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Windhoek, Namibia | 4 August 2026 Elisenheim Property Development Company Limited (EPDC) and Petrosol Petroleum Solutions CC (Petrosol) have announced that the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has issued a retail license for the planned Elisenheim Service Station — a significant milestone in building out essential services infrastructure for the fast-growing Elisenheim Lifestyle Estate community. The license follows years of planning, engagement and collaboration between Petrosol and EPDC to […]

By: Rudolf Iyambo The Bakgalagadi Traditional Authority in the Omaheke Region has expressed concern over the increasing number of people erecting residential structures at the Tsjaka settlement in Epikuro, saying the development is making it difficult for farmers to keep livestockdue to limited grazing land. The area, which was initially established for livestock farming, has gradually developed into a residential settlement. The authority’s Senior Traditional Councillor, Norman Baumakwe, said the […]

  With Charene Labuschagne having been crowned Miss Namibia 2026 in Gobabis on Saturday, Future Media News caught up with the new titleholder to find out what she plans to focus on during her reign. Rechelle Hamases was named first runner-up, while Albertina Haimbala placed second runner-up. In addition to the crown, Labuschagne also walks away with a house from the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and a brand-new vehicle. Speaking […]

The Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre will launch the inaugural Dr Hage G. Geingob Town Hall Conversation in Windhoek this evening, aimed at preserving the legacy of the late president. Speaking ahead of the event, organising team member Ambassador Albertus Aochamub said the initiative is part of what the Centre calls the Hage Geingob Town Hall Series, inspired by the countrywide town hall meetings Geingob held during his presidency, some […]

By: Maria Namupala Police in the Omusati Region arrested a 24-year-old father for allegedly fatally stabbing his five-year-old daughter on Wednesday afternoon. The man fled the scene at Oshifo village in the Ruacana Constituency. According to Omusati Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, the suspect was arrested on Sunday at Oshikuku and is expected to appear in Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The suspect allegedly used an unknown sharp object […]

UNAM Welcomes Denga Ndaitwah’s Boy Child Initiative The University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus has welcomed First Gentleman Denga Ndaitwah’s engagement with the boy child, saying the initiative comes at a crucial time as many young men struggle with mental health challenges and are often reluctant to seek help. Speaking to Future Media News, UNAM Katima Mulilo Campus student counsellor and part-time lecturer Ritta Ngoma said Ndaitwah will visit the […]

The Lechem Foundation is appealing for greater community support as it seeks to expand its food security and youth mentorship programmes to reach more vulnerable children. Speaking to Future Media News, Lechem Foundation Director Lisa Marie Maritz said the organisation’s name comes from the Hebrew word for “bread” and reflects its mission of providing “bread for today and hope for tomorrow.” Beyond supplying food, the foundation focuses on mentorship, training […]

By: Josia Shigwedha  Information and Communication Minister Emma Theofelus say the government will rebury seven national heroes and former political prisoners on 24 August, two days ahead of the official Heroes’ Day commemoration in the capital.  Theofelus said the former liberation icons will be accorded to the dignity and honour they deserve through the reburials.  The minister made the announcement on Thursday at the Outapi Government Information Centre in the […]

By: Staff Reporter The University of Namibia (Unam)on Friday bid farewell to its Pro-Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor Frednard Gideon, as he takes up a new role at the Namibian University of Science and Technology. Gideon, who has been with Unam for almost 30 years, will assume his new role as Nust vice-chancellor on 1 August. “We do not bid him farewell with sadness, but with admiration and gratitude” […]