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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 June - 1 pm news

Vehicle sales surge to strongest May since 2016, Malawians await repatriation in South Africa, and Iran rejects missile concessions in US talks. Plus, Bafana Bafana chase a historic World Cup breakthrough against South Korea.
24 Jun 7AM 3 min

24 June-8am news

# Talks Between Labour Ministry and NAMDOCK Focus on Dialogue.... # Digital Gaps Could Slow Oil and Gas Transformation.... # South Africa: Rise Mzansi Calls for Private Investment to Strengthen Public Services ..... # Court Rules Former Zambian Leader Edgar Lungu to Be Buried in South Africa ......PLUS # Deaths…
24 Jun 1AM 3 min

24 June-7am news

# Oil and Gas Sector Urged to Strengthen Digital Capacity.... # Labour Minister Engages NAMDOCK on Workplace Relations.... # June 30 to Remain Normal Business Day, Says South Africa’s Acting Police Minister ..... # Niger Begins Process to Leave International Criminal Court ......PLUS # US Senate Backs Trump Withdrawal from…
24 Jun 12AM 3 min

23 June - 1 pm news

A fast-moving bulletin covering diplomacy, economic decisions, global health and technology shifts. This episode brings you the latest on Namibia’s state visit to Tanzania, regional economic developments, UNAIDS’ global HIV response, and US advances in quantum computing.
23 Jun 7AM 4 min

23 June-8am news

# Housing finance debate focuses on affordability and loan terms.... # Starlink licence appeal dismissed by CRAN.... # South Africa’s Government calls for calm over relocation of Malawian nationals ..... # Guinea bans export of unrefined gold to boost local processing ......PLUS # Iran denies US claims on nuclear inspectors…
23 Jun 12AM 3 min

23 June-7am news

# CRAN rejects Starlink reconsideration requests.... # Banking association highlights housing loan affordability debate... # South Africa’s Defence Minister says security cluster ready for anti-immigration protests ..... # Court in Kenya rules against health minister in Ebola facility dispute ......PLUS # Tech sell-off at Wall Street drags markets lower as…
23 Jun 12AM 4 min

22 June - Top Stories

Namibia is set to be removed from the FATF grey list after addressing deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing framework, while government says the replacement of Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino is aimed at ensuring stability in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has…
22 Jun 1PM 4 min

22 June - 5 pm news

Government says the replacement of Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino is aimed at ensuring stability and strengthening oversight in Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector, while African lawmakers push for tougher anti-LGBT legislation following a conference in Ghana. Meanwhile, labour concerns at Beifang Mining Services come under scrutiny, the GOOD Party…
22 Jun 11AM 4 min

22 June - 1 pm news

Namibia is expected to be removed from the FATF grey list following progress on financial crime compliance, while NWR has suspended Fish River Canyon hikes due to difficult water conditions. In South Africa, police say security plans are in place ahead of planned anti-immigration protests, and in the UK, Prime…
22 Jun 7AM 4 min

22 June-8am news

# President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Deeper Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation.... # FortiBleed Data Exposure Threat Sparks Cybersecurity Warning.... #In South Africa: Candidate’s Fatal Shooting Sparks DA Outrage ..... # Libya: 15 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Mediterranean Coast ......PLUS #US VP JD Vance Signals Progress Despite Stalled Iran Talks
22 Jun 12AM 3 min

22 June-7am news

# Global “FortiBleed” Cybersecurity Incident Raises Alarm.... # Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Partnership.... # South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa Encouraged by First-Time Voter Turnout..... # DR Congo Displacement Camp Records Rising Death Toll Amid Ebola Concerns ......PLUS # US–Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse Into Tension Amid Strait of Hormuz Warning
22 Jun 12AM 3 min

19 June - 1 pm news

Government pushes for genocide reparations as global talks and diplomacy face fresh setbacks. From local healthcare milestones to IMF support and cancelled Iran–US negotiations, we track the key stories shaping the day.
19 Jun 7AM 4 min

18 June - Top Stories

Namibia’s trade deficit has widened to N$11.7 billion as import costs continue to climb, while the government confirms the long-awaited rollout of electronic identity cards will begin in September.
18 Jun 1PM 4 min

18 June - 5 pm news

Namibia moves closer to digital identity with the rollout of e-ID cards set for September, while concerns grow over the country's lack of cyber security and data protection laws amid rising cyber threats. Meanwhile, South Africa grapples with anti-immigrant tensions and a fatal shooting in Kruger National Park, as the…
18 Jun 11AM 4 min

18 June - 1 pm news

Global economic pressure intensifies as Namibia’s trade deficit widens to N$11.7 billion amid rising import costs, while a UN report warns 266 million people face severe food insecurity across 13 global hotspots.
18 Jun 7AM 4 min

17 June - Top Stories

Namibians are being warned to prepare for colder weather as a low-pressure system moves across the country, while the Bank of Namibia raises the repo rate to protect the currency peg.
17 Jun 1PM 3 min

17 June - 5 pm news

Government plans new legislation for “Order with Me” businesses, while ExxonMobil signs a deal to supply LNG to South Africa’s first gas import terminal.
17 Jun 11AM 4 min

17 June - 1 pm news

The Bank of Namibia raises the repo rate to protect the currency peg, while South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls for undocumented foreign nationals to leave by 30 June.
17 Jun 7AM 3 min

16 June - Top Stories

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marks the Day of the African Child with a call to protect children and strengthen education, while the Meteorological Service warns of freezing temperatures, frost and wet weather across Namibia. Plus, the WHO condemns rising xenophobia in South Africa and UNAIDS warns that global funding cuts could…
16 Jun 1PM 4 min

16 June - 5 pm news

Namibia’s oil and gas sector will maintain global standards as the country prepares for the 2026 Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek. Meanwhile, South Africa marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, with concerns over persistent inequality in education. Also in this bulletin, UNAIDS warns that funding cuts could reverse…
16 Jun 11AM 3 min
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