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In South Africa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has issued guidelines for Stable Coalitions in Local Government. This will assist municipalities in managing coalition governance, strengthen institutional stability and ensure political transitions do not disrupt service delivery. Yesterday marked the start of the 14 days for municipalities to consti...

An Australian teenager who went missing during a camping trip in Victoria’s Gippsland region last Friday has been found alive. The 17-year-old, only identified as William, is believed to have walked back to the drop-off location to retrieve further camping equipment. When he failed to return, his friend searched the area but found no trace of him. Acting police inspector Jason Benbow says William...

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has signed the Cape Town Declaration on Inclusive Insurance, reaffirming its commitment to improving access to affordable insurance for underserved communities. Namfisa says the commitment will support financial inclusion, strengthen consumer protection, and encourage the development of insurance products that meet the needs of more Namibian...

Parliament’s portfolio committee on the Public Service and Administration in South Africa has called for stronger evidence that lifestyle audits are leading to disciplinary action and criminal prosecutions where wrongdoing or corruption is established. It received briefings from Public Works and Infrastructure, Human Settlements, Health, Water and Sanitation, Home Affairs, and Agriculture. Chairpe...

NamWater says the central Namibian coast is consuming roughly twice as much water as its natural aquifers are legally permitted to supply, relying heavily on desalinated seawater to bridge the deficit. Speaking at the third Namibia Regional Water Symposium in Swakopmund, NamWater’s Adelino Batista revealed that groundwater extraction from the Omdel Dam and Kuiseb aquifers is capped at 14 million c...

The former Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab shared insights with The Brief on Namibia’s capital markets, investment readiness and the role of the financial sector in unlocking the country’s economic potential. He says the country needs to mobilise its own investments for development.  Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Five young local entrepreneurs had the opportunity to engage directly with Norway’s development minister, Åsmund Aukrust, during an information-sharing meeting hosted by Future Media Namibia in Windhoek. The entrepreneurs presented their businesses to the Norwegian delegation, allowing for an exchange of information and perspectives. Norway’s development minister, Åsmund Aukrust.  Future Media New...

Future Media Project Coordinator Rukee Kaakunga says a recent engagement between Norwegian delegates and Namibian entrepreneurs provided an opportunity to discuss the local business environment and explore areas for cooperation. Kaakunga says the discussions were productive, with entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and the Norwegian delegation contributing questions and ideas. Future Media New...

President Donald Trump says it is time for the US to secure a complete victory in its war against Iran. The US moved troops to the Middle East in the run-up to the midterm elections, as there was speculation that Washington was preparing to resume full-scale military action against Tehran after the elections. The war has been going on for nearly nine months. Speaking at a Veterans Day event in Vir...

Communities along the Onkani-Onakandi stretch in the Oshikoto Region now have improved access to clean water following the completion of a new 10-kilometre pipeline. Speaking during the handover on Wednesday, the Oshikoto Regional Head of Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination, Stevenson Tuukondjele, says the project brings major relief to residents in more than just water provision.  Future Med...

Authorities have opened an investigation into an ammonia leak at Festive Chicken in Olifantsfontein, Ekurhuleni, that left 24 workers hospitalised. The incident was reported via the City of Ekurhuleni’s Life-Threatening Call Centre yesterday, prompting crews from the Olifantsfontein Fire Station to initiate an immediate emergency intervention. Disaster and Emergency Management Services spokesperso...

Delegates at the COP31 summit in Antalya have been told that only a fifth of the annual climate investment needed for disaster preparedness and urban resilience is currently being met. Developing nations say the shortfall is leaving them unable to upgrade infrastructure or rebuild after extreme weather events, and they are calling on wealthier countries to commit new funding. High-level ministeria...

South Africa is hosting a joint meeting of Southern African Development Community health ministers and ministers responsible for HIV and Aids in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, until Friday. Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale says the meeting comes at a critical time and will focus on regional cooperation, health security and responses to emerging public health challenges. Future Media News spoke...

Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, marking an important step in containing the outbreak. The country has now begun a 42-day countdown before it can be declared free of the disease. Health Minister Aden Duale announced the development in Nairobi. Under World Health Organisation guidelines, the countdown begins after the last confirmed patient tests negative twice, at least 24 hours apart....

US special envoy Jared Kushner has described the last two days of peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi as "tough but productive"; however, he says territorial issues remain the biggest hurdle. The talks ended with no hint of any breakthroughs to end the nearly five-year-long war. Kushner says they have agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange, and they are pushing to bring European co...

Omuthiya Constituency Councillor, Erastus Nekomba, is calling on Good Samaritans, the business community, and the public to assist nearly eight families at Oshifukwa village, whose homesteads were severely damaged by a heavy rainstorm on Wednesday. Maria Namupala from Future Media News reports. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

A luxury Ferrari worth more than 11 million rand and owned by alleged tender fraudster Hangwani Maumela sold at auction for 10.1 million rand, above the 9.5 million rand reserve price. The car is linked to the two-billion-rand looting of Tembisa Hospital. Maumela is accused of masterminding three alleged syndicates linked to the looting, allegedly benefiting by more than 900 million rand in tender...

Meatco has suspended slaughter operations following the closure of international beef export markets due to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak. The Corporation says 85 percent of its earnings come from exports, putting severe pressure on its finances and its ability to sustain nearly 800 employees. Meatco is considering salary reductions, voluntary separation packages and possible restructuring t...

The DA says governance failures in South Africa’s sports sector contributed to Olympic swimming champion Tatjana Smith’s decision to represent the Netherlands. The party accuses Swimming South Africa of mismanagement and a lack of accountability, despite repeated calls for intervention. DA MP Leah Potgieter is calling on Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie to account for his oversight of national spor...

Namibia recorded an estimated 114 000-metric ton maize harvest in 2026, one of the largest on record. However, the country will still need to import maize to meet domestic demand, highlighting its continued reliance on imports despite improved local production, even if borders will only open in December this year. Future Media News spoke to Loide Uahengo, the Manager for Agronomic Development at t...

Okahandja’s growing population is putting increasing pressure on its water infrastructure, with the town now estimated to have about 45 000 residents, compared to the 15 000 it was originally designed to accommodate. Residents have been struggling with long water interruptions since last week. Okahandja’s Deputy Mayor Charl Coetzee says the main challenge is insufficient water pressure management,...

FNB Namibia has introduced a financing solution to help municipalities and town councils accelerate the delivery of serviced land. The Land Servicing Value Proposition provides loans for essential infrastructure such as roads, water, sewerage, and electricity, with repayments made from plot sales proceeds. FNB Namibia says the initiative aims to reduce land costs, improve housing affordability and...

The National Youth Unemployment Movement has launched a nationwide drive, dubbed #UnemploymentFreeCities2029, to tackle joblessness and stimulate employment across South Africa. The campaign follows the latest labour data showing that while the number of unemployed citizens aged 15 to 34 dipped by 23-thousand to five million, total youth employment also dropped by 5,000 to 5.5 million. Movement le...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned world leaders that the climate crisis is advancing faster than efforts to contain it. Addressing the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, he called for urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries are seeking agreement on expanding electricity use and revi...

International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has launched the National Youth Trade Forum, which will take place in Windhoek on 18 and 19 November. The forum will bring together young Namibian entrepreneurs and potential buyers, providing youth-owned businesses with an opportunity to showcase market-ready products and explore trade opportunities. Organised in collaboration with...