African leaders descended on Gaborone last Friday to witness with excitement as advocate Duma Gideon Boko took over the reigns as Botswana’s sixth president, ending the leadership grip by the Botswana Democratic Party after 58 years. President Nangolo Mbumba and official opposition leader McHenry Venaani wereamong the attendees. The lawyer from the Umbrella for Democratic...
Despite the usual and several challenges in filmmaking in Namibia, actor Harmony Ahalwa strongly believes the industry is on the rise. Creatives have to do what it takes to be at the top, as there are tonnes of talent and potential. He plays the antagonist role of Pikes in Lubinda, a locally produced film that...
Algeria’s ambassador to Namibia Abdelkrim Diaf has announced that his country will provide financial support to Namibia to address the ongoing drought crisis. This commitment was revealed during the celebration of Algeria’s 70th Revolution anniversary, held in Windhoek this week. Diaf stated that the strong ties between the two sister countries have prompted president Abdelmadjid...
Like the proverbial cat, Donald Trump has nine lives. From an avalanche of lawsuits, convictions, persecutions and even an attempt on his life on 13 July while addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which killed one rallygoer and wounded two others, Trump triumphed. His win in Tuesday’s presidential election against vice-president Kamala Harris comes on...
The establishment of clinics is part of government’s drive to expand and improve access to healthcare services, and to demonstrate commitment to realising the goals of Universal Health Coverage, says health minister Kalumbi Shangula. The construction of health facilities such as the Malengalenga Clinic ensures that patients and clients do not walk long distances to...
The health ministry says the country recorded 28 deaths from 12 286 malaria cases in 2024 with the Zambezi, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West and Oshikoto regions reporting the highest number of incidents. Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula said four of the deaths were from Zambezi. Malaria is endemic in 10 out...
Recently, the Hatika Adult Education Centre (HAEC) hosted its annual Appreciation Dinner, a heartfelt evening dedicated to the remarkable volunteers who give their time, skills and compassion to support the centre’s adult learners. Situated in the heart of Goreangab, HAEC was established in 2019, with the aim to offer language courses to adults and art...
About 50 youth delegates from across the country participated in the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2024 recently, and held discussions where they explored and developed solutions to Namibia’s climate challenges. Talking to Future Media, Jasper Kassoma, a member of the organising committee and youth delegate to COP29, said they want to mainstream contributors, and ensure that...
Former communication ministry spokesperson Shoki Kandjimi (28) has assumed a new role as Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer at PetroFund, effective 1 November 2024. Kandjimi brings a wealth of knowledge in communication and public relations. He was in charge of the internal and external communications of the ministry from 1 September 2022 until 23 October...
Tuuda Haitulab, museums omkhâis mâisab ra mîsa !oas ge !hao!nāsi ǂhunumâsiba ra ǁgauǂui ǁgauǁgaun di oahā-ūhes ǁîn di ǂhunuma !hūgu ǁgasa, ǁaruhā-ūs ǀguisa ǁgau tama hâ, xawe ǁnāti ī !ēs gagasise tsî sorosise ǂurus dis tsî ǁkhawa sa !hao!nāsib ǀkha !hūǁaresa ra mā. Haitulab ge Museumdi !Gaeǁares Namibiab dis tawa omkhâisens mâisase a sîsenxa. ǁÎb...