News

Local Private Sector Credit Extension surged to 4.1% in January this year, its fastest pace since early 2023. The growth is driven by stronger corporate lending, signaling renewed confidence, while household credit demand remains subdued. Almandro Jansen is an economist at Simonis Storm: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-Almandro-Jansen-PSCE-1.mp3  The post Private Sector Credit Hits 2-Year High Amid Business Confidence first appeared on Future Media News.The post Private Sector Credit Hits 2-Year High Amid Business […]

March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer. Although comprehensive data for this kind of cancer locally is limited, the Cancer Association can confirm that it is currently the sixth most diagnosed cancer in our country. Chief Executive of C.A.N, Rolf Hansen. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-Rolf-Hansen-Colorectal.mp3  The post C.A.N Is Raising Awareness On Colorectal Cancer first appeared on Future Media News.The post C.A.N Is […]

Mexico, Canada and China are quickly retaliating after President Donald Trump slapped them with fresh tariffs overnight. Goods coming from the US’s northern and southern neighbors are now subject to a 25% duty, while the tariff on Chinese goods doubled to 20%. The action threatens to intensify a painful and costly trade war. Toni Waterman has more: https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-%20Trump-trade-war-intensifies.mp3  The post Trump trade war intensifies with new and retaliatory tariffs first […]

The World Food Programme warns that an additional one million people in Somalia could experience crisis-level hunger in the coming months due to an expected drought during the next crop cycle. And according to Reuters, Jean-Martin Bauer, director of WFP’s Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Service, cautioned that the situation could worsen due to funding cuts. In 2022, the Horn of Africa endured its worst drought in over 40 years […]

ActionSA has challenged the government of national unity partners to break the ANC’s reliance on failing economic policies. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley says South Africa’s economy remains far below emerging market averages, while unemployment remains at 41.9-percent. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-BeesleyOnEconomy.mp3  The post ActionSA challenges GNU to break the ANC’s reliance on failing economic policies first appeared on Future Media News.The post ActionSA challenges GNU to break the ANC’s reliance on failing economic policies […]

Swakop Uranium and NAMITVEST Forge New Payroll Deduction AgreementA new payroll deduction agreement between Swakop Uranium and NAMITVEST was signed on Thursday in Swakopmund. The agreement enables Swakop Uranium employees to directly invest in NAMITVEST through payroll deductions, fostering financial empowerment. According to One Africa TV NewsOnOne, the partnership is a significant move towards helping employees build their wealth through a structured savings and investment approach. South African Cabinet Finalizes […]

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.

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 […]

Concerns over overcrowding in correctional facilities were raised last year, highlighting challenges such as poor living conditions, resource strain, and rehabilitation difficulties. However, Correctional Service Commissioner General Raphael Hamunyela insists that overcrowding is not an issue. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-Raphael-Hamunyela-overcrowding.mp3  The post Correctional Services Dismisses Overcrowding Concerns first appeared on Future Media News.The post Correctional Services Dismisses Overcrowding Concerns appeared first on Future Media News.