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  Sanlam Namibia has entered a new strategic partnership with global insurance powerhouse Allianz, a move the company says will unlock new opportunities and deliver better services to its clients. The announcement was made official in Windhoek on Tuesday, 24 June, where Sanlam Namibia CEO Tertius Stears described the collaboration as a “powerful step forward” that positions the company to meet evolving client needs more effectively. This partnership is part […]

  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a strong call for quicker, more transparent business dealings between the U.S. and Africa. Addressing a high-profile panel on energy partnerships, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said American investors must accelerate project timelines and ensure that real social impact—like job creation and infrastructure improvements—reaches Namibian citizens. Without this, she cautioned, communities may lose faith in future collaboration. “Communities must see the benefits of these deals, not just promises. […]

Windhoek, Namibia – Prominent labour expert Herbert Jauch has sounded the alarm, warning that Namibia is “flying blind” in its fight against unemployment due to a lack of updated job statistics. Speaking to Future Media, Jauch highlighted that the country has not produced regular labour force data since 2018, making it nearly impossible to evaluate the impact of job creation programs or gauge the effectiveness of government policies. According to […]

  A massive data breach has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest-ever such incidents in internet history. The Cybernews team, led by Vilius Petkauskas, has been investigating the incident since early 2025. They’ve uncovered 30 datasets ranging from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion user credentials each, covering accounts from Google, Apple, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, government services, VPNs, and more. “It was a hack attack of […]

Labour expert and social justice advocate Herbert Jauch says the absence of up-to-date employment statistics is crippling the country’s ability to address its mounting unemployment crisis. Speaking to Future Media, Jauch said government has not released a full Labour Force Survey since 2018 — leaving policymakers, citizens, and researchers in the dark. Jauch explained that while the Namibia Statistics Agency had once aimed for biennial labour updates, financial constraints and […]

Passenger vehicle sales saw a sharp 31.2% month-on-month decline in May, though annual figures showed a slight 0.22% uptick. Simonis Storm’s Almandro Jansen attributes the monthly drop to April’s unusually high sales, while noting continued buyer interest driven by favorable credit conditions and demand for smaller SUVs and hatchbacks. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Almandro-Jansen-vehicle-.mp3 The post SUV Demand Cushions Slump in Car Sales first appeared on Future Media News.The post SUV Demand Cushions Slump […]

Healthcare providers are raising the alarm as a growing number citizens default on their antiretroviral treatment due to the closure of community clinics and dwindling donor funding. Edward Shivute, Project Manager at the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, says nearly 30% of ART clients have not been traced since services shut down, putting lives at risk. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-EDWARD-ON-ARTs.wav The post ART Defaults Rise Amid Clinic Closures countrywide  first appeared on Future Media News.The […]

The Second ClimSA Forum is underway in Windhoek under the theme “Accelerating Access to Climate and Weather Services for Resilient African Economies and Communities.” The gathering aims to showcase the impact of the ClimSA programme on climate policy, risk management, and informed decision-making across Africa. Moses Vilakati is the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Blue Economy, and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Commission. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Moses-Vilakati-climate.mp3 The post ClimSA Forum […]

WINDHOEK, Namibia—The Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) 2025 officially launched today in the capital, marking a major milestone in Africa’s green energy push. Scheduled for 9–11 September, the summit is expected to host over 1,500 delegates—government leaders, investors, developers, and technologists—from nearly 70 countries. “Some of these projects have now employed over 800 people… and more than N$170 million has been shared with Namibian SMEs to date,” said Green Hydrogen […]