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India and the European Union say they’re eager to mark a new phase in bilateral relations ahead of talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen will discuss a free trade agreement and possibly defence and investment deals with Indian officials as China and US tariffs loom large on both Indian and European economies. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ENG-India-EU-to-talk-trade.mp3  The post […]

Residents of Windhoek East turned out in large numbers, lining up for over a kilometer to witness the solemn street procession carrying the remains of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. While reporting for NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, correspondents Ketemba Tjipepa and Ellen Shihepo captured the emotions of those present in particular Chris Jacobie, an employee at Gondwana Collection: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ENG-ELLEN-AND-KETEMBA-ON-JACOBIE.wav Last night’s full bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. […]

The City of Windhoek has addressed concerns over the recent electricity disconnection of Petrus Eiseb, stating it was due to unpaid arrears of N$4,300, in line with its Credit Control Policy. The statement issued by the Chief Executive Officer’s office says, Eiseb’s account had been overdue for over 60 days before disconnection, but he later benefited from a N$10,000 debt write-off under the 2024 Debt Write-Off exercise. His electricity was […]

Build One South Africa has criticised corporate Public Relations campaigns that do little to fix South Africa’s education crisis. Leader Mmusi Maimane called on businesses to invest in long-term solutions like Early Childhood Development centres instead of branded donations. With over three-million learners lacking desks and 81-percent of children unable to read for meaning by age 10, BOSA’s Roger Solomons demands sustainable corporate investment in education: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ENG-RogersOnCompanies.mp3  The post BOSA […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has enlisted international consulting firm Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD) to support oil and gas engagement between the U.S. and Africa. This collaboration will not only ensure that Africa’s energy interests are effectively represented in U.S. legislative and policy discussions, but also aims to facilitate greater capital and technology injection by U.S. firms into […]

    The First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has started freezing the accounts of customers who fail to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, leaving some clients frustrated over the lack of access to their funds. The move is part of the bank’s obligation to adhere to the Financial Intelligence Act and other regulatory requirements aimed at preventing financial crimes. FNB Namibia’s spokesperson, Kirsty Watermeyer, said that freezing accounts […]

  The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Group has signed an agreement to become an implementing entity of the Pandemic Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4h0TQu3). This enables the Bank to coordinate financing of the Fund’s approved projects in Africa, as well as to participate in a call for proposals for financing investments scheduled to launch next month. The financial procedures agreement, signed in January with the World Bank Group (the International Bank for Reconstruction […]

    By: Junior Mutaleni In a decisive verdict delivered this morning, the Supreme Court dismissed the legal challenge Dr Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) brought against the President and other respondents. The case, stemming from the 2024 presidential election, saw Itula, the IPC’s candidate, contesting the victory of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party. Presiding Judge Justice, Chief Justice Peter Shivute declared the election […]