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Belgian prosecutors are investigating a cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in seven European countries. Hackers remotely switched freezers to defrost mode, destroying large quantities of food. Investigators suspect sabotage rather than extortion, as no ransom demand was made. Will Denselow reports from Brussels. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Lüderitz Town Council has launched a N$615 million plan to strengthen urban infrastructure and local economic development in preparation for the anticipated economic boom driven by green hydrogen, aquaculture, port expansion, logistics and tourism. In October, the town council launched three documents: the Strategic Plan 2026/27 to 2030/31, the Urban Guiding Vision for Lüderitz 2040, and a socio-e...

Acting Inspector General of Police, Major-General Anna-Marie Nainda says the police have spent N$700 000 in lawsuit claims related to unlawful arrest and detention during the past three years. She shared this figure at the start of training in this regard, facilitated by local lawman, Sisa Namandje. Nainda rightly points out this money could be spent better. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is placing growing financial pressure on the beef industry, threatening revenue, jobs and export markets. Savanna Beef CEO Ian Collard says prolonged disruptions to livestock movement and processing could have serious consequences for farmers, meat processors and the wider economy. The industry is calling for urgent intervention to contain the outbreak and...

Namibia is expected to experience high temperatures this week, particularly in the northern and northeastern regions, where maximum temperatures could exceed 40°C in some areas. The heat is also expected to spread towards the two Kavango regions and parts of central and northern Namibia later in the week. There is a chance of isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers over parts of the central...

The University of the Western Cape has raised concern over the growing normalisation of political violence in South Africa ahead of the local government elections. According to police, 45 political attacks were recorded between January and September, resulting in at least 43 deaths. A further nine politically linked killings were reported in October alone. University's Lisa Thompson says these fig...

The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft says US president Donald Trump could become even more reckless on Iran if the Republicans lose the midterm elections. Executive vice president Trita Parsi told Al Jazeera if the Democrats take the House and the Senate, they will be in a position to create significant obstacles for Trump to continue this war. Parsi believes there is a faint possibilit...

The petrol price for November has increased by N$2.00 and diesel by N$3.00 per litre. The price is effective at midnight on Tuesday, 3 November. Energy minister Modestus Amutse says that although there was relief in prices with releases by G7 nations during the month, other factors contributed to large under-recoveries at the pump average around N$3 per litre of both petrol and diesel. Shipping an...

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says 139 election-related crime dockets have been registered nationally since the commencement of the local government election process. Of these, 21 were reported during the first voter registration weekend in June, 13 during the second registration weekend in August, and 105 outside the registration weekends. NATJOINTS chairperson Tebello...

Police forces across Europe are bracing for renewed unrest as schools reopen today, with student groups and labour unions calling fresh nationwide protests for Tuesday and Thursday. William Denselow in Brussels says that while the European protest wave shares common themes, the specific triggers driving people onto the streets differ markedly from country to country. Future Media News Podcasts Web...

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party has listened to concerns and challenges raised by South Africans during its election campaign. He delivered the keynote address at the party’s final Siyanqoba Rally in the Eastern Cape ahead of the elections. Ramaphosa said the ANC has heard calls for better working conditions, the cost of living to go down, action against gender-based violence, and gre...

Australian captain Pat Cummins has admitted changes are needed after his side lost the Test series against South Africa 2-1 and the number one ranking. Chasing a target of 288, Australia were bowled out for 111 on day five to suffer a 176-run defeat in the deciding Test in Cape Town. This marked Australia's third loss in their past five Tests. Cummins acknowledges selection discussions are inevita...

The third Russia-Africa Summit has concluded in Moscow after two days of discussions on strengthening political and economic ties between Russia and African countries. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for historical relations between Namibia and Russia to translate into practical economic benefits, highlighting opportunities in mining, agriculture, fisheries, technology transfer and skills...

Brent crude may have dipped a little as Iranian and Qatari officials continue talks to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. But international traders warn that tensions could push prices towards US$120 a barrel after Tuesday’s US midterm elections with the Trump administration having toned down rhetoric regarding Iran in the run-up to the vote. Future Media News South African economist Dawie Klopper fo...

More information is available on Sunday morning's horror crash involving an Amarok and Fortuner, in which seven people were killed. Joseph Simson, known as Nally, is confirmed under the dead with four others identified as Tomas Shinanga, Dino Shinanga, Paulus Nuuyoma and Maria Hongola. Two victims are unidentified while one survivor, a passenger in the Fortuner, is in critical condition. Omusati c...

The Hephzibah Mental Health Wellness Centre is urging Namibians to speak up and seek professional help when loved ones struggle with alcohol or drug use. Founder Cynthia Martin says the initiative aims to encourage families to support loved ones battling substance abuse, while raising awareness among young people about vaping and cannabis use, including misconceptions that these substances improve...

The Deputy Agri-minister Ruthy Masake said transformation in the agriculture sector requires incorporating modern technology with indigenous knowledge, rather than relying solely on expensive machinery. Speaking at the national World Food Day commemoration in Onyaanya Constituency, Oshikoto Region, on Friday, Masake said climate-resilient farming depends on localised, practical solutions. Future M...

Iran's army has warned that any new war could spread well beyond the Middle East, as Iranian negotiators hold a third day of Qatar-mediated talks in Doha aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and Israel. US President Donald Trump has said the negotiations are going well, but has also spoken of Iranian targets the United States still needs to deal with, while US Secretary of State Mar...

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says it is ready to facilitate and safeguard free, fair and safe local government elections across the country. Special voting is taking place today and tomorrow, with the main election day on Wednesday. NATJOINTS chairperson Tebello Mosikili says security assessments have been conducted at all voting stations, with intelligence-led deploym...

In international news, Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday in high-stakes midterm elections that will decide the balance of power in Washington for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate are up for grabs. Currently, Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers. A Democratic win in either house would bring leg...

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the provincial government has completed 21 of the 67 directives aimed at strengthening the response to gender-based violence and femicide, with a further 38 underway. He briefed the media yesterday on the province’s 90-Day GBVF Response Plan. This follows presidential directives and a four-point plan to combat the scourge of GBVF in the province. Lesufi acknowle...

A Learjet flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed into a Palm Beach County neighbourhood in Florida yesterday, killing all nine people aboard. In a video, the aircraft can be seen nose-diving and erupting into a giant fireball near a major roadway. At least 600 residents were evacuated. The crash is the second deadliest in the US this year, following June’s skydiving plane crash in Butle...

South Africa votes this week in its local authority elections. Security is tight amid strong campaigning from all the parties. In KwaZulu-Natal police have warned that marches and protests will not be allowed on election day, Wednesday, 4 November. Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Phumelele Makoba says anyone taking part in such demonstrations will be committing a crime. Future Media News Pod...

Twenty-year-old Kimi Antonelli has claimed his maiden World Drivers' Championship in just his second season, becoming the youngest Formula One champion in history. The Mercedes driver finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix to secure the title with four races left in the season. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the race with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton in second. Antonelli, who is also the first It...

The FNB Eagles have pulled off a dramatic 3-2 ODI series victory over Test nation Ireland, securing a landmark achievement for Namibian cricket on home soil. After dropping the series opener, the Eagles bounced back in the 2nd ODI as skipper Gerhard Erasmus blasted a brilliant unbeaten 156 off 125 balls, powering Namibia to 321 and their first-ever ODI win over a Full Member side by 31 runs. Namib...