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Future Media News

"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
60 – 80

11 May-8am News

# VP Witbooi joins Africa-France innovation summit in Kenya.... # Fuel hikes and inflation forecast point to higher living costs ahead.... # In S.A, Severe weather declared national disaster as government urged to boost response ..... # Botswana mourns former President Festus Mogae after death at 86 ......PLUS # Hantavirus…
11 May 12AM 3 min

11 May-7am news

# Inflation outlook signals rising cost pressures for households in 2026.... #Vice President attends Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi.... # Political pressure mounts in South Africa after ConCourt declares Phala Phala vote unconstitutional..... # Dangote considers Kenya for major East Africa oil refinery project ......PLUS # Russia’s Victory Day…
11 May 12AM 3 min

11 May-6am news

# Medicine shortages spark urgent appeal to health ministry.... # Bus operators resist fare hike despite rising fuel costs and new tariff increase.... #In South Africa: Activists renew calls for Ramaphosa to resign after ConCourt Phala Phala ruling ......PLUS # Deadly car bombing and ambush kills 12 police officers in…
11 May 12AM 3 min

8 May-7am news

# NHP Clears Claims Backlog Amid System Transition.... # Public Urged to Avoid Paying for Guardian’s Fund Claims Assistance.... # South Africa Rejects Justification for Large Migration Movements in Region ..... # Zimbabwe to Return 67 Farms as It Seeks Western Ties Reset ......PLUS #WHO Warns More Hantavirus Cases May…
8 May 12AM 3 min

8 May-8am news

# Master of High Court Warns Public Over Guardian’s Fund Scams.... # NHP Assures Members as New Health System Stabilises.... # In SA: Garden Route Municipality Prioritises Rescue of Stranded Residents ..... # Kiir Dismisses Top Officials in Fresh South Sudan Government Shake-Up ......PLUS # U.S Court strikes down Trump…
8 May 12AM 3 min

6 May-9am news

# Kunene Communities Raise Concerns Over Baynes Dam Consultation ... # Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Calls for Stronger Electoral Rules at Pan-African Parliament ... #S.A’s Ramaphosa Reaffirms Commitment to African Unity Amid Xenophobia Concerns ...PLUS # Trump Says Iran Wants Deal as US Maintains Pressure Campaign
7 May 12AM 3 min

7 May-8am news

# Green Industries Summit Heads to Swakopmund.... # Household Demand Drives Credit Growth Amid Business Slowdown.... # South Africa Minister Denies Misleading Parliament Over Vehicle Donations ..... # Ivory Coast Dissolves Electoral Commission Amid Election Disputes.....PLUS #Russia advises civilians, diplomatic missions to evacuate from Kiev
7 May 12AM 3 min

7 May-7am news

# Credit Growth Moderates as Household Borrowing Strengthens.... # Green Industries Summit Officially Launched.... # S.A’s Presidency Rejects Xenophobia Claims Over Protests ..... # Uganda Passes Bill to Curb Foreign Influence ......PLUS #China urges opening of Hormuz in Iran talks before Xi-Trump meet
7 May 12AM 3 min

6 May-8am news

# Government Explains Limits on Shallow-Water Trawling.... # New Financial Institutions and Markets Law Takes Effect.... #South Africa’s Western Cape Education Department Monitors Severe Weather Disruptions ..... # Nigeria Opposition Coalition Hit by High-Profile Defections......PLUS # US Claims Combat Stage Over Amid Continued Iran Tensions
6 May 12AM 3 min

6 May-7am news

# Financial Markets Act Comes Into Force with Partial Implementation.... # Agriculture Ministry Clarifies Fishing Zone Decision.... # South Africa Pushes Coordinated African Approach to Migration ..... # Sudan Accuses Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates of Airport Drone Strikes ......PLUS # In America...Trump pauses Project Freedom citing Iran deal progress.
6 May 12AM 3 min

5 May-7am news

# Cassinga Must Be Seen in Wider Colonial History , says Former PM.... # SMEs Eye Oil and Gas Supply Chain Opportunities.... # South Africa Places Student Financial Aid Scheme Under Administration..... # Mali’s Gen Goïta Assumes Defence Role After Minister’s Death ......PLUS #19 people jailed in France for facilitating…
5 May 12AM 3 min

5 May-8am news

# Oil and Gas Sector Opens Wider Doors for SMEs.... # Former PM Angula Calls for Broader Reflection on Cassinga Commemoration.... # South Africa’s Madlanga Commission Faces Rising Pressure Amid Heavy Workload ..... # Nigeria Opposition Heavyweights Join NDC Ahead of Presidential Race ......PLUS # U.S Supreme Court restores ability…
5 May 12AM 3 min

30 April - Top Stories

The Bank of Namibia holds the repo rate steady as Workers’ Day highlights jobs, skills, and rising living costs. Meanwhile, marathon history is made in London and oil prices surge amid escalating tensions over Iran.
30 Apr 1PM 3 min

30 April - 5 pm news

Namibia marks Workers’ Day with a push for skills and jobs, while cost-of-living pressures remain under scrutiny. Meanwhile, a court orders Bellarmine Mugabe’s deportation and global oil prices spike amid rising tensions over Iran.
30 Apr 11AM 4 min

30 April - 1 pm news

Cassinga Day commemorations, regional security concerns, and rising calls for public sector reform dominate today’s bulletin. Also, South Africa protests, interest rate outlook, and global oil prices pushing higher amid supply fears.
30 Apr 7AM 4 min

30 April-8am news

# Alpha Retirement Fund Strengthens Identity Through Rebrand.... # Probe Launched into Health Plan Claims Process.... # South Africa Urges Public to Report Illegal Activity to Authorities ..... # Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Plot......PLUS # Kevin Warsh Nears US Federal Reserve Top Job
30 Apr 12AM 3 min

30 April-7am news

# NAMFISA Probes Health Plan Claims Settlement Concerns.... # Alpha Retirement Fund Unveils Rebrand.... # Bank of Namibia Warns Public Against Defacing New Coins ..... # Bellarmine Mugabe Ordered to Be Deported After Firearm Conviction ......PLUS #Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict…
30 Apr 12AM 3 min

29 April - Top Stories

Bank of Namibia holds repo rate at 6.50 percent, government approves salary increases for top officials, and World Bank warns Uganda over foreign funding law. Also in this bulletin, King Charles urges renewed UK–US ties as leaders meet at the White House.
29 Apr 1PM 3 min

29 April - 5 pm news

Edelweiss Air to increase Zurich–Windhoek flights, Cape Town unveils a 6.8-billion-rand high-tech crime plan, and former FBI director James Comey indicted over a Trump-related post. Also in this bulletin, Namibia confirms no Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak and Uganda faces pressure over proposed foreign funding law.
29 Apr 11AM 4 min

29 April - 1 pm news

Bank of Namibia holds repo rate steady at 6.50 percent, South Africa’s motor industry calls for urgent fuel pricing review, and Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots in ground handling operations. Also in this bulletin, developments in infrastructure, mining security in the DRC, and regional economic updates.
29 Apr 7AM 4 min
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