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Masai Ujiri’s Giants of Africa Announces Giants of Africa Festival 2025

Giants of Africa (https://GiantsOfAfrica.org/), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside its founder Masai Ujiri, Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, has announced Giants of Africa Festival 2025. Returning to the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda from July 26-August 2, the event will bring together 320 young athletes from 20 African nations, and more than 20,000 spectators for a week of community, culture, basketball, education, […]

May 9, 2025 20

Entertainment

Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) unveils third edition of short film competition

Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the third edition of its vibrant short film competition, CANEX Shorts, that is designed to recognise and celebrate talents of young filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora. Filmmakers between the ages of 18 and 35 years can enter the competition for a chance to win a cash prize of $2,000 for outstanding work in each of […]

May 9, 2025 5

Entertainment

Afreximbank launches US$ 1 Billion Africa Film Fund to transform the continent’s creative industry

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), has committed to spearhead the launch of the Africa Film Fund (‘the Fund’) as part of its Creative Africa Nexus Programme (CANEX). This transformative undertaking of up to US$1 billion is designed to revolutionize Global Africa’s film and creative industry. This move follows Afreximbank Group's commitment at the CANEX Weekend (CANEX WKND […]

May 8, 2025 5

News

Court hears Namdia diamond heist case as investigations continue

Three individuals appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, facing charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and the illicit trafficking of goods under the Diamond Act. The case, which has drawn significant public interest, was postponed to 7 August 2025 as police continue their investigation. The suspects were apprehended on Monday following coordinated police raids at their residences. The arrests are linked to diamonds stolen in […]

May 8, 2025 4

News

Oranjemund authorities warn residents to avoid Orange River

The Oranjemund Town Council has issued a warning to residents, advising them to steer clear of the Orange River due to rapidly rising water levels and strong currents, which have rendered the river unsafe for swimming. In a statement, the council said that the heightened water levels pose significant risks, particularly to those attempting to swim or cross the river. “Residents are strongly urged to avoid the Orange River […]

May 8, 2025 6

News

One arrest made in ongoing corruption probe involving Roads Authority

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed the arrest of a private individual in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged corrupt practices involving a staff member of the Roads Authority (RA) and a supplier. The suspect was apprehended on Tuesday and is expected to appear in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today, Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The ACC noted that the arrest marks a significant development in the […]

May 7, 2025 6

News

International relations ministry hit by exchange rate pressures, budget strains

https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Video-2025-05-07-at-09.52.26.mp4 By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of International Relations and Trade faced a series of financial challenges during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, largely driven by exchange rate fluctuations that affected the majority of its operational budget. According to minister, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, who presented the ministry’s budget speech in Parliament last week, approximately 80% of the ministry’s operational budget was impacted by volatile currency movements. These fluctuations, she said pose […]

May 7, 2025 4

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Former Nudo leader Kauandenge forms Asoli for Windhoek municipal elections

Former Nudo Secretary General, Josef Kauandenge Windhoek, Namibia—Former Member of Parliament and ex-National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) secretary general Josef Kauandenge has unveiled a new political entity, the Association for Localised Interest (Asoli), which targets active participation in the upcoming Windhoek municipal council elections. Asoli, already registered with the Electoral Commission of Namibia, is set for its official launch this Friday in Windhoek. The movement seeks to invigorate the political […]

May 7, 2025 3

News

Venus field development proceeds despite Marula-1X setback

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Head Office Windhoek, Namibia — The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia and its joint venture partners—TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and Impact Oil & Gas—are moving forward with the development of the Venus Field in Block 2913B (PEL 56), offshore Namibia. This decision comes despite the recent unsuccessful drilling of the Marula-1X exploration well. The Marula-1X well, located approximately 47 kilometers south of the Venus-1X discovery, […]

May 7, 2025 3