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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
60 – 80

27 July - 5 pm news

Gender Ministry moves to fix suspended pension payments, as Ebola cases in the DRC pass the 3,000 mark. Plus, Banyana Banyana prepare for their WAFCON opener, and a bold art project lights up Spain in Pride colours.
27 Jul 11AM 3 min

27 July - 1 pm news

Namibia's oil and gas sector gears up for a major conference, while Senegal's president formalises a political split. Plus, labour reforms, South Africa's rail debate, and a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival.
27 Jul 7AM 3 min

27 July-8am news

# Ministry of Works warns over vehicle controls.... # Walvis Bay responds to disease outbreak.... # South Africa African Transformation Movement seeks court clarity on Ramaphosa impeachment ..... # Ugandan diplomat enters United Nations leadership race ......PLUS # India government faces youth protest fallout
27 Jul 12AM 3 min

27 July-7am news

# Walvis Bay health officials probe disease cases.... # Works Ministry flags fleet system violations.... # South Africa processes thousands of undocumented migrants ..... # Super El Niño threatens Africa with billions in losses ......PLUS # US and Iran maintain ceasefire pause
27 Jul 12AM 3 min

23 July-8am news

# Financial Access Improves Among Adults, says Stats Agency..... # Cyber Security Incident Response Team Warns of Rising Cyber Risks.... # South Africa’s Western Cape Promotes Export Support Programme ..... # Nigeria Investigates Mysterious Foam on Major Highway ......PLUS # US and Saudi Arabia Sign Civilian Nuclear Deal
23 Jul 12AM 3 min

23 July-7am news

# Cyber Incidents Rise in Second Quarter.... # NSA Survey Highlights Financial Inclusion Gains.... # South Africa Extends Search for Impeachment Evidence Leader ..... # Angola Convicts Two Russians on Terrorism and Espionage Charges ......PLUS #America’s Trump Receives Remains of US Troops Killed in Iran Conflict
23 Jul 12AM 3 min

22 July - Top Stories

Namibia Air stays on track for a December launch, and billionaire Patrice Motsepe urges young entrepreneurs not to fear failure. Plus, Rwanda trims its nuclear centre budget, and Rahul Gandhi is released after a New Delhi protest detention.
22 Jul 1PM 3 min

22 July - 5 pm news

Namibia Air stays on track for a December launch, while Trump threatens to strike Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Also, SAFTU pushes back on a R24.78bn World Bank loan, and Rwanda trims its nuclear centre budget to $500 million.
22 Jul 11AM 4 min

22 July - 1 pm news

New pension fund rules, Mamdani's Netanyahu warrant call, and Motsepe's message to young entrepreneurs headline this hour. Plus, Zimbabwe's lithium rail breakthrough and Swakopmund gears up for a boxing bonanza.
22 Jul 7AM 4 min

22 July-8am news

# Bank of Namibia Highlights Strength of Financial Sector.... # New Partnership Opens Trade Opportunities for Businesses.... # Forum in South Africa Welcomes Tembisa Hospital Asset Forfeiture ..... # Africa Health Agency Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Travel Restrictions ......PLUS # General Motors Raises Outlook After Strong Quarter .
22 Jul 12AM 3 min

22 July-7am news

# SMEs Gain Support for Continental Trade.... # Financial System Remains Resilient Amid Global Risks, says BoN.... # South Africa Targets Social Grant Savings ..... # UN Reports Deadly Migration Route Tragedy Off Mauritania ......PLUS #In the Mid-East, Trump Warns Houthis Over Red Sea Blockade Threat
22 Jul 12AM 4 min

Namibia & Germany: Behind the Headlines - Espresso with Germany Ep. 4

A four-part special by Future Media, in partnership with the German Embassy, exploring 35+ years of partnership between Namibia and Germany — in diplomacy, economics, climate, youth and culture. In this final episode, host Tonata Kadhila moves beyond policy and funding announcements to focus on the people development cooperation actually…
21 Jul 12PM 18 min

21 July-8am news

# Electricity Control Board Reduces Proposed NamPower Tariff Increase.... # Windhoek to Host Sixth Business Summit.... # South African Activists Renew Calls to Scrap Anti-Corruption Unit..... # Senegal Backs Sall’s United Nations Bid ......PLUS # US Strikes Continue as Iran Conflict Escalates
21 Jul 12AM 3 min

21 July-7am news

# Business Summit Namibia Returns to Drive Growth.... # Electricity Control Board Approves 3.7% Tariff Increase.... # DA Introduces Pension Protection Bill in South Africa..... # Militants Kill Dozens in Mali Military Ambush ......PLUS # Saudi Coalition Responds to Houthi Red Sea Threats …
21 Jul 12AM 3 min

Espresso with Germany | Namibia & Germany: Beyond the Headlines 🎙️ Youth, Language, Culture & Opportunity

What does the Namibia-Germany relationship really mean for young people today? Host Tonata Kadhila sits down with Clarissa Judmann (Cultural Officer, German Embassy Windhoek) and celebrated tenor and theatre practitioner Galilei Njembo to explore cultural exchange, storytelling, bilingualism as a career advantage, and study and vocational opportunities in Germany. A…
20 Jul 2AM 22 min

20 July-7am news

# City Explains 4% Windhoek Tariff Adjustment.... # Labour Ministry Moves to Improve Case Handling.... # South Africa’s Eskom Confirms No Radiation Leak at Koeberg..... # ECOWAS States Back Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline......PLUS #Spain Win Second World Cup Title After Argentina Defeat .
20 Jul 12AM 4 min

20 July-8am news

# New Procedures Aim to Boost Labour Services.... # Windhoek Clarifies Reasons Behind 4% Tariff Increase.... #DA Calls for Urgent Action on Electricity Bill in South Africa..... # Canada Introduces Ebola Travel Restrictions ......PLUS # US Expands Iran Strikes Amid Policy Questions
20 Jul 12AM 3 min

Week in Review - 18 July

This week's biggest stories — from Namibia's cancer statistics and a N$817m filling station deal to a N$250m financial scandal and visa-free Schengen travel. Plus regional and international headlines, including De Beers' mine suspension and the UK's new social media curfew for teens.
18 Jul 2AM 5 min

17 July - Top Stories

A new Namibia-South Africa Business Council and a 4% Windhoek tariff hike lead today's top stories, alongside the discovery of a rare new monkey species in the DRC. Plus, Bellingham praises Messi as the World Cup final showdown looms between Argentina and Spain.
17 Jul 1PM 3 min
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