Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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22 August-8am news
# Minister Sankwasa Assumes Control officially of Katima Mulilo Amid Corruption Fallout.... # Event Earns Praise from Future of Business Conference Coordinator.... # Walvis Bay Fishing Sector Meets Minister on Future Plans ..... # In S.A, the DA is calling on Gauteng premier to fire Health MEC......PLUS #Rubio to Lead…
22 August-7am news
# Future of Business Conference Coordinator Praises Event.... # Sankwasa Takes Charge of Katima Mulilo After Councillors’ Dismissal.... # Minister Zaamwani-Kamwi Engages Walvis Bay Fishing Industry ..... # Build One South Africa criticises the infighting within the S.A government of national unity......PLUS #International Criminal Court chiefs condemn new US sanctions…
21 August- Top News
# Nekundi Pushes for Local Procurement.... # Vision Africa Boss Urges Smarter Use of Data in Business Decisions.... # S.A’s President calls for more investment in sexual and reproductive health rights..... # Sudan rivals trade blame over attack on UN food convoy in Darfur......PLUS #EU and US agree to trade…
21 August-6pm news
# PetroFund Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications.... # Vision Africa Boss Urges Smarter Use of Data in Business Decisions.... # S.A’s President calls for more investment in sexual and reproductive health rights..... # Sudan rivals trade blame over attack on UN food convoy in Darfur......PLUS #EU and US agree to trade…
21 August-5pm news
# Data-Driven Decisions Take Centre Stage at Nedbank Conference.... # PetroFund Targets Future Oil and Gas Skills.... # In S.A, AfriForum criticises government for denying the racial and political motivations behind farm attacks ..... # Nigeria’s Bionic Arm Brings Hope and Global Demand ......PLUS # Ukraine wants rapid progress on…
21 August-2pm news
#SMEs Gain Focus at Nedbank Conference Currently Underway At Droombos.... # Council Alerts Public to Fraud Scheme in Oshikoto.... # Solidarity Slams Mashatile Over BEE in S.A ..... # U.S. Suspends Most Visa Services in Zimbabw
21 August-1pm news
# Oshikoto Council Warns of Scam Attempts.... # Nedbank Officially Launches Business Growth Conference... # Ramaphosa Pushes Export Diversification..... # Uganda, U.S. Strike Deal on Migrant Relocation in S.A......PLUS #India Successfully Tests Nuclear Capable Missile, with 5000KM range
21 August-8am news
# Sankwasa Meets Ousted Katima Councillors.... # Nekundi Warns Against Import Preference.... # BoN Sees Slower Growth, Launches Data Hub ..... # Rwanda-Backed Rebels Kill Scores in Eastern Congo ......PLUS # US government to paint border wall black to deter people from climbing over it.
21 August-7am news
# Nekundi Pushes for Local Procurement.... # Economic Outlook: Growth Slows, Gold Reserves Up says BoN.... # Sankwasa Explains Katima Council Dismissal ..... # Kenya Explores Yuan Conversion for $5 Billion Railway Loan ......PLUS #Some travelers now required to put up $15,000 to enter the US
20 August - Top Stories
President Nandi-Ndaitwah grants a state funeral to former Defence Chief Hawala, new research questions the impact of luxury tourism in Africa, and Israel prepares for a Gaza offensive. Plus, NUST gears up to host a global AI and technology conference in October.
20 August - 5 pm news
President Nandi-Ndaitwah grants state funeral to former Defence Chief Hawala, US tariffs weigh on South Africa’s economy, France rebukes Netanyahu over Palestinian statehood, and NUST to host a global AI conference in October.
20 August - 1 pm news
Voter registration concludes ahead of November elections; OUTA urges South Africa’s Tourism Minister to act after CEO suspension. White House confirms Putin-Zelenskyy summit plans, and Kelly-Ann Williams wins 2025 Women’s Pool Championship.
20 August-8am news
# Shiimi Flags Waste and Delays in Public Procurement.... # NDP 6 Pillar One Critical for National Development Goals.... # Zambezi to Host 35th Heroes’ Day Celebration ..... # Diphtheria Cases Surge in Somalia Amid Vaccine Shortages......PLUS # European countries commit to continued Ukrainian support
20 August-7am news
# Swakopmund Workshop Highlights NDP 6 Priorities.... # Heroes’ Day Celebrations Set for Katima Mulilo.... # Procurement Board Chair Warns of Inefficiencies in Public Projects ..... # Dozens Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigerian State ......PLUS # US favors Budapest for Russia-Ukraine meeting
19 August - Top Stories
With the day’s top stories, I’m Tonata Kadhila — from a cyber threat warning and Namibia’s final voter registration push, to Nedbank’s Future of Business Conference and South Africa’s rand-rigging court battle. Plus, Myanmar sets December election dates amid war and criticism.
19 August - 5 pm news
Stay informed with Future Media News as we cover Namibia’s final voter registration day, the rand manipulation case back in court, and the UN’s condemnation of a deadly massacre in the DRC. Plus, Europe convenes urgent talks after Zelenskyy–Trump meetings in Washington.
19 August - 1 pm news
Namibia’s Cyber Security Incident Response Team warns of rising global cyber threats, while South Africa’s farm exports to the U.S. jump 26%. Plus, Myanmar prepares for nationwide elections in December amid criticism of fairness.
19 August-7am news
# Namibia Pushes Water Security at AU Summit.... # First-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek.... # Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash ..... #Burkina Faso Expels UN Official Over Child Rights Report ......PLUS #European leaders arrive for Ukraine talks with Trump
18 August - Top Stories
The Namibian Ports Authority cancels a key Luderitz oil tender, while Namibia ratifies the ILO convention on family-friendly workplaces. Plus, South Africa raises R176bn for water projects, and Israel approves plans to seize Gaza City.
18 August - 5 pm news
Namibia ratifies an ILO convention on family-friendly workplaces, while South Africa’s court hears a deadlock over Edgar Lungu’s burial site. Plus, U.S.-India trade talks stall, and Liberty Life teams up with the Cancer Association to raise awareness for children’s cancer.