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By Leonard Witbeen Katutura Residents Committee representative, Shaun Gariseb, has condemned the City of Windhoek’s approach to electricity disconnections and its handling of the recent power tariff hike application, accusing the municipality of undermining legal directives and acting in bad faith. Gariseb alleges that last year, despite electricity being subsidised by government, the City of Windhoek unlawfully disconnected power to households over unpaid water bills—something he says is prohibited by […]

Namibia is making history by hosting the 2025 Commonwealth Business Summit and Trade Ministers Meeting — the first time these events take place outside London. This unprecedented move brings key global trade leaders to Windhoek. On the margins of the event, NIPDB CEO Nangula Uaandja shared her insights in an exclusive interview with Future Media News. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Nangula-Uaandja-conference-1.mp3 The Conference ends on Friday.The post Namibia Hosts First-Ever Commonwealth Trade Meetings Outside […]

The European Union has committed €911,000 (approximately N$19 million) to support emergency drought response through UNICEF, which is also contributing an extra €228,000 (about N$5 million) from its own resources. The joint effort is aimed at expanding life-saving assistance to communities severely impacted by the ongoing El Niño and La Niña conditions. Around 86,000 people in affected. Ana Beatriz Martins is EU’s Ambassador to Namibia: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Ana-Beatriz-Martins-contribution.mp3 Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga […]

Allegations of unlawful sale of unregistered medicines have prompted the Health Ministry to request an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission into the operations of the Medicines Regulatory Council. Selma Taapopi reports for NewsOnOne. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-TAAPOPI-ON-MOH-AND-ACC-.wav  CThe post ACC to Investigate Medicine Sale Violations at Regulatory Council first appeared on Future Media News.The post ACC to Investigate Medicine Sale Violations at Regulatory Council appeared first on Future Media News.

The Bank of Namibia is expected to reveal its latest repo rate decision today, with the current rate standing at 6.75%. While South Africa recently lowered its repo rate to 7.25%, narrowing the interest rate gap between the two countries, experts have emphasized the importance of maintaining the dollar peg. Economist Robert McGregor from CIRRIUS Capital shared his outlook on the upcoming decision. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Robert-McGregor-expectation.mp3 The post BoN Set to Announce […]

Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority CEO Kenneth Matomola has urged members of medical aid funds to take Annual General Meetings more seriously, citing consistently low attendance. He emphasized that AGMs are essential governance platforms for influencing how members’ contributions are managed, especially amid rising healthcare costs. Victoria Raimond is the Manager for Corporate Communications and Consumer Education at NAMFISA. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Victoria-Raimond-AGM.mp3 The post NAMFISA CEO Raises Alarm Over Low AGM Turnout first appeared […]

  Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa, shared during an interview with NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo, that the long-awaited Rent Control Bill is still part of the ministry’s 2025 legislative priorities. However, he admitted he has not yet received a full briefing on the bill’s status. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-HERTHA-ON-RENT-CONTROL-.mp3 The post Rent Control Still on the Table for 2025 first appeared on Future Media News.The post Rent Control Still on the Table for […]

Economic expert Josef Sheehama made a strong case for Namibia to join the BRICS bloc, describing it as a smart and strategic move for the country’s future. Speaking about the fragile global economic and political environment, Sheehama stressed that Namibia can no longer afford to remain neutral but must diversify its international alliances and rebalance traditional ties to reduce dependence on partners who may not fully support its interests. Sheehama […]

  Social justice activist Herbert Jauch weighed in on the persistent challenges of poverty and unemployment, drawing attention to the urgent need for practical government interventions. Speaking in the context of reflecting on the legacy of Veikko Nekundi, a respected national figure, Jauch noted that while these issues have been widely acknowledged for years, what is now needed is clear and actionable plans from the administration. “The issue of poverty […]