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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
1 – 20

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

23 September-8am news

#Domestic Vehicle market remains 12.1 percent higher this year.... # Transport Minister Nekundi says NAC investigation referred to Anti-Corruption Commission.... # President Nandi-Ndaitwah discusses trade and investment with US official on UN sidelines.... # Zimbabwe secures funding to upgrade Chirundu border.....PLUS # Trump warns Iran faces choice between war and…
23 Sep 12AM 3 min

23 September-7am news

# Nandi-Ndaitwah meets US official to discuss trade and investment at UN.... # Minister Nekundi confirms NAC board removed after investigation.... # Vehicle registrations locally up 8.6 percent year-on-year ..... # Nigeria cuts benchmark rate to 23%......PLUS # Wall Street steady as oil prices fall
23 Sep 12AM 4 min

22 September - 5 pm news

Namibia's Social Security Commission raises key benefits while gender-based violence and a SANRAL contractor's viral threats put women's safety back in the spotlight. Plus, South Sudan clears the way for December elections and UNGA81 opens in New York with Nandi-Ndaitwah and Trump among 130 world leaders.
22 Sep 11AM 5 min

22 September - 1 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah courts US investors in New York. South Africa's Lamola addresses the UN on global inequality. FNB partners with Arch Resources to support SME finance, the AU sounds the alarm on El Niño, and Paramount Skydance settles with US states to clear its N$1.8-trillion Warner Bros merger.
22 Sep 7AM 4 min

22 September-7am news

# President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for action at UN water panel.... # TotalEnergies trading arm awarded fuel supply contract.... # Namibia Airports Company suspends procurement activities..... # U.S. keeps South Africa visa restriction names confidential......PLUS # U.S. judge orders response over White House media ban…
22 Sep 12AM 3 min

22 September-8am news

# Airport procurement suspension raises operational concerns.... # Energy Ministry announces fuel supply deal with TotalEnergies.... #President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights water investment needs at UN meeting ..... # In S.A, FW de Klerk Foundation distances itself from director’s remarks......PLUS # UN General Assembly debate opens in New York
22 Sep 12AM 3 min

21 September - Top Stories

President Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia will pursue hydrogen and oil and gas together, the Competition Commission approves five major transactions, and three people are arrested over the murder of women in Ekurhuleni.
21 Sep 1PM 4 min

21 September - 5 pm news

A hacking group lists the Namibian Defence Force as a victim, the DRC begins vaccinating health workers against Ebola, and the UN chief says he would welcome a woman as his successor.
21 Sep 11AM 6 min

21 September - 1 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia will pursue hydrogen and oil and gas together, editors demand answers on a missing journalist in Djibouti, and Germany's far-right AfD wins a state vote.
21 Sep 7AM 4 min

21 September-7am news

# Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Just and Inclusive Clean Energy Future.... # Ministry of Environment Says Behaviour Change Key to Tackling Illegal Dumping.... # McKenzie Criticises Zille as Patriotic Alliance Backs Kunene in South Africa.... # Zimbabwe Urged to Prepare for El Niño Drought......PLUS #In America... Trump Plans Military Complex at…
21 Sep 12AM 3 min

21 September-8am news

# Environment Ministry Calls for Change in Public Attitudes on Waste.... # President Pushes for Industrialised Clean Energy Transition.... # Cachalia Confirms Three Questioned Over Nine Women’s Murders in South Africa..... # Mali Gold Mine Faces Strike Threat ......PLUS #The U.S’ Trump Announces Greenland Security Deal with Denmark …
21 Sep 12AM 3 min

18 September - Top Stories

Bail conditions eased for 17 accused in the Sanlam fraud case, Tanzania's Tundu Lissu earns an EU human rights nomination, and South Africa confirms 19 Mpox cases. Plus: Bessent meets China's He Lifeng ahead of next week's Trump-Xi summit.
18 Sep 1PM 3 min

18 September - 5 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah heads to New York for the UN General Assembly, Dangote unveils a 2,650km pipeline plan, and South Africa confirms 19 Mpox cases. Plus: CAF's Motsepe defends AFCON 2027 hosting, and a UN mission finds grounds the US committed war crimes in Iran.
18 Sep 11AM 4 min
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