Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
9 July - Top Stories
TUCNA pushes back against GIPF’s pension-backed loan rollout, calling for fairer access. And, former Namcor execs arrested, Cosatu slams US tariffs, and Europe’s deadly heatwave linked to climate change.
9 July - 5 pm news
India and Namibia strengthen ties with new agreements as PM Modi wraps up his state visit. Plus, ex-Namcor execs face corruption charges and SA business groups challenge equity quotas.
9 July - 1 pm news
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, touches down in Namibia for a one-day state visit, while TUCNA challenges GIPF’s pension loan rollout. Plus, a South African economist sounds the alarm over US tariffs, and Texas reels from deadly floods with over 160 still missing.
8 July - Top Stories
The ACC arrests former Namcor boss Immanuel Mulunga, Trigon shareholders approve the N$24 million Kombat Mine sale, and Ramaphosa pushes back on US tariffs. Plus, Netanyahu nominates Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, and Monica Geingos marks 10 years of economic empowerment through the One Economy Foundation.
8 July - 5 pm news
The ACC arrests former Namcor MD, electricity tariffs are on hold, and SA warns US tariffs could threaten AGOA. And, the EU and the U.S. edge closer to a trade deal.
8 July - 1 pm news
Namibia posts its first trade surplus in nearly five years, driven by a mining export rebound. Tour operators slam poor national park maintenance as park fee hikes loom. SA’s President Ramaphosa pushes back against U.S. tariffs, calling for fairer trade terms. And storms wreak havoc across Central and Eastern Europe.
8 July-8am news
# City of Windhoek Sends Biggest Arrears to Collector.... # UNAM Streamlines Degrees to Boost Graduate Prospects.... # Monica Geingos Talks One Economy’s Decade Soiree ..... #S.A”s Ramaphosa Slams Trump’s BRICS Tariff Threat ......PLUS # Former Russian Minister Starovoit Found Dead After Dismissal
8 July-7am news
# One Economy Foundation Plans 10th Fundraising Soiree.... # UNAM Adopts Three-Year Degree Model to Align with Global Standards.... #Windhoek Hands N$409 Million Debt to RedForce ..... # Heavy Police Presence Quells Kenya’s Pro-Democracy Rally ......PLUS #In the U.S, More than 90 dead in Texas floods as search efforts continue
7 July - Top stories
Namib Desert Diamonds responds to Amupanda’s claims, NAMCOR reports a billion-dollar loss, Ramaphosa backs the BRICS Summit, and deadly floods hit Texas.
7 July - 5 pm news
Namibia’s Cancer Registry earns global recognition, pressure mounts on South Africa’s police leadership, Uganda’s HIV cases top 1.5 million, and the U.S. threatens steep tariffs on EU goods.
7 July - 1 pm news
NAMCOR reports a billion-dollar loss, NAMFISA goes digital for consumer education, Ramaphosa backs BRICS talks, and deadly floods hit Texas.
7 July-7am news
# Analyst Backs Quarterly Reporting to Boost Ministerial Accountability.... #NamDia Assures Public After Security Concerns on Social Media.... # NAMCOR Works to Overcome Financial Losses and Governance Issues ..... # South African Police Commissioner from KwaZulu-Natal Claims Minister Mchunu Interferes in Probes ......PLUS # Thousands Celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th in…
7 July-8am news
# NamDia’s Coussement Reassures Public After Amupanda Allegations .... # NAMCOR Outlines Turnaround Strategy Amid Growing Losses.... # Analyst Supports Enhanced Monitoring Through Ministerial Reports ..... # Police and Health Ministry in South Africa Act to Secure Healthcare Access Amid Protests Targeting Foreigners ......PLUS # Reuters X Account Restored in…
4 July - Top Stories
From SME growth at the Windhoek Business Summit to cancer awareness walks across Namibia — plus headlines from South Africa, Mali, and Hollywood trailblazer Angélique Kidjo.
4 July - 5 pm news
Nujoma Day gets the green light, Bank Windhoek adjusts its fees, and the SABC keeps Afrikaans news on air. Plus, the US Supreme Court takes on transgender athlete rights. I’m Tonata Kadhila with your top stories.
4 July - 1 pm news
From a N$50 billion green hydrogen boost to the 5th Business Summit in Windhoek, plus looming job threats over AGOA and a Hollywood first for Angélique Kidjo.
4 July-8am news
# B2Gold Flags Barriers to Refinery Dream.... # NCRST Helps Shape Africa’s Innovation Indicators.... # Weekend Brings Sub-Zero Chill to Southern Region ..... # Mkhize Wants Officials in Risky Probes Shielded in S.A ......PLUS # U.S Supreme Court to hear transgender athlete cases
4 July-7am news
# Severe Cold Front Grips South and Central Highlands.... # Namibia Joins AU Talks on Science Indicators.... # B2Gold Says Refinery Not Feasible for Now..... # Ramaphosa Hails Mabuza’s Role in Building South Africa......PLUS #Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine and Iran in phone call says Kremlin
3 July - Top Stories
Namibia slips into a lower income bracket, Cabinet ministers brace for performance reviews, and a South African vet team tackles elephant surgery in Cambodia. Plus, the Idaho student murder suspect pleads guilty.
3 July - 5 pm news
Cabinet Ministers face a performance grilling, ActionSA demands whistleblower protection, and chaos hits Paris airports. Plus, a deadly military chopper crash in Mogadishu and new air links between Windhoek and Zurich.