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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
20 – 40

30 September - 5 pm news

Namdeb unveils Namibia's biggest diamond in 20 years, South Africa's medicine prices increase by 2.88% tomorrow, and a German astronaut heads to Namibia. Also, Ebola cases in the DRC pass eight thousand, and former US special counsel Jack Smith tells lawmakers he will not be "silenced".
30 Sep 11AM 4 min

30 September - 1 pm news

Anti-Corruption Commission gets a new boss, South Africa summons the US ambassador for a third time, and Morocco appoints its first woman Prime Minister. Plus, a South African Reserve Bank warning on cyberattacks and the global financial system, and the UN condemns a deadly airstrike on a Myanmar market.
30 Sep 7AM 4 min

30 September-7am news

# Hospitality Sector Hits Post-Pandemic August High.... # Non-Bank Financial Sector Assets Surge to N$577 Billion.... # EU Assesses FMD Outbreak and Health Risks... # South Africa’s Ramaphosa Announces Four-Point Plan to Tackle Gender-Based Violence......PLUS # France’s CGT Union Threatens Further Strikes Over 2027 Budget Cuts
30 Sep 12AM 4 min

30 September-8am news

# EU Warns of FMD Threat to Livestock and Livelihoods .... # NAMFISA Reports Strong Growth Despite Compliance Concerns .... # Hotels See Record August as Northern Region Leads ..... # South Africa’s Julius Malema Granted Leave to Appeal Firearm Conviction ......PLUS # US AI Safety Board Bid Blocked as…
30 Sep 12AM 4 min

29 September - Top Stories

Government appeals for funds to fight foot-and-mouth disease as restrictions are partly lifted, NUST offers a genome sequencing tool in the FMD response, South Africa's Reserve Bank governor warns of cyberattack financial risk, and the UN adopts a declaration on racism.
29 Sep 1PM 4 min

29 September - 5 pm news

NUST offers a genome sequencing tool in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease, the UN adopts a declaration on racism as concerns over AI bias grow, and AstraZeneca seeks US approval for a lung cancer combination.
29 Sep 11AM 3 min

29 September - 1 pm news

CRAN's cyber security team cautions against using leaked personal data, government appeals for funds to fight foot-and-mouth disease, Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, and Bill Gates says governments must monitor AI.
29 Sep 7AM 3 min

29 September-8am news

# President returns after pushing Namibia’s priorities at UN... # Bryan Eiseb set to lead Namibia’s anti-corruption fight... # South Africa: Mapisa-Nqakula denies R2 million promotion bribe allegation ..... # Ethiopian forces recapture strategic town in Tigray......PLUS # US import bans on Canadian goods take effect .
29 Sep 12AM 3 min

29 September-7am news

# Head of State Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for stronger global cooperation.... # Eiseb takes charge as new Anti-Corruption Commission chief .... # South Africa’s Lamola calls for broader fight against racism ..... # More than 50 troops killed in two terrorist attacks in Niger ......PLUS # Wall Street losses ease as…
29 Sep 12AM 3 min

26 September - Week in Review

A week dominated by Foot-and-Mouth Disease, from panic buying and cancelled auctions to a 4.8% economic growth surprise. Also of importance are President Nandi-Ndaitwah's UN diplomacy push, Botswana's De Beers ambitions, and Trump's new Arctic security deal with Greenland.
26 Sep 2AM 4 min

25 September - Top Stories

The Windhoek Show goes ahead despite the FMD outbreak, though AgriBank warns the disease could still hit farmers hard. Also today: South Africa's Lamola pushes for UN Security Council reform and a permanent African seat, and England trials a rapid genetic test to speed up brain tumour diagnosis.
25 Sep 1PM 3 min

25 September - 5 pm news

AgriBank warns Namibia's latest FMD outbreak could hit farmers and livestock trade hard, while AfriForum pitches a rural safety plan amid rising SA-US tensions. Also in this episode: Namibia launches its first Labour Market Information System, England trials rapid genetic testing for brain tumours, and Windhoek marks Zero Emission Week…
25 Sep 11AM 4 min

25 September - 1 pm news

The Windhoek Show goes ahead despite the FMD outbreak; South Africa tells the UN that Israel's conduct in Gaza amounts to genocide, and President Nandi-Ndaitwah pitches the country as a regional logistics hub in New York.
25 Sep 7AM 3 min

24 September - 1 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the UN General Assembly, NORED suspends its CEO, and Tigray forces launch a major offensive in Ethiopia. Plus, the UK orders a review after another migrant boat crossing.
24 Sep 7AM 4 min

24 September-8am news

# Nandi-Ndaitwah backs woman for UN top post.... # Ten cattle test positive for foot-and-mouth disease.... # TotalEnergies takes over domestic fuel supply ..... # South Africa activist group calls for proper investigation into Sibiya case ......PLUS # US delegate walks out during Pezeshkian speech
24 Sep 3AM 4 min

24 Sptember-7am news

# President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for woman to lead United Nations.... # Bulk fuel deal to save government N$220.5 million.... # Foot-and-mouth disease detected in FMD-free zone ..... # PepsiCo discontinues ProNutro in South Africa ......PLUS # Brent crude rises as Hormuz closure continues
24 Sep 3AM 3 min

24 September-6am news

# Parliamentary committee probes housing challenges.... #Two-thirds of children lack diverse diets... # TLU SA backs licensing of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine ......PLUS # Iran warns of “crushing force” after Trump threat
24 Sep 1AM 4 min

23 September - Top Stories

President Nandi-Ndaitwah engages world leaders at the UN General Assembly, Moroccans head to the polls, and Africa's digital economy eyes a US$700 billion future. Plus, UN chief Guterres renews the call for Security Council reform.
23 Sep 1PM 4 min

23 September - 5 pm news

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy secures N$106 million from the AfDB, Moroccans head to the polls in a pivotal election, and UN chief Guterres renews his call for Security Council reform.
23 Sep 11AM 4 min

23 September - 1 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah engages world leaders at the UN General Assembly, a deadly shooting rocks a Durban township, and the US confirms plans to resettle 17,500 white South African refugees. Plus, Namibia's critical minerals sector and Africa's booming digital economy.
23 Sep 7AM 4 min
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