Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
25 February - 5 pm news
Health Ministry completes first round of the polio campaign while Namibia plans its first large-scale salmon industry, as South African banks face a class action over repossessed homes and Madagascar’s interim leader visits France. Meanwhile, the Versailles chief takes over as Louvre director.
25 February - 1 pm news
Namibia pushes tougher standards while Ultimate Safaris invests millions in Kunene, as South Africa spends R491 billion on education and Ethiopia shuts down an independent outlet. Meanwhile, US President Trump warns Iran is developing long-range missiles.
25 February-7am news
# First Public Sector Innovation Conference Kicks Off in Windhoek.... # Rising Trade Boosts Freight Volumes Through Walvis Bay, say Walvisbay Corridor group.... # National Instant Payment System Set to Boost Financial Inclusion ..... # Most South African Men Trapped in Ukraine to Return Home ......PLUS #France blocks US ambassador’s…
25 February-8am news
# Walvis Bay Strengthens Role as Key Regional Trade Hub.... # Public Sector Innovation Takes Centre Stage at Windhoek Conference.... # S.A Businessman Tells Parliament KZN Arrests Often End in Deaths..... # M23 Rebel Spokesperson Killed in Eastern DRC Drone Strike ......PLUS #Moscow reaffirms war objectives on the 4th anniversary…
25 February-6am news
# Iipinge Breaks Ground on Eheke Sports Facility for All 11 Oshana Constituencies.... #Expert says Shafudah’s 2026–27 Budget to Drive Job Creation.... # S.A: Madlanga Commission Chair Flags Possible Sibiya Leak to Matlala ......PLUS #In the U.S, Guthrie family offers $1m reward for missing mother.
24 February - Top Stories
National Budget focus on jobs and growth, Namibia signs a 10-year Green Port deal with South Korea, and South Africa warned on illicit trade before tax hikes. Plus, US-Iran talks loom as Israeli leaders issue strong warnings over potential conflict.
24 February - 5 pm news
Budget priorities under the spotlight, flights disrupted at Cape Town International, and Namibia earns a spot on the 2025 Mercer CFA Global Pension Index. And, developments in DR Congo and the EU renews its call for the return of deported Ukrainian children as the war marks four years.
24 February - 1 pm news
Namibia signs a 10-year Green Port deal with South Korea, a Namdia diamond theft suspect is denied bail, and South Africa is warned about the cost of illicit trade. And, Uganda plans a new regional rail link while the UK Prime Minister faces scrutiny over a misconduct case.
24 February-8am news
# Rights at Stake in Cybercrime Debate.... # Communications Authority Leads Regional Cybersecurity Training.... # Major Identity Fraud Uncovered in South Africa ..... # Chad Shuts Eastern Border After Sudan Clashes ......PLUS #Trump weighs military options against Iran
24 February-7am news
# Cybersecurity Team Completes Internet Domain Training.... # Bill on Cybercrime Raises Rights Concerns.... # Experts Call for Clearer Budget Communication..... # Mugabe’s Son Faces Attempted Murder Charge ......PLUS #Mexican government urges calm after cartel boss killing.
23 February - Top Stories
Mobile Telecommunications Limited commits N$450,000 to launch its “Go Green, Skip the Plastic” campaign in Windhoek, while heavy rains near Mariental sweep away vehicles and damage parts of the C11, as AfriForum pushes for private sector support in rolling out foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in South Africa, and tensions escalate between…
23 February - 5 pm news
Authorities caution motorists as heavy rain cuts off the C11, while a South African court postpones Chatunga Mugabe’s bail hearing, and Hungary blocks new EU sanctions against Russia over a pipeline dispute, as Namibia joins the 2025 Global Pension Index.
23 February - 1 pm news
Get your 1 pm news with updates on Windhoek’s plastic-free campaign, Foot and Mouth Disease developments in Namibia and South Africa, and Zimbabwean farmers’ compensation appeals. And, Israel prepares ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva.
23 February-7am news
# Standard Bank promotes solar finance at business forum.... # Erongo governor lauds tour operators’ collaboration.... # Parties flag slow progress on NDP6 sports projects ..... # South Africa’s Steenhuisen warns vaccines alone won’t stop foot-and-mouth disease ......PLUS # Mexico’s most wanted drug lord killed in army operation.
23 February-8am news
# Erongo Tour operators praised for ensuring safe tourist experiences.... # Standard Bank unveils solar funding for businesses.... # Government criticised for lagging on national sports infrastructure..... #In S.A, North-West economist hails end to aggressive US tariffs......PLUS # Zelensky Vows Ukraine Will Not Cede Territory to Russia
21 February - Week in Review
This Week in Review covers Namibia edging closer to exiting the FATF grey list, Prince Andrew’s historic arrest over the Epstein files, and the EU extending its arms embargo on Zimbabwe. Stay up to date with independent, accurate, and on-time news from Namibia and around the world.
20 February - Top Stories
With the day’s top stories: CRAN moves to phase out 2G and 3G in favour of faster 4G and 5G networks, while South Africa’s EFF pushes for tighter oversight of the Presidency. And, UN chief António Guterres warns against leaving the future of AI in the hands of a few.
20 January - 5 pm news
Your 5 pm News covers a sharp 13.4% slump in mining, fresh scrutiny of South Africa’s Presidency, and bold new moves on Gaza from President Trump’s Board of Peace. And the big story is that a solar-powered African EV makes a historic six-country journey as Namibia sees good rains and…
20 February - 1 pm news
Catch the latest news on Trustco’s N$468 million Legal Shield unwind, PG Glass and Glasfit facing fines, and Bellarmine Mugabe’s arrest in Johannesburg. Plus, UN chief António Guterres warns of the risks of unregulated AI growth.
20 February-8am news
# Windhoek maintenance will not affect water flow, says city.... # Namibia must tighten political funding oversight, says IPPR.... # S.A’s Ramaphosa to revise B-BBEE to boost economic inclusion ..... # Kenyan report says 1,000 citizens recruited for Ukraine war......PLUS # Trump pledges $10bn to Board of Peace meeting in…