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"Future Media News is Namibia’s leading news brand. Established in 2019, Future Media News strives to be independent, accurate and on time. Each bulletin and all segments produced by Future Media News are guided by the ethical guidelines of the Editors Forum of Namibia and the Media Ombudsman, as set out in the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Namibian Print, Broadcast and Online Media. Future Media News focuses on national, regional and international news stories. Bringing listeners, a balanced view, so they can make up their own minds. Future Media News broadcasts across all Future Media radio station platforms, with a combined audience of 600 000. It is available across multiple social media and podcasting platforms."
Hourly English Namibia News
80 Episodes
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Espresso with Germany | Namibia & Germany: Beyond the Headlines 🎙️ Youth, Language, Culture & Opportunity

What does the Namibia-Germany relationship really mean for young people today? Host Tonata Kadhila sits down with Clarissa Judmann (Cultural Officer, German Embassy Windhoek) and celebrated tenor and theatre practitioner Galilei Njembo to explore cultural exchange, storytelling, bilingualism as a career advantage, and study and vocational opportunities in Germany. A…
20 Jul 2AM 22 min

20 July-7am news

# City Explains 4% Windhoek Tariff Adjustment.... # Labour Ministry Moves to Improve Case Handling.... # South Africa’s Eskom Confirms No Radiation Leak at Koeberg..... # ECOWAS States Back Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline......PLUS #Spain Win Second World Cup Title After Argentina Defeat .
20 Jul 12AM 4 min

20 July-8am news

# New Procedures Aim to Boost Labour Services.... # Windhoek Clarifies Reasons Behind 4% Tariff Increase.... #DA Calls for Urgent Action on Electricity Bill in South Africa..... # Canada Introduces Ebola Travel Restrictions ......PLUS # US Expands Iran Strikes Amid Policy Questions
20 Jul 12AM 3 min

Week in Review - 18 July

This week's biggest stories — from Namibia's cancer statistics and a N$817m filling station deal to a N$250m financial scandal and visa-free Schengen travel. Plus regional and international headlines, including De Beers' mine suspension and the UK's new social media curfew for teens.
18 Jul 2AM 5 min

17 July - Top Stories

A new Namibia-South Africa Business Council and a 4% Windhoek tariff hike lead today's top stories, alongside the discovery of a rare new monkey species in the DRC. Plus, Bellingham praises Messi as the World Cup final showdown looms between Argentina and Spain.
17 Jul 1PM 3 min

17 July - 5 pm news

ReconAfrica's landmark onshore hydrocarbon find, a new Namibia-SA Business Council, and Nigeria's bold AI university venture headline this hour, alongside Gauteng's costly swine fever crisis. Plus, Andy Burnham takes the final step toward becoming Britain's next prime minister.
17 Jul 11AM 3 min

17 July - 1 pm news

Windhoek's 4% tariff hike, Namibia's top brands honoured at the Best of Namibia Awards, and Lesotho's new China payment link lead this hour, alongside a tragic migrant boat capsizing off Myanmar. Plus, Bellingham hails Messi ahead of the World Cup showdown between Argentina and Spain.
17 Jul 7AM 5 min

17 July-8am news

# Expert Weighs In on Namibia-South Africa Drive to Expand Trade and Industry....   #First Onshore Hydrocarbon Flow Recorded By ReconAfrica...   # South Africa's Madlanga Commission Probes Police Complaint Referral.....   # Ghana Introduces Biometric ID Checks to Fight Fraud ......PLUS   # Trump Administration Cuts US Visa Periods for Journalists
17 Jul 1AM 3 min

17 July-7am news

# Blood Donation Campaign Marks Nelson Mandela Day.... # High Economic Intelligence Managing Director Highlights Opportunities as Namibia and South Africa Push Trade Growth.... # South Africa Targets Global Leadership in Future Vehicle Manufacturing ..... # Eleven Killed in Algeria Foster Care Facility Fire ......PLUS #Trump claims China meddled in…
17 Jul 12AM 3 min

16 July - Top Stories

New census data reveals a 41% unemployment rate among marginalised communities. Plus, Ramaphosa faces legal pushback in South Africa, and Albania's PM defends a controversial Kushner-backed resort deal.
16 Jul 1PM 4 min

1July - 5 pm news

Government renews its push to resolve the Orange River boundary dispute with South Africa, while Eskom gets the green light to launch its renewable energy business. Plus, the UN sounds the alarm on escalating military confrontations in the Gulf.
16 Jul 11AM 3 min

16 July - 1 pm news

Namibia reviews its social security laws ahead of possible ILO ratification, plus Ramaphosa fights to halt his impeachment process in South Africa. And R Kelly asks Trump for clemency on his 30-year sentence. Tonata Kadhila brings you the 1pm news, with reports on a Namibian academic's historic appointment to a…
16 Jul 7AM 3 min

Namibia & Germany behind the Hheadlines - Espresso with Germany Ep. 1

A four-part special by Future Media, in partnership with the German Embassy, exploring 35+ years of partnership between Namibia and Germany — in diplomacy, economics, climate, youth and culture. Episode 1 features H.E. Ambassador Dr. Thorsten Hutter, recorded during his tenure before he left office in June 2026, reflecting on…
16 Jul 3AM 18 min

16 July-8am news

# Revenue Agency Clarifies Record-Keeping Requirement.... # Swakopmund Career Fair Sparks Youth Dialogue on Integrity and Accountability.... #In S.A, ANC Leader Addresses Police Interference Allegations ..... # Sierra Leone Drops Charges Against Former President......PLUS # U.S. Stocks Steady as Chip Shares Slide
16 Jul 12AM 3 min

16 July-7am news

# ACC Highlights Role of Youth in Fighting Corruption at Swakopmund event.... # Taxpayers Urged to Maintain Records for Five Years.... # South Africa’s Ramaphosa Seeks Pause in Impeachment Process ..... # Kenya Court Rejects Rastafarian Cannabis Appeal ......PLUS # U.S. Weighs Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
16 Jul 12AM 4 min

July - 5 pm news

The Anti-Corruption Commission validates its national strategy, Spain confirms visa-free travel for Namibian passport holders, and Brent crude hits a one-month high as US strikes on Iran disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping. Plus, the Best of Namibia Awards 2026 winners are announced
15 Jul 11AM 4 min

15 July - 1 pm news

Presidents Nandi-Ndaitwah and Ramaphosa gear up for the Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, Cabinet greenlights a new Walvis Bay corridor HQ, and the WHO sounds the alarm on record Ebola cases in the DRC. Plus, the EFF slams a "whitewashed" Mchunu report and China's economy hits a three-year growth low.
15 Jul 7AM 3 min

15 July-8am news

# Construction Industries Federation warns of cement market risks.... # Namibia–Angola Universities deepen research collaboration.... # South Africa: Democratic Alliance calls for stronger action on gang violence..... # De Beers suspends production at South Africa diamond mine......PLUS # United Nations reports deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians
15 Jul 12AM 3 min

15 July-7am news

# NUST and Angola’s University of Namibe strengthen academic partnership.... # Construction Industries Federation challenges cement deal.... #South African Investigator denies leaking police docket information..... # European Union targets Sudan gold trade over war financing ......PLUS # Trump drops Hormuz toll plan amid Iran tensions.
15 Jul 12AM 3 min
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