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  The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy was briefed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on the reasons for its decision on Eskom’s Multi-Year Price Determination 6 (MYPD6) Revenue Application. Briefing the committee, NERSA outlined the rationale behind its decisions, emphasising the need to balance Eskom’s financial sustainability with the economic pressures facing consumers. The presentation highlighted that Eskom originally requested a staggering 57% increase in […]

  Government is urged to engage the Burundi Government in order to establish a centre for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) there. This recommendation is contained in a report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs which stated that, Uganda’s education curriculum is being taught in schools in Burundi, with learners expected to sit for UNEB exams within Uganda. The report presented by Hon. Gabriel Okumu (NRM, Okoro County) during […]

  SPARK (https://SPARK.Ngo/), in partnership with EYouth and with support from  Google.org, has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt –  a pioneering platform designed to equip 25,000 individuals across the MENA region with essential skills for the tourism industry (Maharat.SPARK.Ngo/). The launch event, held at the Triumph Plaza Hotel in Cairo, welcomed over 100 stakeholders, including representatives from  Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism, industry leaders, and digital learning […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Social Development welcomes the arrest of three South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) officials suspected of fraud at the Idutywa Local Office in the Eastern Cape. The officials were arrested after SASSA’s Eastern Cape Regional Executive Manager, Mr Bandile Maqetuka, visited the Idutywa Local Office on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, unannounced. Several unaccounted-for documents, such as birth certificates, affidavits, bank cards, identity documents, and stamped […]

  The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Central Sahel and Nigeria will halt in April 2025 without urgent funding. This warning comes as the lean season – the period between harvests when hunger peaks – is anticipated to arrive earlier than usual this year across the Sahel region. Millions, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), still rely on WFP’s food […]

Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday – praising the accomplishments of the Trump administration’s sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The visit comes less than 24 hours after President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress with immigration central to his speech. Toni Waterman has more: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-%20U.S-VP-Vance-visits-southern-border.mp3  The post U.S VP Vance visits southern border first appeared on Future Media News.The post U.S VP Vance visits southern […]

In S.A, the African Transformation Movement has condemned Mchunu’s nondisclosure of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report on the Phala Phala saga. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona argues that this move shields president Cyril Ramaphosa from scrutiny, undermines transparency, and raises concerns about the misuse of state resources. He calls for Mchunu to declassify the report immediately to ensure accountability and justice: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-NtshonaOnMchunu.mp3  The post ATM Condemns Mchunu’s Non-Disclosure of Phala […]

  iSON Xperiences (www.iSONXperiences.com), a global leader in AI- driven customer experience (CX) solutions with a presence in 22 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with Aistra, an AI Adoption company, focusing on automation and transformation solutions built around its proprietary AI Agents, MicroApps, and Process Acceleration technologies.  This collaboration will enable iSON Xperiences to leverage Aistra’s advanced AI capabilities to accelerate digital transformation initiatives for their clients worldwide. The […]

Lawmakers are set to debate prison conditions, infrastructure development, and equitable wealth distribution. Concerns are being raised about overcrowded correctional facilities and inadequate rehabilitation programs. Infrastructure talks are focusing on improving roads and public utilities in underserved regions. MPs are also examining how national resources are distributed under the One Namibia, One Nation principle. Further discussions are shaping potential reforms in these sectors.The post Lawmakers set to debating prison conditions […]