Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
26 March - 5 pm news
New employment policy targets job creation as Etango uranium project ramps up construction, while Transnet projects increased rail volumes despite missing targets. Meanwhile, Nigeria eases forex rules for oil exporters and Washington renews threats against Tehran.
26 March - 1 pm news
Namibia rejects Starlink licence while Prime Minister upholds 51% local ownership requirement, as UN adopts Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as a crime against humanity, and US President insists Iran is still interested in a deal.
26 March-8am news
#DBN supports women in business.... #Namibia calls for fair funding at International Labour Organization.... #In S.A, ANC rejects AfriForum dossier on secretary-general..... # Dozens of Bodies, Mostly Children, Found in Kenya Mass Grave ......PLUS # Landmark lawsuit orders Meta & Youtube to pay $3m damages .
26 March-6am news
# City of Windhoek Clarifies High Court Ruling, Denies Misleading Claims.... # IPC Shadow Minister Backs Veterans’ Grant Increase but Warns Against Empty Promises.... # FOSA Calls for Public Audit of Eskom Coal and Diesel Deals in South Africa ......PLUS # United States Airports Face Record-Long Security Lines
26 March-7am news
# Namibia urges International Labour Organization reforms.... # DBN launches “DBN for Her” for women entrepreneurs.... # UN Recognises Transatlantic Slave Trade as “Gravest Crime Against Humanity” ......PLUS #In the U.S, White House says Iran negotiations “continue to take place”
25 March-8am news
# Bank of Namibia to boost reserves with local gold.... # Starlink blocked over local ownership rules.... # Contaminated Citro-Soda products recalled in South Africa ..... # Ghanaian president slams U.S. over Black history erasure ......PLUS #Mullin confirmed as US Homeland Security Secretary
25 March-7am news
# Communications Authority rejects Starlink bid.... # Central bank invests in domestic gold.... # IPC calls for urgent CEO appointment at Nampost ..... # Ghana signs defence deal with European Union ......PLUS #Pakistan offers to host US Iran peace talks as war wages on
24 March-8am news
# Aviation group implements new fuel surcharge.... # Regulators deepen cooperation on fintech and oversight.... # Probe launched after five die in Kimberley mine accident in S.A ..... # 15 arrested over alleged sexual assaults at Nigerian festival ......PLUS #‘De-escalation’ Needed Says UK Prime Minister As Emergency Meeting Called
24 March-7am news
# BoN and NAMFISA strengthen financial sector oversight.... # Westair Group introduces fuel surcharge.... # Hunting sector remains racially divided, says association chair ..... # Two Russians face trial in Angola over alleged election interference ......PLUS #Trump says “major points of agreements” from Iran talks
23 March-7am news
# TransNamib derailments drop, but fatal crash raises concern.... # Mines and Energy Ministry denies fuel shortage rumours.... # South Africa’s Deputy President urges action against worker exploitation ..... # Kenya to grant amnesty to citizens who fought for Russia in Ukraine ......PLUS # Cuba says ready for US attack…
23 March-8am news
# Energy Ministry assures ample fuel supply, warns against misinformation #TransNamib cuts derailments amid ongoing safety probe.... # South African Communist Party condemns US strikes on Iranian leaders..... # Sudan army denies deadly hospital strike in RSF-held city ......PLUS # Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Trump warns Iran
23 March-6am news
# Okahandja community marks one year since Ingrid Maasdorp’s death.... # Kabbe resident raises security concerns at Independence Day event.... # GOOD Party warns of gap between rights and reality in South Africa......PLUS #In the U.S, Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller dies aged 81
20 March - Top Stories
Namibia prepares for Independence Day as Nasan Energies lands a major 52-station deal and a ransomware-linked breach hits Namibia Airports. Meanwhile, calls for dialogue in the Middle East grow as global tensions rise over energy facility strikes and diplomatic efforts intensify.
20 March - 5 pm news
Namibia gears up for Independence Day celebrations as vehicle sales rebound, while South Africa moves to recognise Muslim marriage officers under the law. Meanwhile, China warns firms in Zimbabwe amid export tensions, as Asian markets fluctuate and oil prices ease on signs of cooling Middle East tensions.
20 March - 1 pm news
A fast-moving update linking Nasan Energies’ 52-fuel-station acquisition, a ransomware-linked cyber breach at Namibia Airports, and the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, alongside escalating Middle East tensions impacting global energy markets. Stay informed as we connect business, security, and global developments shaping the headlines of the day.
20 March-8am news
# Trade union leads civil servants’ protest on wages and healthcare.... # Anti-Corruption Commission promotes collective fight against corruption.... # Metros develop water turnaround plans, says S.A’s Deputy President ..... # Chad president orders military retaliation after Sudan drone attack ......PLUS #Japan's Prime Minister visits White House to discuss war…
20 March-7am news
# Anti-Corruption Commission gathers input on new strategy.... # Civil servants hold national action over pay and health directives.... # IPC urges government to boost ICT funding ..... # DR Congo and Rwanda agree on steps to ease tensions ......PLUS #Stocks choppy heading into the weekend, Oil Retreats.
19 March-11am news
# Economic Analyst Josef Sheehama Warns Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Global Oil Supply... # PM Ngurare visits Bank of Namibia, highlights digital transformation.... #In S.A, National Treasury director-general says poor metro service delivery costing society dearly....PLUS # US intelligence says Iran regime intact but diminished
19 March-12pm news
# Yango Namibia Stands Firm on Compliance Amid Regulatory Engagement... # NamPost boosts partnerships to improve grant distribution..... # DA hails S.A Treasury metro reforms as governance turning point....PLUS #NATO’s Rutte says Talks underway to secure global oil flows through Hormuz
19 March-8am news
# NamPost engages regions to streamline social grant rollout.... # Bank of Namibia showcases AI strategy during PM engagement.... # SA welcomes inflation ease to 3% in February ..... # Egypt energy import bill surges amid regional conflict......PLUS #US Central Bank leaves rates unchanged, Powell says he’ll stick around -…