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Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane during a march in Maputo on Wednesday, leaving at least 10 injured, according to Mondlane’s team and a human rights researcher in a Reuters report. A police spokesperson confirmed dispersing the crowd but provided no further details. The march took place just hours before President Daniel Chapo signed an agreement with some political parties to address ongoing protests over his […]

The Bank of Namibia has introduced a N$60 commemorative banknote to celebrate the late President Hage Geingob’s 60 years of service. One Africa TV’s Ellen Shihepo reports that the central bank governor Johannes !Gawaxab announced the notes will be in circulation within two weeks, with public awareness campaigns planned for the new note’s features. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-ELLEN-ON-GEINGOB-NOTE.wav  The post Bank of Namibia Launches N$60 Commemorative Note for Geingob first appeared on Future […]

In a Reuters report, Lesotho’s foreign minister expressed shock and insult on Wednesday over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that “nobody has ever heard of” the African nation. Trump made the remark during his address to Congress while criticizing foreign aid spending, including $8 million allocated for LGBTQI+ programs in Lesotho. In response, the minister invited Trump to visit the country.The post Lesotho Foreign Minister Condemns Trump’s Dismissive Remark first […]

The US Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid. The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed. Ira Spitzer reports. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-U.S-Supreme-Court-rejects-Trump.mp3  The post U.S Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid first appeared on Future Media News.The post U.S Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to […]

The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation’s 2017/2018 financial reports are under scrutiny in Parliament. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about financial mismanagement and inefficiencies at the state broadcaster. The recent strike by NBC workers, centered on fair wages and operational disruptions, remains a key topic. Some MPs are pushing for enhanced financial oversight to avert future issues. The ongoing debate sees government officials offering additional clarifications.The post Parliament Debates NBC Financials and Workers’ […]

  Cultural Creators from three of South Africa’s neighbouring countries feature in KFC (https://Global.KFC.com) Streetwise’s new Original Feeds Original campaign, which celebrates the inspiration that feeds creativity. Windhoek fashion designer Ruberto Scholtz, Harare visual director Rowan Sakarombe and the Botswana Metalheads feature in the campaign’s epic TV commercial (https://apo-opa.co/41przaO), which stars Khuli Chana, Blxckie and 25K. The commercial’s soundtrack https://apo-opa.co/4ks07ll is a new song, the Originals Anthem, written and recorded by the rappers. “Just […]

According to One Africa NewsOnOne journalist Josia Shiwedha, Windhoek emergency services are actively searching for a man swept away by flash floods on Tuesday. The man was attempting to cross a riverbed along Marconi Street in the Southern Industrial Area when the incident occurred. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-JOSIA-ON-MARCONI.wav  The post Windhoek Emergency Services Search for Missing Man After Flash Floods first appeared on Future Media News.The post Windhoek Emergency Services Search for Missing […]

In S.A, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse urges Finance minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritise the fight against corruption and financial mismanagement in next week’s revised budget speech. The organisation criticised the government for failing to tackle wasteful spending and poor financial management, which could improve the national budget by 500-billion-rand annually. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage expects meaningful changes in the upcoming budget: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-DuvenageOnRevisedBudget.mp3  The post OUTA Urges SA Finance Minister […]

Parliament Debates Investigation Into Unethical Banking Fees and Overcharging Parliament is currently engaged in a discussion over a potential investigation into unethical banking fees and overcharging practices in Namibia. Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have voiced concerns about the negative impact high banking fees have on consumers and small businesses, urging for more financial transparency and possible regulatory reforms to address the issue. The proposed motion aims to ensure that […]