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  As Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt the transmission of type 2 variant poliovirus, a high-level delegation from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative(GPEI), visited Abuja, Nigeria, 27-28 February 2025. During the visit, government, traditional leaders, and partners renewed their commitment to overcome remaining challenges to end polio in Nigeria. The visit, conducted by the Polio Oversight Board (POB), which is the highest decision-making body of GPEI, focused on reviewing progress, addressing […]

  As governments across the MEA region are investing heavily to develop world-class tourism and entertainment infrastructure as part of their economic diversification strategies, the leisure and entertainment industry is experiencing a period of boom in the post-pandemic era. Driving growth for the industry are family entertainment centres (FECs) and theme parks, which are expected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10% in the coming years, […]

  Members of the public continued to arrive on Saturday morning to pay their last respects to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, whose body lay in state at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. As the official burial proceedings begin, attendees were asked to observe a moment of silence while the National Colours were hoisted. A large crowd has gathered, with hundreds still making their way to the historic site to […]

S.A Parliament Portfolio Committee for Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Diko, says the 150-million-rand fund allocated to the country’s Post Office is insufficient in addressing financial and operational challenges. The post office has been in business rescue since July 2023. The entity needs 3.8-billion-rand bailout to avoid liquidation. Diko acknowledges that SAPO remains in crisis with workers situation unsustainable: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-DikoOnSAPO.mp3  The post S.A Post Office Bailout Falls Short-Diko first […]

  U.S inflation eased slightly in January according to new figures — raising questions about possible rate cuts in the coming months. At the same time, figures revealed Americans spending slowed more than what was forecast for January. Mitch McCann reports https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-U.S-inflation-eased-slightly-in-January.mp3  The post U.S inflation eased slightly in January first appeared on Future Media News.The post U.S inflation eased slightly in January appeared first on Future Media News.

In this report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru, the Independent Patriots for Change has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Electoral Commission of Namibia and President Nangolo Mbumba’s move to extend voting days for the November 2024 elections. IPC President, Dr. Panduleni Itula, expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that while the party feels aggrieved as a democratic institution, it will respect the rule of law like […]

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in S.A warns the permanent freeze of USAID grants in South Africa will have severe consequences in the battle against HIV and AIDS. The foundation’s CEO Linda-Gail Bekker says the cancelled funding, including for PEPFAR, which supports 5.5-million people with antiretroviral treatment, threatens critical services. She express concern over the loss of specialised care and prevention tools: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ENG-BekkerOnUSAID.mp3  The post USAID Grant Freeze in South […]

In a report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus and Willem Snyman, citizens bid farewell to founding president, Dr. Sam Nujoma, in a final memorial service ahead of his burial at Heroes’ Acre today. Thousands of mourners, along with dignitaries from across Africa, gathered at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium to honour his legacy late yesterday. Nujoma, who served as the first president from 1990 to 2005, is remembered for his […]

Seismologists from across Africa gathered in Windhoek for a three-day assembly focused on enhancing regional seismic monitoring through collaboration and coordination. The event marked the 4th General Assembly of the African Seismological Commission, hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.The post Experts Convene in Windhoek to Strengthen African Seismic Monitoring first appeared on Future Media News.The post Experts Convene in Windhoek to Strengthen African Seismic Monitoring appeared first on […]