Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
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.
25 March-8am news
#Nandi-Ndaitwah Stresses Confidence in New Cabinet.... #Mental Health Crisis: Depression on the Rise.... #Key Pre-Budget Discussion on Namibia's Economic Future ..... #Angola Ends Mediation Role in DRC Conflict ......PLUS #High-stakes elections in April for Canada, as it faces sovereignty threats from U.S
25 March-7am news
#Rising Depression Cases Amid Limited Mental Health Support.... #Pre-Budget Discussion Focuses on Growth and Social Upliftment.... #President Nandi-Ndaitwah Confident in New Team ..... #S.A's Lamola Meets Former Ambassador Rasool After US Expulsion ......PLUS #Hegseth Denies Sharing War Plans in Accidental Group Chat
24 March - Top Stories
Stay informed with the day’s top stories. From World Tuberculosis Day to Namibia’s new Cabinet and global solidarity for South Africa, we cover the key developments shaping the news.
24 March - 5 pm news
National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology hosts IP Audit Methodology workshop. Roads Authority gives update on Windhoek-Rehoboth bridge. Over 100 MPs call on US President Donald Trump to reverse aid suspension. And...Heathrow Airport's blackout impacts tourism.
24 March - 1 pm news
Oil and gas oversight moves to Presidency as, President Nand- Ndaitwah streamlines Cabinet. Tuberculosis fight at risk due to funding shortages. 150,000 Killed in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. And...2024 was the deadliest year on record for migrants.
24 March-8am news
#Government Targets Mid-Year Completion for Oil and Gas Content Policy.... #Cabinet Shake-Up Sees Key Ministers Ousted.... #New Administration to Build on Geingob and Mbumba’s Legacy ..... #In S.A, MK Party Slams Unity Government for Omitting Zuma at Namibia Presidential Inauguration ......PLUS #Canadian Prime Minister Calls Snap Election Amid U.S. Trade…
24 March-7am news
#New Administration to Uphold Geingob and Mbumba’s Legacy .... #Government to Finalise Oil and Gas Content Policy by Mid-Year.... #Top Ministers Dropped from Nandi-Ndaitwah’s New Cabinet..... #US Cuts Billions in HIV and TB Research Grants to South African Universities ......PLUS #Germany to Boost Military Under Likely Chancellor Merz
20 March - Top Stories
Namibia’s new administration takes office next week, with new parliamentarians sworn in and Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila appointed as Speaker of Parliament. The country marks its 35th Independence Day, as State House Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari discusses challenges facing the new government. A weather warning has been issued for 15–21 March,…
20 march - 5 pm news
New Parliamentarians were sworn in ahead of Nandi-Ndaitwah administration. Outgoing State House Press Secretary reflects on transition to new leadership. Foreign investors sell South African bonds amid strained US ties. And...United Kingdom to decide on lifting Pakistan Airlines ban this Thursday.