Netherlands. The party accuses Swimming South Africa of mismanagement and a lack of accountability, despite repeated calls for intervention. DA MP Leah Potgieter is calling on Sports Minister Gayton…

12 Nov 12AM 1 min

Namibia to open borders for maize imports in December

Namibia recorded an estimated 114 000-metric ton maize harvest in 2026, one of the largest on record. However, the country will still need to import maize to meet domestic demand, highlighting its continued reliance on imports despite improved local production, even if borders will only open in December this year. Future…

11 Nov 11PM 1 min

Okahandja’s water system struggles to meet growing demand

Okahandja’s growing population is putting increasing pressure on its water infrastructure, with the town now estimated to have about 45 000 residents, compared to the 15 000 it was originally designed to accommodate. Residents have been struggling with long water interruptions since last week. Okahandja’s Deputy Mayor Charl Coetzee says the…

11 Nov 11PM 1 min

FNB avails financing for serviced land

FNB Namibia has introduced a financing solution to help municipalities and town councils accelerate the delivery of serviced land. The Land Servicing Value Proposition provides loans for essential infrastructure such as roads, water, sewerage, and electricity, with repayments made from plot sales proceeds. FNB Namibia says the initiative aims to…

11 Nov 11PM 1 min

South African youth launch nationwide jobs campaign

The National Youth Unemployment Movement has launched a nationwide drive, dubbed #UnemploymentFreeCities2029, to tackle joblessness and stimulate employment across South Africa. The campaign follows the latest labour data showing that while the number of unemployed citizens aged 15 to 34 dipped by 23-thousand to five million, total youth employment also…

11 Nov 11PM 1 min

UN chief sounds alarm on climate crisis

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned world leaders that the climate crisis is advancing faster than efforts to contain it. Addressing the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, he called for urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels. Negotiators from nearly 200…

11 Nov 11PM 1 min

Youth Trade Forum to connect young entrepreneurs with international markets

International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has launched the National Youth Trade Forum, which will take place in Windhoek on 18 and 19 November. The forum will bring together young Namibian entrepreneurs and potential buyers, providing youth-owned businesses with an opportunity to showcase market-ready products and explore trade opportunities…

11 Nov 10AM 1 min

South Africa’s ANC Youth League says party’s brand has suffered years of damage

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji says the ANC brand has been damaged over many years. Malatji was responding to former president Thabo Mbeki’s remarks that president Cyril Ramaphosa should consider resigning following the election outcome. Malatji says the party’s poor performance in the 2026 Local Government Elections cannot be…

11 Nov 10AM 1 min

Meatco faces financial strain as foot-and-mouth disease halts beef exports 

Meatco says it is facing severe sustainability choices and mounting financial pressure following the suspension of international beef exports on 23 September due to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. With approximately 85% of Meatco's earnings historically tied to international exports, local sales are proving insufficient to replace the lost revenue. As a…

11 Nov 9AM 1 min