Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
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.
20 March - 1 pm news
Authorities prepare for storm impact in Khomas and other regions. MVA Fund urges caution amid heavy rains. South Africa reports three new mpox cases in Gauteng. And...Finland remains the happiest country while Namibia ranks 106th in global happiness report.
20 March-8am news
#Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Inauguration to Draw Global Leaders.... #Workshop Boosts Efforts to Tackle Money Laundering.... #NAMFISA CEO Talks On Challenges in Regulation ..... #Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Nigeria’s Rivers State ......PLUS #French researched barred entry into US over personal opinions of Trump
20 March-7am news
#NAMFISA CEO Matomola Says Balancing Oversight and Growth a Key Challenge.... #Authorities Strengthen Fight Against Financial Crime.... #World Leaders to Attend Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Historic Inauguration ..... # Zimbabwean war veteran calls for nationwide protests on 31 March ......PLUS #Trump says call with Zelensky "very good"
19 March - Top Stories
Parliament approves a report on tackling youth unemployment, while the Namibia Airports Company urges early travel planning for Independence Day events. We also cover a new ceasefire agreement between DRC and Rwanda, calls for a protest in Zimbabwe, and skepticism in Germany over Putin's pledge. Stay tuned for more updates.
19 March - 5 pm news
Next Capital acquires N$ 297 Million in Trustco debt. South Africa’s consumer inflation holds steady at 3.2 percent. Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa accused of corruption. And...Stranded NASA astronauts return safely.
19 March - 1 pm news
Parliament approves youth unemployment report. Namibia launches Africa’s first Bloomberg finance lab. DRC and Rwanda Presidents agree to ceasefire. And...413 Killed in Israeli airstrikes as ceasefire ends.
19 March-8am news
#NaCC Says NamPower, Telecom, and MTC Abused Market Dominance.... #Outgoing MPs Hail 7th Parliament’s Legislative Work.... #NAMCOR Denies Misconduct Claims Over Employee Resignations ..... #In South Africa, DA Blames E-Toll Debt for Gauteng Budget Pressure ......PLUS #Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy sites
19 March-7am news
#NAMCOR: Employee Exits Not Linked to Misconduct... #Competition Commission Finds Telecom Giants Violated Competition Act.... #Outgoing MPs Applaud 7th Parliament’s Legislative Achievements ..... #S.A. Deputy President Assures Investors of Stability ......PLUS #UN SG expresses "shock" at the overnight airstrikes on Gaza
18 March - Top Stories
Information Ministry unveils the official portrait of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the government approves post-retirement benefits for top officials, the ANC challenges the MK Party in court, and over 400 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.
18 March - 5 pm news
Government approves post-retirement benefits for top officials. Preparations are underway for Namibia’s 35th Independence Day and the historic inauguration of the country’s first female leader. France investigates TotalEnergies for possible manslaughter in Mozambique. And...World Bank calls for increased investment in water infrastructure.
18 March - 1 pm news
Information Ministry unveils President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s official portrait. FW de Klerk Foundation says human rights continue to decline in South Africa. Sweden pledges $2 million for Ebola outbreak in Uganda. And...Israeli air strikes kill at least 200 people in Gaza.
18 March-7am news
#N$60 Commemorative Banknote Officially Released by BoN.... #HyIron Oshivela Produces First Green Hydrogen in Regional Milestone.... #Windhoek Schools to Close for Presidential Events #President of South Africa says government will send a new envoy to Washington......PLUS #Israel Launches Largest Gaza Strikes Since Ceasefire
18 March-8am news
#HyIron’s Oshivela Plant Produces First Green Hydrogen in Southern Africa.... #Windhoek Schools to Shut for National Celebrations.... #Bank of Namibia Releases N$60 Commemorative Banknote into Circulation ..... # RISE Mzansi Sys SA May Struggle to Replace Ambassador Rasool ......PLUS #Bukele Flaunts Power After U.S. Deportations to El Salvador
17 March - Top Stories
Parliament dissolves, marking the start of Namibia’s electoral process, while regional leaders discuss peace in the DRC. In global news, Canada’s new Prime Minister faces a trade war, and U.S. airstrikes target Houthi rebels in Yemen.
17 March - 5 pm news
Parliament to be dissolved this week. Namibia makes TIME magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Places to Visit in 2025. Canada’s new Prime Minister rejects President Trump’s annexation claims. And...SpaceX's Starship will leave Earth for Mars at the end of 2026.