Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
19 August - 1 pm news
Namibia’s Cyber Security Incident Response Team warns of rising global cyber threats, while South Africa’s farm exports to the U.S. jump 26%. Plus, Myanmar prepares for nationwide elections in December amid criticism of fairness.
19 August-7am news
# Namibia Pushes Water Security at AU Summit.... # First-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek.... # Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash ..... #Burkina Faso Expels UN Official Over Child Rights Report ......PLUS #European leaders arrive for Ukraine talks with Trump
18 August - Top Stories
The Namibian Ports Authority cancels a key Luderitz oil tender, while Namibia ratifies the ILO convention on family-friendly workplaces. Plus, South Africa raises R176bn for water projects, and Israel approves plans to seize Gaza City.
18 August - 5 pm news
Namibia ratifies an ILO convention on family-friendly workplaces, while South Africa’s court hears a deadlock over Edgar Lungu’s burial site. Plus, U.S.-India trade talks stall, and Liberty Life teams up with the Cancer Association to raise awareness for children’s cancer.
18 August - 1 pm news
President Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers maiden speech at SADC Summit; Bank of Namibia co-hosts global summit on inclusive finance; South Africa’s unemployment crisis threatens stability. Meanwhile, Israel’s military approves plans for the seizure of Gaza City.
18 August-8am news
# Namibia Moves to Strengthen Labour Systems.... # Expert Sheehama Praises Namibia’s Trade Hosting Role.... # In S.A, GOOD Party Pushes for In-Person Cape Town Council Meeting ..... # Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria ......PLUS # In Israel, Nationwide Strike Demands Return of Gaza Hostages
18 August-7am news
# Namibia to Co-Host Commonwealth Trade Meeting as local expert weighs in.... # Cabinet Directs Labour Data Review and Global Partnerships.... # DA says South Africa’s healthcare facilities must never be used as political pawns ..... # Mali Arrests Generals and French National Over Alleged Plot......PLUS # Zelenskyy & European…
18 August-6am news
# Training Empowers Extension Workers to Support Farmers.... # Indonesia Strengthens Ties with Namibia.... # In S.A, BOSA Urges Ramaphosa to Declare Marikana Memorial Day ......PLUS # Air Canada Strike Order Delays Flight Resumption
Week in Review - 16 August
Poverty, inequality, and economic headwinds dominate local headlines, alongside updates on business deals, oil and gas prospects, and regional trade shifts. International stories cover tensions in Gaza, U.S. sanctions in the DRC, and Australia’s recognition of Palestine.
15 August - Top Stories
Third oil and gas conference wrap-up, social grant changes, the AU’s “correct the map” campaign, regional peace efforts in the DRC, and India’s call for economic self-reliance. Independent, accurate, on time.
25 August - 5 pm news
Namibia’s social grant changes, AU push to “correct the map” of Africa, Trump–Putin talks in Alaska, and City Boys FC’s league promotion — all the news you need, independent and on time.
15 August - 1 pm news
The third Oil and Gas Conference wraps up in Windhoek, SADC leaders push for peace in the DRC, and deadly flash floods hit India.
15 August-8am news
# New Petroleum Unit Strengthens Sector Governance and Skills.... # Heirs Energies Eyes Namibia’s Oil and Gas Growth.... # S.A Referendum Party Backs DA Plan, Questions Implementation ..... # African Union Backs Move to Replace Distorted Mercator Map ......PLUS #Trump administration eyes stake in chipmaker Intel
15 August-7am news
# Nigeria CEO Highlights Heirs Energies’ Success, Looks to Namibia.... # Upstream Unit Launches Data and Training Initiatives.... # S.A Construction Job Growth Praised Under Macpherson ..... # Nigeria’s Defence Chief Defends Military Action Amid Civilian Casualty Concerns......PLUS #US wholesale data shows inflation remains threat to economy
14 August - Top Stories
Government voices concern over Gaza, SA court overturns offshore drilling approval, and final US-Russia meeting preparations. Plus, updates from the Oil and Gas Conference.
14 August - 5 pm news
The latest on grant payment changes, a major court ruling on offshore drilling, and final US-Russia meeting preparations. Catch all the updates from the Oil and Gas Conference.
14 August - 1 pm news
Namibia’s offshore oil could yield N$7.7 billion annually; Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens; SA clarifies Defence Force comments; Greece battles wildfires.
14 August-7am news
#MoU Inked Between FirstRand Namibia and Petrofund.... # Namcor Oil Case: New Suspect Tied to Fuel and Logistics.... # Namibia Leads Africa in Foreign Direct Investment ..... # South Africa’s Solidarity Union Heads to US Over Human Rights Concerns......PLUS # Air Canada Flight Attendants Issue 72-Hour Strike Notice
14 August-8am news
# 10th Suspect in Namcor Oil Case Linked to Logistics and Fuel.... # Namibia Ranks Second Worldwide for Foreign Direct Investment.... # FirstRand and Petrofund Sign MoU ..... # DA Criticizes BEE as Transformation Tool in South Africa ......PLUS # Israel Focuses on Comprehensive Gaza Hostage Deal
13 August - Top Stories
Namibia’s Oil and Gas Conference opens with a call for unity, the NYDF proposal deadline is extended to 25 August, South Africa looks to diversify exports after a U.S. tariff hike, and Pakistan tightens security with internet cuts amid militant threats.