Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
1 April- 8am news
#Revenue Agency Warns Over N$1.7 Billion Import VAT Debt.... #Nekundi Refutes Air Namibia Return, Confirms New Airline Plans.... #Bank of Namibia Allocates Funds, Mbuende Warns on AI Risks ..... #Eskom Granted Air-Pollution Exemptions with Conditions ......PLUS #Trump administration sanctions six Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
1 April-7am news
#BoN Declares N$720 Million Dividend to Government.... #N$1.7 Billion Import VAT Debt Triggers NamRA Warning.... #Minister Nekundi Denies Air Namibia Return, Announces New Airline ..... #Heavy Police Presence Stifles Protest Against Mnangagwa’s Term Extension......PLUS #Trump says he's "not joking" on seeking a third term
31 March - Top Stories
The Cabinet has approved visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders from Germany, France, and Switzerland to strengthen bilateral relations. A Johannesburg man has been arrested for allegedly “torturing” his Muslim neighbours by braaing every single evening during Ramadan. Zimbabwean police fired tear gas at young protesters in Harare’s Robert Mugabe…
31 March - 5 pm news
Government funds cybersecurity response team. Zimbabwean police fire tear gas at protesters at Freedom Square. Norway supports SA’s sustainable development goals amid G20 criticisms. And...Global shares slide as Donald Trump's tariffs loom.
31 March - 1 pm news
Cabinet approves visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders. Health authorities increase efforts to contain measles outbreak in Uganda. US President threatens Russia with more sanctions. And...Johannesburg man arrested for torturing neighbors with daily braais during Ramadan.
31 March-8am news
#Economist Urges Improved Accountability in Education and Healthcare.... #Fuel Price Reduction Announced After Global Oil Price Drop.... #Opposition Slams 2025/26 Budget for Lack of Opportunities ..... #ActionSA Calls for Urgent Plan to Address Cancer Treatment Backlog in Gauteng ......PLUS #Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Gaza During Eid al-Fitr
31 March-7am news
#Opposition Criticizes 2025/26 Budget as Rushed and Lacking Vision.... #Economist Calls for Greater Accountability in Healthcare and Education.... #Fuel Prices Set to Drop on April 2..... #Another SA Diplomat Expelled from the US Amid Tensions ......PLUS #Myanmar Opens Borders for Foreign Aid After Deadly Earthquake
28 March-8am news
#Namibia Revokes Visa-Free Access for More Than 30 Nations.... #Union Demands Rethink on Labour-Justice Ministry Merger.... #25/26 Budget Sees Increase to N$106.3 Billion ..... #South African Social Security Agency Extends Postbank Card Migration Deadline to 30 April ......PLUS #Rubio Sa +ys "Someone made a big mistake"
28 March-7am news
#Finance Minister Presents N$106.3 Billion Budget for 2025/26.... #Trade Union Congress Urges Reversal of Labour-Justice Ministry Merger.... #Namibia to End Visa-Free Access for Over 30 Countries..... #AfriForum Condemns Constitutional Court’s Ruling on "Kill the Boer" Chant ......PLUS #U.S. Vice President joining Second Lady on downgraded Greenland trip to see U.S…
27 March - 1 pm news
Judge Ueitele rules on the red line case, Finance Minister Shafudah delivers the national budget, and Stats SA reports a 12.5% drop in liquidations. Plus, Bill Gates predicts AI will replace most jobs in a decade.
27 March-7am news
#Govt Earmarks N$20m for Air Namibia Revival Study.... #Heavy Rains Cause Rapid Runoff, Overflowing Rivers .... #Erongo and Western Cape Strengthen Ties Through Green Energy Partnership ..... #India, Africa to Hold First Joint Naval Drill ......PLUS #Trump announces ‘permanent’ 25% tariffs on auto imports
27 March-8am news
#Ground Saturation Triggers Flooding, Expert Warns.... #Western Cape Seeks Green Hydrogen Collaboration with Namibia.... #Air Namibia Relaunch Gains Momentum with N$20m Study ..... #Mnangagwa Tightens Grip on Power Amid Coup Fears ......PLUS #Atlantic publishes all messages in Signal chat
26 March - Top Stories
President Nandi-Ndaitwah pushes for swift policy action, the Finance minister, Erica Shafudah prepares to table the national budget, and South Africa warned about its power imbalance with the U.S. Plus, Cassava Technologies teams up with Nvidia to build Africa’s first AI factory.
26 March - 5 pm news
Finance Minister, Erica Shafudah prepares to table the national budget, the ANC welcomes peace facilitators for the DRC conflict, and Ukraine and Russia agree to halt Black Sea strikes. Plus, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka calls for acknowledging the legacy of slavery.
26 March - 1 pm news
Floods force 22 schools to close in northern Namibia, new livestock trade regulations kick in, African leaders appoint peace mediators for Rwanda-DRC conflict, and SpaceX completes a classified mission for U.S. intelligence.
26 March-8am news
#Lawyer Sisa Namandje Defends Luvindao’s Citizenship After Health Minister Appointment Criticism.... #Economy Surpasses GDP Growth Forecast with 3.7% Increase in 2024.... #Pothole Concerns in Windhoek Spark Public Outcry After Heavy Rains ..... #SA's Home Affairs Pushes Digital Shift to Fight Immigration Corruption ......PLUS #China remains US's top intelligence threat
26 March-7am news
#Windhoek's Pothole Problem Prompts Public Outrage After Recent Storms.... #Local GDP Grows 3.7% in 2024, Exceeding Expectations.... #Namandje Affirms Luvindao’s Namibian Citizenship Amid Ministerial Appointment Backlash ..... #AfriForum Urges Ramaphosa to Condemn 'Kill the Boer' Chant ......PLUS #Show down intensifies on Capitol Hill over WH national security breach
25 March - Top Stories
President Nandi-Ndaitwah sets strict performance targets for ministers, while legal expert Sisa Namandje clarifies citizenship rules amid debate over Esperance Luvindao’s appointment. Plus, Africa’s Children’s Summit, Kenya’s push for a shipping carbon levy, and a major US security blunder—catch the top stories now.
25 March - 5 pm news
Sisa Namandje addresses citizenship concerns over the Health Minister’s appointment, while the Deputy Prime Minister discusses solar power growth and financing. Plus, Kenya backs a shipping carbon levy, and South Africa’s Institute of Race Relations calls for a decisive position on race laws.
25 March - 1 pm news
President Nandi-Ndaitwah sets agenda at first Cabinet meeting. Jacob Zuma wants the charges against him dropped. Mozambique leaders agree to end deadly election unrest. And...White House confirms Houthi Signal group chat.