Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Week in Review - 11 April
Youth funding and free higher education take centre stage, while a genocide agreement with Germany edges closer and new measures target inflation and compliance. Meanwhile, regional political tensions rise, as global markets remain volatile and key international elections and controversies unfold.
10 April - 5 pm news
Weak diamond sales drag Namibia’s export earnings, while a polio outbreak is declared and vaccination efforts ramp up. Meanwhile, over 1.3 million refugees face aid shortages, as the IMF warns the global crisis is deepening and hitting regions unevenly.
10 April - 1 pm news
From Namibia’s falling foreign investment and Petrofund’s upstream oil and gas training drive, to Djibouti heading to the polls and Afrikaners resettled in the United States under a controversial programme. And escalating tensions in Lebanon, alongside wider geopolitical flashpoints shaping global markets and security.
10 April-8am news
# February Trade Figures Shift to N$5.2 Billion Deficit.... # MVA Fund Flags Revenue Shortfall After Fuel Levy Reduction.... # S.A: Malema Urges Voters to Focus on Service Delivery Ahead of Local Elections ..... # Kenya Protests UN Report Over Haiti Mission Abuse Allegations......PLUS #NATO chief defends security alliance to…
10 April-7am news
# Fuel Levy Cut Eases Consumers but Strains MVA Fund.... # Trade Deficit Widens to N$5.2 Billion in February.... # Big Ben Calls for Arts Performance Infrastructure Investment ..... # US Issues Travel Warning Over Security Risks in Nigeria ......PLUS #US First Lady Melania Trump denies relationship with Epstein
9 April - Top Stories
From a possible breakthrough in the Germany–Namibia genocide deal to easing inflation and shifting investment signals from the US, today’s top stories reflect both economic and political turning points. We also track rising tensions in the Middle East as ceasefire disputes deepen ahead of planned talks between Washington and Tehran.
9 April - 5 pm news
From a possible breakthrough in the Germany–Namibia genocide agreement to growing pressure on public services and global diplomacy, tonight’s bulletin tracks the stories shaping policy and people. We also cover the Pope’s major Africa tour and the latest twists in a high-profile US investigation, alongside regional economic developments.
9 April - 1 pm news
From energy governance concerns to regional conflict tensions, today’s bulletin unpacks Namibia’s emerging oil sector risks, continental aviation plans, and shifting global diplomacy around the Iran ceasefire situation. Stay tuned for expert analysis, key developments from SONA, and what Aviation Week Africa 2026 means for Namibia’s regional ambitions.
9 April-8am news
# Tyre Burning at Walvis Bay Landfill Poses Health and Environmental Risks.... # SONA 2026: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Focuses on Jobsas expert weighs in.... # S.A. Wraps Up Easter Cross-Border Operation ..... # British Lawyer Appointed Gambia’s First Special Prosecutor for Jammeh-Era Abuses ......PLUS #US-Iran ceasefire in jeopardy over Strait confusion
9 April-7am news
# President Nandi-Ndaitwah Outlines Economic Priorities as Labour Analyst Comments on SONA.... # Environment Ministry Warns Against Tyre Burning at Walvis Bay Landfill.... # Namibia Earns N$490 Million from Visas on Arrival in One Year ..... # South Africa’s Foreign Outlook Anchored in Constitutional Principles, Says Ramaphosa ......PLUS #US Defence…
8 April - Top Stories
From the State of the Nation Address and rising dam levels to falling oil prices after a US–Iran ceasefire, plus World Diamond Day spotlighting the industry’s impact.
8 April - 5 pm news
From the State of the Nation Address to global markets, today’s 5 PM bulletin covers youth job creation, education funding, and a sharp drop in oil prices following a US–Iran ceasefire. And, insights from the Branding Indaba in Windhoek and World Diamond Day puts focus on the value and impact…
8 April - 1 pm news
With key developments shaping global markets, energy, and regional policy, today’s 1 PM bulletin covers Namibia’s SONA, dam levels, fuel reforms in South Africa, and Zimbabwe’s mining shift. Plus, central banks warn of rising global instability as geopolitical tensions intensify.
8 April-8am news
# Namdeb Employees Can Now Buy Shares Through Salary Deductions.... # Business Borrowing Drives February Credit Growth.... # South Africa’s Ramaphosa Warns Middle East Conflict Risks Regional Destabilisation ..... # Zimbabwe Opposition Warns of “Slow Coup” Amid Zanu-PF Constitutional Push......PLUS #Missiles continue to fly despite ceasefire.
8 April-7am news
# Private Sector Credit Shows Slight Recovery in February.... # Namdeb Launches Payroll Deduction Scheme for Share Purchases.... # Experts Question Repayment of Windhoek Hospital Loan ..... # Madagascar Declares 15-Day Energy Emergency......PLUS #US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire.
7 April-8am news
# Fuel Hikes Threaten Farm Competitiveness, Says Schlettwein.... # Deputies Tasked with Driving Service Delivery and NDP6 Goals.... # South Africa’s N3 Toll Sees High Traffic but Fewer Incidents Over Easter ..... # DRC to Accept Non-Congolese Migrants Deported from US ......PLUS #Moscow says "no comments" on Trump's threats to…
7 April-7am news
# Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Deputies to Prioritise Results.... # Schlettwein Says Rising Fuel and Fertiliser Costs Strain Farmers.... # South Africa’s DA Leadership Contest Focuses on Vision ..... # Somalia Prepares for Historic First Offshore Oil Drilling ......PLUS # Trump praises airman rescue and renews threat to attack Iran's infrastructure
Week in Review - 4 April
Fuel price hikes take centre stage this week, with farmers feeling the squeeze while government rolls out key appointments and tax deadline extensions. Plus, global headlines from Olympic policy debates to NASA’s return to the moon, and a boost for local film at the Namflix Festival.
2 April - Top Stories
From law enforcement warnings in Oshana to concerns over delayed fuel levy relief in South Africa, we bring you today’s top regional developments. Plus, rising tensions in Libya and escalating threats between the US and Iran shaping the global security landscape.
2 April - 5 pm news
Cybersecurity fears, rising global tensions, and economic pressure dominate today’s headlines as concerns grow over potential wider digital breaches affecting critical infrastructure. We unpack how a reported ransomware incident is raising alarm bells, alongside stronger-than-expected tax revenue in South Africa and escalating conflict rhetoric between the US and Iran.