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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...

British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has rejected calls for the United Kingdom to issue a formal apology for the transatlantic slave trade or pay reparations to affected countries. Badenoch acknowledged that the slave trade was wrong but argued that continued demands for apologies and compensation risk diverting attention from present-day challenges. She also pointed to Britain’s histor...

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has defended lock Salmaan Moerat against criticism on social media, saying the player’s contribution to the national team goes beyond what supporters see on the field. Moerat has been selected to start in the second row for South Africa’s Nations Championship clash against Italy in Turin on Saturday. The 28-year-old has 11 Test caps but has not featured for the Sprin...

Union federation Saftu has welcomed the Gauteng High Court judgment ordering former Bosasa chief operating officer, Angelo Agrizzi, to pay the State more than R1.66 billion. This is related to proceeds of corruption linked to the company’s unlawful activities. Saftu’s Asive Dyani says Bosasa’s operations demonstrated how private business interests could exploit their proximity to state power to se...

British adventurer Karl Bushby has finally completed one of the most punishing endurance feats in history, walking back to his hometown after a staggering 28-year global trek. He kicked off his epic "Goliath Expedition" way back on November 1st, 1998, stepping out of Punta Arenas, Chile, with two strict rules: no transport to advance his journey, and no returning home except entirely on foot. Over...

The Electoral Commission says at least 780 000South Africans were able to cast their ballots on the first day of special voting on Monday. More than 2.6 million voters are approved to cast their ballots ahead of the local government elections tomorrow. Briefing the media at the National Results Operation Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, yesterday, IEC chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo said the f...

The US National Transportation Safety Board says it has found initial evidence suggesting the aircraft that crashed in Florida could have begun breaking up in mid-air before nose-diving and exploding. Nine people on board the Learjet 60, which was travelling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas, died in Sunday's crash. A tech entrepreneur and his young family, as well as the 20-year-old copilot, wer...

The Motor Industry Staff Association has called on South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority to trace and recover assets linked to the Bosasa corruption scandal, including those held overseas. The call follows a High Court order in Pretoria directing former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi to repay 1.6 billion rand to the state. MISA says authorities should also identify assets held by others w...

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has drained nearly one billion barrels of oil from global inventories, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company chief executive Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber says. Al Jaber warned that the prolonged disruption was putting further pressure on global energy supplies and markets. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for oil shipments from the Gulf to international...

Solidarity asserts that the United States' decision to remove South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act programme stems directly from the government’s failure to repair deteriorating diplomatic relations with Washington. According to the Office of the US Trade Representative, South Africa has engaged in practices that are inconsistent with Agoas's eligibility criteria. Consequently,...

US President Donald Trump has threatened to veto all legislation if Democrats win control of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, as more than 57 million Americans have already cast early ballots. President Trump's approval rating stands at a near-record low of 32% heading into the vote, with Democrats leading nationally by around eight points on the generic congressional ballot. All 435 House...

Motorists face sharp fuel price increases this month, with petrol rising by N$2 per litre and diesel by N$3. Energy Minister Modestus Amutse says high global shipping costs, unfavourable exchange rates and fuel under-recoveries averaging N$3 per litre, drove the increases. The diesel price will impact agriculture and all inflation for households. Future Media News spoke to agricultural economist W...

Good governance is the cause of the first dividend in 20 years, and the highest ever, by the Namibia Airports Company. The company handed over N$7.7 million to the government. Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi welcomed the payment, saying it demonstrates that state-owned enterprises can operate commercially while contributing to government revenue. Future Media News spoke to NAC spokespe...