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  The European Commission has listed Namibia among countries posing high risks for money laundering and terrorism financing, following February’s FATF grey list decision. The move highlights strategic gaps in Namibia’s financial regulatory systems that need urgent reform. EU Ambassador Ana Beatriz Martins confirmed that the listing—also affecting Kenya, Angola, and others—now awaits approval from the European Parliament and Council. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Ana-Beatriz-Martins-list.wav The post EU Adds Namibia to High-Risk Financial Watchlist […]

  Councillors who do not live in the towns they were elected to serve are facing growing scrutiny from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. Minister James Sankwasa, speaking to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha, highlighted Omuthiya, Ondangwa, and Ongwediva as areas affected by absentee councillors. He recently ordered the removal of Omuthiya councillor Johannes Ndeutepo, citing his residence in Windhoek as grounds for dismissal. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-JOSIA-ON-SANKWASA-AND-COUNCILLOR.wav  The post Minister Acts on […]

  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a strong call for quicker, more transparent business dealings between the U.S. and Africa. Addressing a high-profile panel on energy partnerships, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said American investors must accelerate project timelines and ensure that real social impact—like job creation and infrastructure improvements—reaches Namibian citizens. Without this, she cautioned, communities may lose faith in future collaboration. “Communities must see the benefits of these deals, not just promises. […]

  Sanlam Namibia has entered a new strategic partnership with global insurance powerhouse Allianz, a move the company says will unlock new opportunities and deliver better services to its clients. The announcement was made official in Windhoek on Tuesday, 24 June, where Sanlam Namibia CEO Tertius Stears described the collaboration as a “powerful step forward” that positions the company to meet evolving client needs more effectively. This partnership is part […]

  A massive data breach has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest-ever such incidents in internet history. The Cybernews team, led by Vilius Petkauskas, has been investigating the incident since early 2025. They’ve uncovered 30 datasets ranging from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion user credentials each, covering accounts from Google, Apple, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, government services, VPNs, and more. “It was a hack attack of […]

Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi. Photo: NBC   OMUTHIYA, Namibia — Speaking at the launch of the #EndGBVNamibia campaign in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi highlighted a pressing but often ignored issue: the silent suffering of boys and men subjected to abuse. Kathindi emphasized the urgent need to create safe spaces where they can speak out without fear or stigma. In his speech, the governor remarked that many men endure violence—emotional, […]

Windhoek, Namibia – Prominent labour expert Herbert Jauch has sounded the alarm, warning that Namibia is “flying blind” in its fight against unemployment due to a lack of updated job statistics. Speaking to Future Media, Jauch highlighted that the country has not produced regular labour force data since 2018, making it nearly impossible to evaluate the impact of job creation programs or gauge the effectiveness of government policies. According to […]

Labour expert and social justice advocate Herbert Jauch says the absence of up-to-date employment statistics is crippling the country’s ability to address its mounting unemployment crisis. Speaking to Future Media, Jauch said government has not released a full Labour Force Survey since 2018 — leaving policymakers, citizens, and researchers in the dark. Jauch explained that while the Namibia Statistics Agency had once aimed for biennial labour updates, financial constraints and […]

Passenger vehicle sales saw a sharp 31.2% month-on-month decline in May, though annual figures showed a slight 0.22% uptick. Simonis Storm’s Almandro Jansen attributes the monthly drop to April’s unusually high sales, while noting continued buyer interest driven by favorable credit conditions and demand for smaller SUVs and hatchbacks. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Almandro-Jansen-vehicle-.mp3 The post SUV Demand Cushions Slump in Car Sales first appeared on Future Media News.The post SUV Demand Cushions Slump […]