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Photo: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne Around 144 divorce matters were placed on the Windhoek High Court’s roll and heard yesterday. Social commentator Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that the high number reflects inadequate pre-marital counselling, despite the Dissolution of Marriages Act of 2024 not yet being enacted. Willem Snyman has the key points of the Act.  https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Eng-SnymanOnDivorce-.wav

Photo: Parliament Website Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the ministry plans to finalise several important bills and regulations this year, including the Construction Industry Bill and the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill. Selma Taapopi reports that Nekundi highlighted internal delays as a factor slowing progress, which has negatively impacted the state and its citizens.  https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Eng-TaapopiOnBills-.wav  

Photo: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne The finance ministry will introduce regional mentorship programs, coordinated via governors’ offices, to monitor Youth Fund projects and curb fund misuse. Wilson Shikoto, the ministry spokesperson, told Terrence Mukasa that successful applicants have already started training and creating jobs, aligning with the President’s push for youth empowerment and self-employment.    https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Eng-TerrenceOnYouthFund-.wav

Photo contributed Namibia is currently managing a cholera outbreak in Grootfontein, declared in November 2025, with 99 suspected cases and 32 confirmed cases. The Ministry of Health says transmission is ongoing but limited, with 0–2 cases daily. A national multi-sectoral response team has been deployed to strengthen surveillance, testing, and case management. Authorities are also working to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene, and ensure schools are safe following the recent […]

Photo contributed by Parliament The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amtse, attended the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, where Namibia concluded its term as Vice President of the 15th session, representing the Africa Group. During the meeting, Amutse delivered a statement reaffirming Namibia’s commitment to renewable energy, industrialisation, sustainable job creation, and expanded energy access. Here’s Minister Modestus Amutse.  ENG Modestus Amutse IRENS https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ENG-Modestus-Amutse-IRENS.wav

Namibia has been invited by the International Climate Investment Funds to develop a sectoral transformation investment plan for industrial decarbonisation. The plan could unlock up to 250 million US dollars in climate finance, alongside additional funding from development banks. The announcement was made by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. Here is Jona Musheko, Manager of the External Affairs and Communications at the Namibia Green Hydrogen […]

Mental health experts have warned against calls to reintroduce corporal punishment following the release of the 2025 national exam results. They say physical punishment does not improve academic performance and instead causes long-term harm. Research links corporal punishment to higher risks of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, aggression, and poor learning outcomes. Experts are urging schools and families to adopt positive discipline and parenting approaches, stressing that violence is not an effective […]

Photo: NamFISA Social Media The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has cautioned consumers to only obtain short-term credit from registered microlenders to avoid exploitation. NAMFISA Manager for Corporate Communications and Consumer Education Victoria Raimond urges the public to verify lenders on the authority’s website and report suspected illegal microlending activities.  play_arrow NAMFISA Warns Against Unregistered Microlenders Leonard Witbeen