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    By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to improve intra-continental trade by addressing inefficiencies in customs regulations and border processes. Shivute highlighted that Africa’s intra-circuit trade stands at a mere 20% to 25%, significantly lower than Europe’s 60% to 67%. The commissioner was speaking during the official launch of the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) National Strategy for Namibia […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has recovered N$3.4 million through its whistleblowing hotline. Launched last year and independently managed by Deloitte Namibia, the NamRA whistleblowing hotline has become a crucial tool in enhancing transparency and accountability. Since its activation in May 2024, the hotline has received 60 reports addressing concerns such as fraud, corruption, tax evasion, alleged money laundering, drug smuggling, and other unethical behavior. According to […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST’s) research funding has surpassed more than N$1 billion over the last five years, coupled with the graduation of more than 4000 postgraduate students, including honours, masters and PhD students. The institution’s revenue has surpassed N$1 billion consecutively over the past two years. Speaking during the institution’s official opening of 2025 academic year, NUST Vice-chancellor Erold Naomab said NUST has […]

By: Angie Scholtz The Orano Erongo Desalination Plant is a seawater desalination facility located in Namibia, near the coastal town of Wlotzkasbaken in the Erongo region. It was originally built by Orano (formerly Areva) to supply water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. However, due to the mine’s suspension, the plant now primarily provides desalinated water to other industrial users and municipalities in the region, including the town of Swakopmund and […]

  To safeguard public health, the Cabinet has approved a nationwide asbestos removal initiative from all public and private facilities.  This initiative aims to mitigate the serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure. Asbestos, widely used in Kenya’s construction industry during the 1960s and 1970s, remains present in government buildings, hospitals, schools, and even water supply systems.  Classified as a human carcinogen, asbestos exposure is linked to severe health conditions, […]

  The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to improve vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by providing vital logistical support, including boats and motorcycles to reach remote communities along the Congo River.  The initiative aims to curb the spread of preventable diseases such as polio, measles and yellow fever which remain a persistent threat in hard-to-reach areas. Speedy response WHO delivered 79 outboard […]

  Africa’s energy sector continues to show resilience and dynamism, with capital expenditure (CapEx) on oil and gas projects remaining a key driver of growth. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (EnergyChamber.org/) State of African Energy 2025 Outlook Report, investment remains strong in 2025, with total CapEx estimated at $43 billion, while long-term projections indicate an increase to $54 billion by 2030 – reinforcing Africa’s position as a critical player in […]

https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/angie.mp4 Managing Director of the Orano Erongo Desalination plant Tommie Gouws The EU delegation has visited the Orano Erongo Desalination Plant near the coastal town of Wlotzkasbaken in the Erongo region. The plat was built by Orano (formerly Areva) to supply water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. However, due to the mine’s suspension, the plant now primarily provides desalinated water to other industrial users and municipalities in the region, including […]

  This month saw the exciting launch of BizTrendsTV. A first-of-its-kind venture and global benchmark for the continent, presenting Bizcommunity’s (www.Bizcommunity.com) annual award-winning trends in exciting new formats, in collaboration with Rapt Creative and The Real-Networks consortium. BizTrendsTV will leverage multimedia platforms, including YouTube as well as podcasts and social media platforms to provide business professionals with accessible, engaging, and authoritative trend resources from Africa’s top thought leaders with a […]