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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a medical doctor and former public health official, has been projected to win Michigan’s open US Senate seat, defeating former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers. He will be the first American Muslim senator in the country. His campaign was marked by attacks over his Muslim faith and allegations of links to the Muslim Brotherhood, which he denied. President Donald Trump an...

South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has reaffirmed the department’s commitment to working more closely with the South African Medical Association (SAMA) to improve healthcare services. This follows changes in the association’s leadership, with Edward Ngwenya elected as its new chairperson and former chairperson Mvuyisi Mzukwa appointed president. Department spokesperson Foster Mohale sa...

The Democratic Party has secured major victories in the US midterm elections, winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, although some results are still being finalised. The outcome marks a setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, and could make it more difficult for the administration to advance its legislative agenda. Trump responded to the results i...

The United States plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Agoa, from 1 January 2027, raising questions about the role of political considerations in access to the trade programme. The planned suspension comes as the US reviews its trade relations with African countries. Rwanda previously lost some of its Agoa benefits in 2018 following a dispute with W...

The Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of the US Congress after securing several unexpected victories in traditionally Republican strongholds, including Texas, Kansas and Ohio. The result is a setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, and could make it more difficult for the administration to pass legislation through Congress. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries...

Western Cape police have arrested a wanted gang member after a shootout with Anti-gang unit officers in Manenberg. Police say the suspect opened fire when he spotted officers deployed as part of security measures for the local government elections. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa says the suspect is expected to face charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm: Future Media N...

Bomb threats forced the temporary evacuation of polling stations at several schools across Ohio on Tuesday, as a record 1.7 million people had already cast early ballots before Election Day. Among the tightest races in the state is the contest for the United States Senate seat, where the incumbent Republican John Husted faces a challenge from former Senator Sherrod Brown, who left the chamber in 2...

President Donald Trump says the US will cut off roughly N$66.88 billion in annual aid to Israel by the end of the year. America provides military aid to Israel under a ten-year memorandum of understanding that began in 2018 and is set to expire in 2028. A September poll conducted by Quinnipiac University found that nearly 48% of voters believe the US is too supportive of Israel, up from 16% in 201...

Something is coming to Windhoek. Do you remember Dorsland, the iconic rhino cow that was poached during the weekend of 18 and 19 October last year? She was pregnant and her calf, which she was still suckling, was also killed. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Namibia is pushing to unlock N$15 billion in stalled investment projects currently trapped by administrative bottlenecks and legislative hurdles. According to an October briefing presented to Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare by Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, the Minister of International Relations and Trade, 15 major projects face delays, while a broader pipeline of 94 projects holds the potential to genera...

Motorists are expressing concern over rising fuel costs, saying the latest increase is putting further pressure on household budgets. They are calling on the government to introduce additional measures to ease the financial burden. From today, petrol in Windhoek will increase by N$2 to N$28.58 per litre. Diesel at 50 ppm will cost N$30.86 per litre, while diesel at 10 ppm will rise to N$30.96 per...

To South Africa now, where one of the five people accused of attacking North West farmer Donovan Marx is expected to become a state witness. The other four face charges of attempted murder, robbery and illegal possession of a firearm. They return to court on 13 November for bail proceedings. Provincial police commissioner Arthur Peter Adams told the media that investigators believe the man was not...

King Charles says the history of the transatlantic slave trade fills his heart with horror. Speaking at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, he said history cannot be changed and that its legacy includes both achievements and wrongs. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

China says Namibia could boost exports and attract manufacturing investment through its zero-tariff policy for African countries. Ambassador Zhao Weiping was speaking at a media briefing at the Chinese embassy in Windhoek today. He says the removal of import duties will make Namibian products, particularly agricultural goods, more competitive in the Chinese market. While uranium exports already en...

The World Bank Group says micro, small and medium-sized enterprises account for 90% of businesses worldwide and provide 75% of jobs in developing countries. However, many struggle to access finance to grow. The organisation has introduced a new strategy to expand funding for these businesses, using digital payments, transaction records and other data to help lenders assess businesses without tradi...

Motorists are reminded that the fuel price will rise at midnight on Tuesday by N$2 per litre of petrol and a whopping N$3 per litre of both grades of diesel. The energy minister Modestus Amutse announced the increase on Monday. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Namibia is estimated to record 4 205 new cancer cases in 2024, according to the Globocan 2024 estimates. Breast cancer is the most common, with 701 cases, followed by cervical cancer with 453 and prostate cancer with 440. The Cancer Association of Namibia says the figures highlight the need for greater awareness, early screening, HPV vaccination and improved access to cancer treatment and care. Th...

Namibia is well-acquainted with drought and arid conditions but, global water expert Dr James Dalton says the country is fast becoming an international reference point for turning extreme water scarcity into climate resilience. He was speaking at the Government Information Centre, unpacking the recently held third Water Symposium. He says Namibia leads in several sectors. Future Media News Podcast...

TLU SA says cooperation between police and farming communities is key to fighting rural crime. The agricultural organisation has welcomed the arrest of suspects following violent attacks in the Sannieshof and Ventersdorp farming communities in North West. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl says the arrests show the value of quick police action, good investigations and cooperation between communities and law...

South Africa is assessing the economic impact of Washington’s decision to withdraw its benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act from January, citing concerns over corruption and trade barriers. Department of Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson Kaamil Alli says affected businesses will receive support on a company-by-company basis, while existing measures introduced in respons...

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections today, with control of the Senate and House, both currently held by the Republicans, at stake. Opinion surveys suggest the Democrats are well-positioned to win the House, while the party holds the advantage in the Senate race in Michigan, Kansas, Maine, Ohio, and Texas. President Donald Trump, whose approval rating is around 38%, says all his a...

The DA says South Africa’s exclusion as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act next year was avoidable and completely unnecessary in the context of sound economic diplomacy and negotiation. The Office of the US Trade Representative found that the government has engaged in practices which are inconsistent with Agoa’s eligibility criteria. DA Ryan Smith says the country’s Agoa exclu...

Major investment banks are warning that a sharp cooling-off in the artificial intelligence boom, known as a trade correction, could pose a real risk to the global economy. In simple terms, a "trade correction" happens when stock prices fall significantly, usually by 10% or more, after rising too fast, as investors step back to re-evaluate what those companies are actually worth. Data shows the wor...

Community activist Michael Amushelelo is calling for a peaceful national shutdown in response to the expected fuel price increase on Wednesday, 4 November. His proposal includes a nationwide boycott of fuel purchases and voluntary participation by workers, with employers’ cooperation. He has also suggested considering lawful school closures, while ensuring children’s safety and keeping essential a...

Namibia’s market for hybrid and electric vehicles is showing signs of growth, with sales increasing by 127% year-on-year to 59 units in September 2026, up from 26 units in the same period last year, no doubt due to the surge in fuel prices. According to IJG Securities’ latest vehicle sales report, electric vehicles, including conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric models, accou...