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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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18 May-8am news

# Transport Ministry Warns Illegal Operators of Fines.... # No Cash Parking Move Aims at Safety, Says Operator.... # SA: IFP’s Mabaso Flags Service Delivery and Corruption in Joburg ..... #17 Police Officers Killed in Militant Attack in Nigeria ......PLUS # And in North AMerica, Trump Urges Iran to Move…
18 May 12AM 3 min

18 May-7am news

# Windhoek Parking Cash Ban Defended by Operator.... # Ministry Cracks Down on Illegal Long-Distance Transport.... # SA: Mogotsi to Appear in Court Over Alleged Staged Shooting..... # WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak International Health Emergency......PLUS # Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russia, Killing Four
18 May 12AM 3 min

Week in Review - 16 May 2026

Corruption flagged as major threat to development, FIMA financial law officially launched, Namibia attracts N$151 billion in FDI, South Africa becomes world’s top citrus exporter, Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali, UN Secretary-General race takes shape, FIFA says World Cup preparations on track.
16 May 2AM 4 min

15 May - Top Stories

NamRA relocates customs offices in Windhoek, Dam levels stand at 81.7 percent, Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final halftime show, Trump concludes state visit to Beijing.
15 May 1PM 3 min

15 May - 5 pm news

Financial Institutions and Markets Act launched, Namibia–EU trade doubles over past decade, Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali, US and China hail “historic” visit, Light rain expected over northeastern Namibia.
15 May 11AM 4 min

15 May - 1 pm news

NamRA relocates customs offices in Windhoek • South Africa becomes world’s top citrus exporter • US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland • Global entertainment lineup announced for World Cup final halftime show • GWM Namibia recognised for outstanding sales performance
15 May 7AM 4 min

15 May-8am news

# UNAM Lecturer Says New Car Models May Be More Prone to Fires in Crash Incidents.... # Traffic Police Call for Public Help to Curb Reckless Driving.... # South Africa: Ramaphosa Dismisses Social Development Minister Over Vehicle Scandal ..... # Former Nigeria Power Minister Jailed 75 Years for Multi-Billion Naira…
15 May 12AM 3 min

15 May-7am news

# Police Urge Public to Share Footage of Reckless Drivers.... # UNAM Expert Links Modern Vehicle Design to Higher Fire Risk in Accidents.... # South Africa Faces Rising Unemployment as Labour Market Weakens ..... # Africa CEO Forum Opens in Uganda ......PLUS # UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting Resigns, Deepening…
15 May 12AM 3 min

13 May - 5 pm news

First National Bank says the property market showed signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2026, while Oshana health officials are calling for stronger ethics among nurses and healthcare workers. Regionally, Africa Travel Indaba has opened in Durban as President Cyril Ramaphosa urges stronger investment in tourism infrastructure, and…
13 May 11AM 4 min

13 may - 1 pm news

Cabinet approves new Green Industries Council as South Africa says it is not at risk of a hantavirus outbreak. Maria Fernanda Espinosa is nominated for the UN Secretary-General post as Hungary’s new government launches an economic reset. Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi warns that corruption remains a major threat to Namibia’s…
13 May 7AM 4 min

13 May-8am news

# NHE and MTC Expand Digital Housing Access.... # IPC Leader Weighs In at EU Business Forum.... # South Africa’s Western Cape Monitors Flood-Damaged Roads ..... # France Seeks Stronger African Partnerships ......PLUS # India’s Modi heads to UAE and Europe with energy and trade on agenda
13 May 12AM 4 min

13 May-7am news

# IPC’s Itula Attends Namibia–EU Business Forum.... # MTC and NHE Sign Smart Housing Connectivity Deal.... # South Africa’s ANC Youth League Backs Ramaphosa ..... # Uganda’s Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term ......PLUS #Trump travels to China to talk Iran, trade and AI
13 May 12AM 3 min

12 May - Top Stories

Namibia’s EU Business Forum, Swakopmund’s new tariff adjustments, and the latest regional hantavirus developments lead today’s top stories. We also look at the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi and the US monitoring cruise ship passengers linked to the hantavirus outbreak.
12 May 1PM 4 min

12 May - 5 pm news

Traffic congestion at the Katima border, rising export costs linked to the Iran war, and the latest hantavirus developments in Europe lead today’s 5 PM bulletin. We also unpack Swakopmund’s new tariff adjustments, the Namibia–EU Business Forum, and SAFA’s search for a new Bafana Bafana coach.
12 May 11AM 4 min

12 May - 1 pm news

Namibia hosts the EU Business Forum, South Africa intensifies hantavirus contact tracing, and global tensions continue as the Gaza war death toll surpasses 72,000. Stay tuned for key regional and international updates shaping the day.
12 May 7AM 3 min

12 May-8am news

# Industries, Mines and Energy Ministry Calls for Fair Application of Fuel Rules.... # Cabinet Endorses Green Industries Council Structure.... # South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Resignation Calls Amid Phala Phala Report Dispute..... # Congo Requests New IMF Financing Programme ......PLUS #U.S Leader Trump says Iran ceasfire on "life support"
12 May 12AM 3 min

12 May-7am news

# Government Launches New Green Industries Council.... # Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy Urges Caution Over Fuel Container Restrictions.... # In South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Phala Phala Panel Report Is Flawed..... # Lake Chad Air Strikes: Dozens of Nigerian Fishermen Feared Dead......PLUS #Passengers exposed to Hantavirus arrive back in…
12 May 12AM 3 min

11 May - Top Stories

Health concerns, politics and civic engagement lead today’s top stories. Namibia remains free of Hantavirus cases amid an international outbreak, while fresh scrutiny emerges over South Africa’s Phala Phala scandal. We also look at a new Namibian digital platform aimed at driving public dialogue and policy participation.
11 May 1PM 5 min

11 May - 5 pm news

Political shake-ups, economic shifts and regional diplomacy dominate today’s 5 pm bulletin. From Nascam’s CEO dismissal to new leadership at the South African Reserve Bank, we track the key developments shaping the day.
11 May 11AM 4 min

11 May - 1 pm news

Health, politics and housing dominate today’s bulletin as Namibia remains free of Hantavirus despite global concern over a cruise ship outbreak. We also track new housing developments in Windhoek and fresh political fallout linked to South Africa’s Phala Phala saga.
11 May 7AM 4 min
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