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"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
79 Episodes
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22 May - Top Stories

City Police are warning motorists against a fake traffic fine scam as authorities clarify the official process for issuing traffic violations. Meanwhile, livestock movement restrictions have been introduced in parts of northern Namibia over foot-and-mouth disease concerns.
22 May 1PM 3 min

22 May - 5 pm news

Education ministers wrapped up the Education World Forum in London, focusing on future learning, innovation and skills development, with Namibia represented by Minister Sanet Steenkamp. Meanwhile, City Police are warning motorists about a fake traffic fine scam as South Africa’s Ramaphosa condemns attacks on foreign nationals and political pressure mounts…
22 May 11AM 4 min

22 May - 1 pm news

FMD concerns trigger livestock movement restrictions in Ohangwena and Kavango West as authorities move to contain potential spread. Meanwhile, political tensions rise over delayed impeachment processes in South Africa and EU states push for sanctions against Israeli minister Ben-Gvir.
22 May 7AM 3 min

22 May-8am news

# Patients Frustrated as Dental Services Stall at Katutura Hospital... # Informal housing affects nearly a third of households.... # Finance Ministry flags rise in unsolicited funding schemes.... # Nigeria Dismantles Major Meth Syndicate in Record Drug Bust ......PLUS # U.S Police officers sue to stop payouts to Jan 6…
22 May 12AM 3 min

22 May-7am news

# Finance Ministry warns against fake investor agents.... # Housing crisis worsens as over 650,000 live in shacks.... # Anaesthesia Shortage Disrupts Dental Care at Katutura Hospital..... # US Tightens Entry Screening for Travellers from Ebola-Affected Countries ......PLUS #Trump says US will get Iran's uranium & stop Strait tolls
22 May 12AM 3 min

21 May - 1 pm news

The government explains what the law dictates on Farm Neu Progress land sales, Parliament addresses rising calls for accountability in public institutions, and global tensions involving Iran and the US. Also, developments in fuel prices, immigration debates in South Africa, and more breaking international news.
21 May 7AM 4 min

21 May-7am news

# NAMFISA Investigates WMS and Broker Schlabitz.... # Statistics Agency and Angola Statistics Institute Sign Cooperation Agreement.... # N$1 Billion Conservation Agreement to Boost Sustainable Development ......PLUS # WHO Says Ebola Vaccine Could Take Months to Develop adding that Global Ebola Risk Still Low After U.S. Doctor Evacuated to Germany…
21 May 12AM 3 min

21 May-8am news

# Namibia Statistics Agency and Angola Agree to Boost Statistical Cooperation # NAMFISA Probes Wealth Management Solutions Matter.... # South Africa: Johannesburg Mayor Says City Finances Under Control Despite Backlog Concerns..... # Sierra Leone Receives First US-Deported Migrants Under New Agreement ......PLUS #US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro
21 May 12AM 3 min

20 May - Top Stories

Meatco and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union have agreed to a two-year wage deal, while the City of Windhoek says drinking water remains safe after the Gammams incident. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has spoken on a controversial constitutional amendment bill, EU lawmakers have advanced a long-delayed trade deal…
20 May 1PM 4 min

May - pm news

Namibia ranks 94th globally in the 2026 Startup Ecosystem Index and remains SADC’s second-strongest startup hub, with steady growth in innovation activity. Meanwhile, City of Windhoek says drinking water remains safe after an incident at Gammams Wastewater Treatment Plant, as global stories include South Africa honouring foreign allies, South Sudan…
20 May 11AM 4 min

20 May - 1 pm news

Meatco and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union have agreed to a two-year wage deal. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commented on a bill proposing to extend the presidential term. China and Russia are holding talks on energy and global order.
20 May 7AM 4 min

20 May-8am news

# Government Rejects Unsolicited Financing Offers.... # Cause of Death Under Investigation After Body Discovery in Windhoek.... # South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Icon Chikane Relives Torture and Poisoning Case..... # Ebola Outbreak Sparks Fear as Cases Spread in DR Congo ......PLUS #Trump warns of "another big hit" on Iran
20 May 12AM 4 min

20 May-7am news

# Police Probe Death After Body Found at Gammams Water Care Works.... # Finance Ministry Sets Rules on Project Funding Proposals.... # South Africa Confident on Fuel Supply as Global Oil Prices Rise ..... # Zimbabwe Bill Proposes Extending Mnangagwa’s Term ......PLUS #UK Warns of Global Food Crisis Risk Over…
20 May 12AM 4 min

19 May - Top Stories

Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi is calling for farming to be treated as a business to strengthen food security and create jobs, while the NCCI and Namibia Investment and Finance Academy have signed a new partnership to support SME growth and investment access.
19 May 1PM 4 min

19 may - 5 pm news

Taxi prices go up, financial inclusion efforts, political leadership changes in South Africa, the global housing crisis, and G7 economic talks lead today’s 5 o'clock news.
19 May 11AM 4 min

19 May - 1 pm news

NCCI agreement on business support, calls for national gas company and mineral payment reforms, storm recovery underway in South Africa, international health discussions continue, and Manchester City managerial departure expected at season end.
19 May 7AM 3 min

19 May-8am news

# Windhoek City Confirms Discovery of Body at Water Works Site.... # Central Bank Governor Concludes Regional Financial Cooperation Tour.... # South Africa Democratic Alliance Rejects Current National Health Insurance Model After Court Ruling ..... # At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
19 May 12AM 3 min

19 May-7am news

# Windhoek City Confirms Discovery of Body at Water Works Site.... # Central Bank Governor Concludes Regional Financial Cooperation Tour.... # South Africa Democratic Alliance Rejects Current National Health Insurance Model After Court Ruling ..... # At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
19 May 12AM 3 min

18 May - Top Stories

The National Road Safety Council says walking and cycling remain the main form of transport in several Namibian towns despite poor infrastructure, while South Africa’s anti-corruption unit has dismissed claims of a warrant for KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, and the Africa CDC is calling for urgent local vaccine manufacturing…
18 May 1PM 3 min

18 May - 5 pm news

The Health Ministry says medicine stock levels stand at 60 percent, below target, while the Africa CDC is urging local vaccine production as Ebola cases rise in the DRC and Uganda, and a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in southwest China has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate.
18 May 11AM 4 min
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