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Photo: MTC Social Media The Branding and Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek from 8 to 10 April 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel, bringing together industry experts to discuss branding, marketing, and innovation. MTC spokesperson John Ekongo says the event will also feature 18 excellence award categories, recognising outstanding creativity and impact in marketing, communications, and advertising.    https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ENG-John-Ekongo-Indaba.wav

Photo: NEF Socials The Namibian Employers’ Federation is urging realistic and affordable labour and economic policies in 2026, saying rising business costs and regulatory pressure are threatening jobs. Federation president Elia Shikongo stresses that slow economic growth and high unemployment require policies that support business sustainability to protect employment.  https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ENG-Elia-Shikongo-labour.wav  

National Assembly Speaker, Saara Kuugongelwa- Amadhila (Photo by: Namibia Press Agency) National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuungongelwa-Amadhila met with Finnish Member of Parliament Ville Valkonen, chair of the Namibia–Finland Parliamentary Friendship Group, to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries. The talks covered development projects, education, trade, investment, and tourism. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ENG-Saara-Kuungongelwa-Amadhila-Finnish.wav Valkonen described Namibia as Finland’s most active parliamentary partner in Africa, highlighting strong interest from Finnish businesses and […]

Photo contributed The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reassured its members that they will not lose their homes if they are unable to fully repay loans under its new pension-backed housing finance scheme. The assurance follows concerns that the initiative could expose retirees to the risk of property repossession. GIPF chief executive Martin Inkumbi says the structure of the scheme is designed to protect members’ primary residences while remaining […]

Unam main campus, Windhoek (File photo) The University of Namibia (UNAM) has announced it will refund registration fees paid by eligible students, following a directive from Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp. The minister has instructed all public universities to refund students who paid registration fees, reiterating that under government-subsidised tertiary education, no public institution is permitted to charge registration or tuition fees. The university confirmed the refunds […]

Photo by: William Stegmann via Google The Employment Equity Commission has summoned fifteen employers to appear before a Review Panel for failing to comply with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The hearings will take place from the 21st to the 22nd of January 2026 at the National Council in Windhoek and will be open to the public and the media. According to the Commission, the Review Panels will assess deficiencies […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo  Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has directed local authorities nationally to submit outstanding municipal accounts of pensioners and persons living with disabilities for debt write-off. He made the announcement on Monday in Rundu while addressing a local authorities’ induction workshop, saying the government can no longer allow vulnerable citizens to remain burdened by mounting municipal debt. “I am giving this clear message — all municipal accounts of our pensioners and our citizens who […]