Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
22 December-8am news
# Energy Ministry Updates Public on January Fuel Prices.... #Visa Bond Alert: Government Seeks Clarity from US.... # New Councillors in Katima Mulilo Receive Final Audit Report..... # Remaining 130 Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed Ahead of Christmas ......PLUS #Australian state parliament reconvenes to push through stricter gun laws after Bondi mass…
22 December-7am news
#Government to Engage US on New Visa Bond Requirement.... # Fuel Prices Review Complete for January.... # Sankwasa Urges New Katima Mulilo Councillors to Act on Audit..... # Ghana’s President Meets Delegation on Slavery Reparations ......PLUS #US lawmakers plan to increase pressure on the Department of Justice over Epstein files
22 December-6am news
# NaNSO Urges Students to Report NSFAF and Registration Issues.... # Grootfontein Municipality Warns Residents of Fake Water Fee Collectors.... # Deadly Mass Shooting Rocks Gauteng Tavern in S.A ......PLUS #French court rejects suspension of e-commerce giant Shein .
19 December - Top Stories
The Ministry of Education will release the 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate results on 13 January, with access via online platforms, SMS, WhatsApp, and regional offices. South Africa’s agriculture ministry is implementing a technical recovery plan to contain the foot and mouth disease outbreak across seven provinces. Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema…
19 December - 5 pm news
Government seeks $411 million private investment for $1.76 billion renewable energy push. Meanwhile, four people are questioned in connection with the murder of DJ Warras in Johannesburg following a police raid at Zambesi House. In the U.S., new Epstein estate photos surface, featuring Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky and Steve Bannon,…
19 November - 1 pm news
Education Ministry to release 2025 matric results on 13 January, with candidates able to access them online, via SMS or WhatsApp. Meanwhile, South Africa stresses commitment to transparent diplomacy after U.S. raises concerns over passport leaks. Across Europe, leaders approve a $105 billion funding package to support Ukraine over the…
19 December-8am news
#Commuters Avoid Mazda Demio Citing Crime Links.... # Services Lead Economy Amid Slower Growth.... # Overloaded Bus Stopped by Limpopo Traffic Officials in South Africa ..... # Barrick Mining Restores Operations at Mali Gold Mine ......PLUS #French farmers continue protests over cattle cull and Mercosur deal
19 December-7am news
# Q3 Economic Growth Slows to 1.9%.... # Mazda Demio Taxis Face Safety Backlash.... # South Africa Launches Steering Committee for Citizen-Led Dialogue ..... # Over 1,000 Killed in Darfur Camp Assault In Sudan......PLUS # UK Police Detain Protesters Over Charged Slogans
18 December - Top Stories
The non-banking financial sector grew to N$528.2 billion in Q3 2025 despite rising consumer complaints and microlender non-compliance, while Warner Bros. Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount’s hostile takeover bid in favour of Netflix. South Africa’s Madlanga Commission continues its inquiry as President Ramaphosa reviews the interim report, and financial…
18 December - 5 pm news
We find out whether presidential task forces are effective as experts weigh in, while South Africa faces a surge in illegal firearms, with half of the guns reportedly unlicensed. Meanwhile, Australia is set to toughen hate speech laws after the Bondi Beach attack, and financial experts advise consumers to budget…
18 December - 1 pm news
Youth and women are leading Environmental Investment Fund projects targeting climate adaptation, while Namibia’s non-banking financial sector grows to N$528.2 billion despite rising consumer complaints. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Madlanga Commission resumes hearings next year as President Ramaphosa reviews the interim report, and Venezuela continues oil exports despite U.S. sanctions.
18 December-8am news
# Government Offers Exit Amnesty to Undocumented Migrants.... # Lion Oilfield Services is Building Local Expertise in Oil and Gas.... # Namibia Securities Exchange Wins Regional Innovation Award..... # M23 Rebels Begin Uvira Withdrawal Amid U.S. Peace Push ......PLUS # In the U.S, President Trump backs his chief of staff…
18 December-7am news
# Lion Oilfield Services Invests in Local Skills.... # NSX Honoured for Innovation in Southern Africa.... # One-Off Amnesty Announced for Undocumented Foreign Nationals ..... # Dangote Questions Nigeria Fuel Regulator Over ₦250 Billion Bridging Claims ......PLUS #Trump orders “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela
17 December - Top Stories
Health authorities step up Mpox and Crimean-Congo preparedness with German support, as transport operators are warned against festive fare hikes. Meanwhile, South Africa mourns DJ Warras following a fatal shooting, and the U.S. tightens pressure on Venezuela with a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers.
17 December - 5 pm news
Transport authorities urge fair fares and safe travel during the holidays, while South Africa mourns DJ Warras after his fatal shooting. Meanwhile, the African Development Bank approves Namibia’s $1.78 billion Country Strategy Paper, and Ousmane Dembele wins the 2025 FIFA Best Men’s Player Award.
17 December - 1 pm news
Health officials ramp up Mpox and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever response, while Zambezi farmers face rising cattle theft and limited police support. Meanwhile, SADC leaders meet on Madagascar’s political situation, and the EU plans to ease 2035 car emissions rules.
17 December-8am news
# No Arrests Eight Months After Okahandja Murders.... # Online Banking Users Warned by Standard Bank of Malware Surge.... # New Convention Bureau launched to Boost Tourism ..... # Nigeria’s Parliament to Probe Fuel Licensing Dispute......PLUS #US military blows up 3 more alleged drug boats as Trump weaponizes fentanyl
17 December-7am news
# Standard Bank Warns of Rilide Malware Threat.... # Namibia Launches Convention Bureau.... # Families Still Seek Justice in Okahandja Killings ..... # In DRC, M23 Rebels Agree to Withdraw from Uvira ......PLUS #Australia say Bondi gunmen inspired by ISIS
16 December - 5 pm news
Starlink’s licence bid draws strong public interest as CRAN flags key issues for review, while a German research vessel heads south from Walvis Bay to Antarctica. Also in the news: Botswana investigates alleged recruitment to fight in Ukraine, Russia bans Deutsche Welle, and analysts explain why January feels financially long…
16 December - 5 pm news
Starlink’s licence application draws strong public support as CRAN flags key issues for review, while the MVA Fund urges motorists to use emergency line 9682 this festive season. Also in the news: Mariental secures N$75 million for informal settlements, Botswana probes alleged Ukraine recruitment, and Donald Trump sues the BBC…