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South Africa’s Local Government Association has proposed the zero-VAT-rating of essential items like water and electricity. SALGA’s Sabelo Gwala says taxing luxury goods will increase government revenue, suggesting a staggered VAT approach. This comes ahead of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised budget next Wednesday following disagreements over a potential VAT increase. Gwala warns that a blanket VAT hike would have severe consequences: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENGOnVAT-2.mp3  The post South African Local Government Association […]

Tens of millions of Americans are under severe weather advisories as tornadoes and thunderstorms are set to strike parts of the country. The storms have already disrupted major events and left hundreds of thousands without power. Mitch McCann reports: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-Millions-of-Americans-Prepare-for-Intense-Storms.mp3  The post Millions of Americans Prepare for Intense Storms first appeared on Future Media News.The post Millions of Americans Prepare for Intense Storms appeared first on Future Media News.

Etanga lo pakwaita la Israeli onghela okwa lopotwa la dipaya omukwateli komesho wongudu yo matanga Hamas  oshoyo omukwashiwana wa Palestin pefimbo loshikonga shokashava oko kali kaningilwa monooli ya West Bank moshilando  Jenin. Shelikwatelela kolopota yetanga loku kalekapo eameno la Palestine oshoyo ookatale konawa,  ovati omatanga eameno la Israeli pefimbo loshiningwanima okwa ponokela noku dingilila omatungo taahangwa moshilando Jenin,  osho sha etififa omalipumo mumwe,  tamu dipaelwa commander wo Hamas Aysar al-Saad, […]

Ee M23 rebels okwa lopotwa da kwatako odoropa ya  Kasugho, odoropa oyo ta ihangwa moushilo wa   Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), konima eshi dafindana okudja molwoodi olo lali pokati kavo no matanga epangelo. Eelopota doikundaneki odati oshiwana omayovi no mafele oshaya onapo okudja modoropa ya  Kasugho, odoropa oyo ya talika ili popepi nomina yakula yo shingoli oshoyo onele yoifitukuti. Ee rebels  ota kulopotwa da kwatako nale eedoropa dayooloka nomikunda okudja […]

  Dr. Shaun Whittaker   Psychologists have cautioned that traumatic brain injury can lead to different mental health challenges, including personality shifts, depression, and anxiety. These issues may result from brain damage, psychological trauma, or a combination of both, according to Windhoek-based psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-Shaun-Whittaker-Brain.mp3   Research by Howlett JR, Nelson LD, and Stein MB in Biological Psychiatry further supports this, explaining that TBI can cause a variety […]

    The Afrikaans lobby group, Betereinders, has launched a new campaign called “Not USA, But YOU SA,” calling on South Africans to unite in the face of growing tensions between the US and South Africa. The campaign follows comments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who criticised the organisations AfriForum and Solidarity for allegedly spreading divisive narratives to the United States. These groups have been accused of influencing US policy […]

  Economic diversification away from oil, investing in its people and strengthening institutions are crucial for stemming economic decline in Equatorial Guinea, says the World Bank in its latest Country Economic Memorandum report on the country. The decline in the country’s oil revenues, combined with past shortfalls in diversifying the economy, has resulted in a prolonged recession, reversed economic gains, and jeopardized social progress. Equatorial Guinea’s abundant oil resources propelled […]

  His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized that food security is not just about agricultural production but is intrinsically linked to economic growth, health, climate resilience, and national stability. Delivering the keynote address at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, President Bio addressed hundreds of representatives from across Africa gathered to discuss food security and agricultural development. He highlighted the complexity of food […]

Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope launched the Erongo Regional Gender Permanent Task Force last year as part of national efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV). The initiative coordinates responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse, which remain among the most prevalent crimes in the region. Speaking on the progress of the Task Force, Itope reiterated that GBV continues to be a pressing issue in Erongo. He […]