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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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29 June - 1 pm news

Namibia reaffirms its support for Sahrawi self-determination as President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on the United Nations to lead efforts toward a lasting Western Sahara solution. The bulletin also covers IMF funding for DR Congo, rising tensions over migration protests in South Africa, and global calls for accountability in US ICE detention…
29 Jun 7AM 3 min

29 June-8am news

# NamRA reports rise in khat interceptions.... # Enrolment freeze in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund schools.... # Nigeria urges South Africa to avoid blaming migrants for crime..... # France considers response after Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties......PLUS # US-Iran tensions persist as ceasefire deal strains
29 Jun 12AM 3 min

29 June-7am news

# Erongo schools suspend new enrolments.... # Khat leads drug seizures says NamRA.... # South Africa ensures orderly policing ahead of protests ..... # Uganda military chief orders closure of major media outlets ......PLUS # US and Iran continue talks amid rising tensions
29 Jun 12AM 3 min

26 June-7am news

# Bloomberg Africa Journalism Training Launched in Windhoek.... # Gross Domestic Product Rises as Services Sector Drives Growth.... # South Africa President Assures Normal Working Day Amid Planned Protests ..... # Kenya Protest Anniversary Marked with Arrests and Tight Security ......PLUS # Dow Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Slide
26 Jun 12AM 3 min

26 June-8am news

# Services Sector Boosts Economic Growth Despite Weak Mining Performance.... # Windhoek Hosts Financial Journalism Training Initiative.... #In South Africa, ANC Secretary-General Raises Concern Over Migration Pressure..... # Democratic Republic of Congo Tightens Ebola Controls After Imported Case ......PLUS # UN Halts Seafarer Evacuation After Strait of Hormuz Attack
26 Jun 12AM 3 min

25 June - Top Stories

Namibia celebrates its removal from the FATF grey list, while the MVA Fund reports a decline in road fatalities despite 229 deaths recorded so far this year. We also cover South Africa's migration protest tensions and Venezuela's deadly earthquakes that have prompted a state of emergency.
25 Jun 1PM 4 min

25 June - 5 pm news

Discover Airlines announces more direct flights between Munich and Windhoek from 2027, while Zimbabwe's parliament backs constitutional changes to extend presidential terms. We also cover Namibia's voluntary repatriation plan for citizens in South Africa, rising xenophobic tensions, and the latest US diplomatic push on Iran.
25 Jun 11AM 1 min

25 June - 1 pm news

Namibia celebrates its removal from the FATF grey list, while SADC anti-corruption agencies strengthen regional efforts to tackle financial crime and recover stolen assets. We also cover Venezuela's deadly earthquakes, the latest private sector credit figures, and Bafana Bafana's historic march into the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
25 Jun 7AM 5 min

25 June-8am news

# Windhoek Beer tops Brand Africa Namibia Awards.... # MVA Fund warns as crash figures remain high.... #In S.A, Madlanga Commission confirms Suleiman Carrim will not testify today.... # Zimbabwe Senate backs bill extending presidential term limits ......PLUS # Wall Street rebounds as oil prices fall amid Iran war easing
25 Jun 1AM 3 min

25 June-7am news

# Road crashes still claim 229 lives in first half of 2026.... # Brand Africa honours top brands and leaders.... # South Africa police vow to prevent repeat of 2021 unrest ..... # Kenyan students to face murder charges over school fire......PLUS # White House seeks $87.6bn war funding as…
25 Jun 1AM 4 min

24 June - 1 pm news

Vehicle sales surge to strongest May since 2016, Malawians await repatriation in South Africa, and Iran rejects missile concessions in US talks. Plus, Bafana Bafana chase a historic World Cup breakthrough against South Korea.
24 Jun 7AM 3 min

24 June-8am news

# Talks Between Labour Ministry and NAMDOCK Focus on Dialogue.... # Digital Gaps Could Slow Oil and Gas Transformation.... # South Africa: Rise Mzansi Calls for Private Investment to Strengthen Public Services ..... # Court Rules Former Zambian Leader Edgar Lungu to Be Buried in South Africa ......PLUS # Deaths…
24 Jun 1AM 3 min

24 June-7am news

# Oil and Gas Sector Urged to Strengthen Digital Capacity.... # Labour Minister Engages NAMDOCK on Workplace Relations.... # June 30 to Remain Normal Business Day, Says South Africa’s Acting Police Minister ..... # Niger Begins Process to Leave International Criminal Court ......PLUS # US Senate Backs Trump Withdrawal from…
24 Jun 12AM 3 min

23 June - 1 pm news

A fast-moving bulletin covering diplomacy, economic decisions, global health and technology shifts. This episode brings you the latest on Namibia’s state visit to Tanzania, regional economic developments, UNAIDS’ global HIV response, and US advances in quantum computing.
23 Jun 7AM 4 min

23 June-8am news

# Housing finance debate focuses on affordability and loan terms.... # Starlink licence appeal dismissed by CRAN.... # South Africa’s Government calls for calm over relocation of Malawian nationals ..... # Guinea bans export of unrefined gold to boost local processing ......PLUS # Iran denies US claims on nuclear inspectors…
23 Jun 12AM 3 min

23 June-7am news

# CRAN rejects Starlink reconsideration requests.... # Banking association highlights housing loan affordability debate... # South Africa’s Defence Minister says security cluster ready for anti-immigration protests ..... # Court in Kenya rules against health minister in Ebola facility dispute ......PLUS # Tech sell-off at Wall Street drags markets lower as…
23 Jun 12AM 4 min

22 June - Top Stories

Namibia is set to be removed from the FATF grey list after addressing deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing framework, while government says the replacement of Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino is aimed at ensuring stability in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has…
22 Jun 1PM 4 min

22 June - 5 pm news

Government says the replacement of Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino is aimed at ensuring stability and strengthening oversight in Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector, while African lawmakers push for tougher anti-LGBT legislation following a conference in Ghana. Meanwhile, labour concerns at Beifang Mining Services come under scrutiny, the GOOD Party…
22 Jun 11AM 4 min

22 June - 1 pm news

Namibia is expected to be removed from the FATF grey list following progress on financial crime compliance, while NWR has suspended Fish River Canyon hikes due to difficult water conditions. In South Africa, police say security plans are in place ahead of planned anti-immigration protests, and in the UK, Prime…
22 Jun 7AM 4 min

22 June-8am news

# President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Deeper Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation.... # FortiBleed Data Exposure Threat Sparks Cybersecurity Warning.... #In South Africa: Candidate’s Fatal Shooting Sparks DA Outrage ..... # Libya: 15 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Mediterranean Coast ......PLUS #US VP JD Vance Signals Progress Despite Stalled Iran Talks
22 Jun 12AM 3 min
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