Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
9 December-8am news
# Kavango Oil Discovery Claims Raise Doubts Over ReconAfrica.... # MTC Sees Revenue Boost Amid Fibre and Enterprise Growth.... #November Inflation Eases to 3.4% ..... # Nigerian Jets Intervene in Failed Coup Attempt in Benin ......PLUS # U.S Supreme Court weighs whether President Trump can fire heads of independent agencies
9 December-7am news
# MTC Posts Strong 2025 Revenue Growth.... # Inflation Slows as November Shows Price Stability.... # Researcher Questions ReconAfrica’s Latest Oil Claims in Kavango ..... # M23 Rebels Train Civilians in Political Doctrine and Governance in Eastern DRC ......PLUS #Paramount–Skydance launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
8 December - 5 pm news
NAMBOB posts 8% net profit after restructuring, Trustco rejects Riskowitz board takeover attempt, ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin after failed coup, South Africa’s building confidence hits 10-year high, and Ukraine peace talks stall in Miami.
8 December - 1 pm news
NamRA holds SME engagement sessions, while South Africa declares GBV and femicide a national disaster; the first phase of the Gaza peace plan nears completion, and Bank Windhoek is named Namibia’s Bank of the Year 2025.
8 December-8am news
# ECB and Stakeholders Meet to Shape Electricity Guidelines.... # Free Water Meters Launched in Grootfontein.... # New Institute Aims to Maximise Resource Potential ..... #100 Schoolchildren Freed in Niger State Kidnapping ......PLUS #Trump awarded inaugural Fifa Peace Prize at World Cup draw
8 December-7am news
# New Think Tank Targets Policy Gaps.... # Workshop Launched by ECB to Improve Electricity Planning.... # Grootfontein Rolls Out Free Prepaid Water Meters ..... # Benin Thwarts Attempted Military Coup......PLUS #Netflix to acquire Warner Bros
5 December - Week in Review
This week on the pod, Tonata breaks down Namibia’s top stories — from major political honours and new road safety measures to big economic moves, land debates, and regional diplomacy. Plus, a look at Botswana’s rate decision and Netanyahu’s push for a presidential pardon.
5 December - Top Stories
Namibia performs first autologous stem-cell transplant, plans public rollout. SA High Court to rule on Zuma and Thales arms deal challenge on January 23. Tanzania tourism suffers after post-election unrest, and Putin and Modi to hold talks on defence, trade, and energy in New Delhi
5 December - 5 pm news
State House reacts to President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s top African leadership awards. SA High Court to rule on Zuma and Thales arms deal challenge January 23. U.S. signs $2.5 billion health aid deal with Kenya, and India’s central bank cuts interest rate.
5 December - 1 pm news
From NamPower’s new 45 MW energy storage project and South Africa’s extended Home Affairs hours, to Tanzania’s struggling tourism and Japan’s ongoing Fukushima wastewater release. Stay informed, independent, and on time with Future Media News.
5 Decemeber-8am news
# NAMDIA and Namibian Police Join Forces on Security.... #Swapo Win a Mandate, Not a Comfort Zone — Nandi-Ndaitwah.... # November Inflation Hits 3.4 Percent..... #South African Police Minister Disbands Task Team Over Abuses ......PLUS #US “reviewing” Tanzania relationship following election violence
5 December-7am news
#Head Of State Urges Leaders to Guard Against Complacency.... # NAMDIA Partners with Police to Secure Diamond Operations.... # Inflation Inches Up to 3.4 Percent ..... # South Africa Won’t Push for G20 Boycott, Says Ramaphosa ......PLUS # Spain, Netherlands, Ireland Boycott Eurovision Over Israel Entry
4 December - Top Stodies
Dashcams on the horizon as government moves to curb rising road crashes — and Riruako takes aim at the new housing task force. Meanwhile, Botswana keeps its repo rate steady as South Africa’s Madlanga Inquiry hears fresh claims of corruption.
4 December - 5 pm news
Riruako slams the new housing task force while South Africa’s trade minister doubles down on economic transformation. Meanwhile, Botswana holds its repo rate steady in the new governor’s first decision.
4 December - 1 pm news
AfDB lines up $1.78bn for Namibia; meanwhile, the government opens consultations on mandatory dashcams. As malaria cases climb to 282 million, the Senzo Meyiwa trial pushes on despite delays. And in India, IndiGo Airlines faces nationwide disruptions after system failures.
4 December-8am news
# Chronic Malnutrition Among Children Increases.... # BoN Maintains Repo Rate Amid Moderate Growth.... #In S.A, Batohi Seeks Misconduct Charge in Chauke Inquiry ..... # France Condemns Algerian Court Decision Against Journalist......PLUS #In America, GOP wins House seat in Tennessee but slashes Trump margin.
4 December-7am news
# Repo Rate Held at 6.50% to Support Stability.... # Child Stunting Rises to 30%.... # South Africa Criticizes US for G20 Protocol Breach..... # Kenya Parliamentary Inquiry Criticizes British Troops for Misconduct ......PLUS #In The U.S, ICE reportedly readies operation targeting Somalis in Minnesota.
3 December-8am news
# Swapo Regains Ground as Voters Prioritise Service Delivery says Analyst.... # President Nandi-Ndaitwah Names Amutse to Key Energy and Industry Portfolio.... # Supreme Court Welcomes First Female Permanent Judge ..... # DRC Army, M23 Rebels Accuse Each Other of Ceasefire Breaches ......PLUS #Trump repeats threat that land strikes in…
3 December-7am news
# Amutse Appointed as New Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy.... # Poor Service Delivery Shifts Voter Support, Says Analyst Kudumo.... # Esie Schimming-Chase Becomes First Female Permanent Supreme Court Judge ..... # Guinea-Bissau Election Disrupted After Armed Seizure ......PLUS #US Homeland Security calls for "full travel ban" on "invaders"
2 December-8am news
# Legal Concerns Raised Over Cancelled Councillor Swearing-In. #Erongo Regional Council Staff Participate in Revamp Workshop.... # S.A’s Mashatile Highlights Progress on TB Treatment and ARVs ..... # Orano Warns of Safety Risks After Uranium Shipment Leaves Niger Mine ......PLUS #Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death…