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Future Media News

"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
20 – 40

15 May-7am news

# Police Urge Public to Share Footage of Reckless Drivers.... # UNAM Expert Links Modern Vehicle Design to Higher Fire Risk in Accidents.... # South Africa Faces Rising Unemployment as Labour Market Weakens ..... # Africa CEO Forum Opens in Uganda ......PLUS # UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting Resigns, Deepening…
15 May 12AM 3 min

13 May - 5 pm news

First National Bank says the property market showed signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2026, while Oshana health officials are calling for stronger ethics among nurses and healthcare workers. Regionally, Africa Travel Indaba has opened in Durban as President Cyril Ramaphosa urges stronger investment in tourism infrastructure, and…
13 May 11AM 4 min

13 may - 1 pm news

Cabinet approves new Green Industries Council as South Africa says it is not at risk of a hantavirus outbreak. Maria Fernanda Espinosa is nominated for the UN Secretary-General post as Hungary’s new government launches an economic reset. Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi warns that corruption remains a major threat to Namibia’s…
13 May 7AM 4 min

13 May-8am news

# NHE and MTC Expand Digital Housing Access.... # IPC Leader Weighs In at EU Business Forum.... # South Africa’s Western Cape Monitors Flood-Damaged Roads ..... # France Seeks Stronger African Partnerships ......PLUS # India’s Modi heads to UAE and Europe with energy and trade on agenda
13 May 12AM 4 min

13 May-7am news

# IPC’s Itula Attends Namibia–EU Business Forum.... # MTC and NHE Sign Smart Housing Connectivity Deal.... # South Africa’s ANC Youth League Backs Ramaphosa ..... # Uganda’s Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term ......PLUS #Trump travels to China to talk Iran, trade and AI
13 May 12AM 3 min

12 May - Top Stories

Namibia’s EU Business Forum, Swakopmund’s new tariff adjustments, and the latest regional hantavirus developments lead today’s top stories. We also look at the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi and the US monitoring cruise ship passengers linked to the hantavirus outbreak.
12 May 1PM 4 min

12 May - 5 pm news

Traffic congestion at the Katima border, rising export costs linked to the Iran war, and the latest hantavirus developments in Europe lead today’s 5 PM bulletin. We also unpack Swakopmund’s new tariff adjustments, the Namibia–EU Business Forum, and SAFA’s search for a new Bafana Bafana coach.
12 May 11AM 4 min

12 May - 1 pm news

Namibia hosts the EU Business Forum, South Africa intensifies hantavirus contact tracing, and global tensions continue as the Gaza war death toll surpasses 72,000. Stay tuned for key regional and international updates shaping the day.
12 May 7AM 3 min

12 May-8am news

# Industries, Mines and Energy Ministry Calls for Fair Application of Fuel Rules.... # Cabinet Endorses Green Industries Council Structure.... # South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Resignation Calls Amid Phala Phala Report Dispute..... # Congo Requests New IMF Financing Programme ......PLUS #U.S Leader Trump says Iran ceasfire on "life support"
12 May 12AM 3 min

12 May-7am news

# Government Launches New Green Industries Council.... # Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy Urges Caution Over Fuel Container Restrictions.... # In South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Phala Phala Panel Report Is Flawed..... # Lake Chad Air Strikes: Dozens of Nigerian Fishermen Feared Dead......PLUS #Passengers exposed to Hantavirus arrive back in…
12 May 12AM 3 min

11 May - Top Stories

Health concerns, politics and civic engagement lead today’s top stories. Namibia remains free of Hantavirus cases amid an international outbreak, while fresh scrutiny emerges over South Africa’s Phala Phala scandal. We also look at a new Namibian digital platform aimed at driving public dialogue and policy participation.
11 May 1PM 5 min

11 May - 5 pm news

Political shake-ups, economic shifts and regional diplomacy dominate today’s 5 pm bulletin. From Nascam’s CEO dismissal to new leadership at the South African Reserve Bank, we track the key developments shaping the day.
11 May 11AM 4 min

11 May - 1 pm news

Health, politics and housing dominate today’s bulletin as Namibia remains free of Hantavirus despite global concern over a cruise ship outbreak. We also track new housing developments in Windhoek and fresh political fallout linked to South Africa’s Phala Phala saga.
11 May 7AM 4 min

11 May-8am News

# VP Witbooi joins Africa-France innovation summit in Kenya.... # Fuel hikes and inflation forecast point to higher living costs ahead.... # In S.A, Severe weather declared national disaster as government urged to boost response ..... # Botswana mourns former President Festus Mogae after death at 86 ......PLUS # Hantavirus…
11 May 12AM 3 min

11 May-7am news

# Inflation outlook signals rising cost pressures for households in 2026.... #Vice President attends Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi.... # Political pressure mounts in South Africa after ConCourt declares Phala Phala vote unconstitutional..... # Dangote considers Kenya for major East Africa oil refinery project ......PLUS # Russia’s Victory Day…
11 May 12AM 3 min

11 May-6am news

# Medicine shortages spark urgent appeal to health ministry.... # Bus operators resist fare hike despite rising fuel costs and new tariff increase.... #In South Africa: Activists renew calls for Ramaphosa to resign after ConCourt Phala Phala ruling ......PLUS # Deadly car bombing and ambush kills 12 police officers in…
11 May 12AM 3 min

8 May-7am news

# NHP Clears Claims Backlog Amid System Transition.... # Public Urged to Avoid Paying for Guardian’s Fund Claims Assistance.... # South Africa Rejects Justification for Large Migration Movements in Region ..... # Zimbabwe to Return 67 Farms as It Seeks Western Ties Reset ......PLUS #WHO Warns More Hantavirus Cases May…
8 May 12AM 3 min

8 May-8am news

# Master of High Court Warns Public Over Guardian’s Fund Scams.... # NHP Assures Members as New Health System Stabilises.... # In SA: Garden Route Municipality Prioritises Rescue of Stranded Residents ..... # Kiir Dismisses Top Officials in Fresh South Sudan Government Shake-Up ......PLUS # U.S Court strikes down Trump…
8 May 12AM 3 min

6 May-9am news

# Kunene Communities Raise Concerns Over Baynes Dam Consultation ... # Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Calls for Stronger Electoral Rules at Pan-African Parliament ... #S.A’s Ramaphosa Reaffirms Commitment to African Unity Amid Xenophobia Concerns ...PLUS # Trump Says Iran Wants Deal as US Maintains Pressure Campaign
7 May 12AM 3 min

7 May-8am news

# Green Industries Summit Heads to Swakopmund.... # Household Demand Drives Credit Growth Amid Business Slowdown.... # South Africa Minister Denies Misleading Parliament Over Vehicle Donations ..... # Ivory Coast Dissolves Electoral Commission Amid Election Disputes.....PLUS #Russia advises civilians, diplomatic missions to evacuate from Kiev
7 May 12AM 3 min
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