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Mines and Energy Minister Thomas Alweendo says policy shortcomings in the oil and gas sector are a continent-wide issue, not just a Namibian problem. Speaking on a ministry-hosted podcast, he emphasized the need to refine local content policies to ensure Namibian businesses benefit from resource extraction. In this report, compiled by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru, Alweendo highlights a call for policy improvements. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-ERIC-ON-TOM-ALWEENDO-AND-POLICIES.wav  The post Alweendo Says Oil […]

Former President of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun discussions with opposition leaders regarding the country’s political future, as Rwanda-backed rebels continue to capture territory in the east, according to five sources speaking to Reuters. The talks, which also include civil society members, could pose a further challenge to President Felix Tshisekedi, who has faced criticism for his handling of the M23 rebels’ rapid advance.The post Kabila Engages in Talks as […]

Located just outside Rehoboth, Reho Meat Processors has not only upgraded its abattoir but also expanded its specialization to include Wagyu beef processing. Francois Lottering reports for One Africa TV NewsOnOne, where he spoke to Jaco Smit, who highlighted that the facility is capable of slaughtering and processing Wagyu and other cattle for local, regional, and international markets. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-FRANCOIS-ON-REHO-MEAT.wav  The post Reho Meat Processors Enhances Operations with Wagyu Beef Focus […]

Director General of the National Planning Commission, Obeth Kandjoze, in a report by Selma Taapopi reports for One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne, has called for a timely conclusion to the ongoing genocide negotiations. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ENG-TAAPOPI-ON-KANDJOZE-.wav  The post Kandjoze Urges Swift Resolution of Genocide Talks first appeared on Future Media News.The post Kandjoze Urges Swift Resolution of Genocide Talks appeared first on Future Media News.

  The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, HE Mr Bruno Rodriquez Parrilla, on 10 March 2025 for Bilateral Talks in Pretoria. The Working Visit will provide an opportunity for the two Ministers to strengthen South Africa-Cuba strategic bilateral relations and cooperation programmes. The Ministers will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual concern. […]

The European Central Bank has reduced interest rates for the sixth time in nine months in an effort to support economic growth in the eurozone says BBC. Despite economic challenges such as the threat of U.S. tariffs and plans to increase European military spending, the bank remained committed to its strategy of lowering rates. The ECB lowered its main interest rate from 2.75% to 2.5% and further revised its economic […]

  USA President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14162 in terms of which the United States is engaging in a re-prioritisation exercise and is thus revoking and rescinding the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan issued by the previous administration, including policies that were implemented to advance JETP. As a result, effective immediately, the USA has announced the termination of its membership of the International Partners Group (IPG) for JETPs South […]

  At just 20, Esther Wamuhu from Laikipia West is determined to rewrite her future. A few years ago, she had to put her education on hold after an unplanned teenage pregnancy. Now, she is ready to return to school, finish her secondary education, and pursue her dream of going to university. But there was one major hurdle—access to affordable family planning. “I wanted a good family planning method, but […]

ActionSA is demanding transparency from KwaZulu-Natal’s Ithala bank over outstanding loans granted to politically exposed individuals. The party is concerned that taxpayer funds may have been misused to benefit politicians and their associates, including the chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Zweli Mkhize, and his family. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley says reports indicate that Ithala is commercially and technically insolvent, with 2.2-billion-rand in loans, but only […]