Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
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.
17 March - 1 pm news
The Competition Commission has found GIPF guilty of market abuse, South Africa's diplomatic ties with the US are in focus, Angola denies entry to politicians, and Hungary is helping victims of a nightclub fire.
17 March-8am news
#Activist Rinaani Calls for Accountability from Local Leaders.... #Aviation Safety Record Fuels Airline Revival Hopes.... #DA Urges S.A Presidency to Fast-Track Unity Delegation to US..... #Niger Junta Expels Three Chinese Oil Executives ......PLUS #Trump Administration Weighs New Travel Ban on 41 Countries
17 March-7am news
#Aviation Success Sparks National Airline Talks.... #Social Justice Activist Musutua Urges Citizens to Hold Councilors Accountable.... #SA Activists Claim Only Right-Wing Groups Celebrate Rasool's US Expulsion ..... #DR Congo to Send Delegation to Angola for Peace Talks ......PLUS #France's Finance Minister says the US-EU trade war is "idiotic"
14 March - Top Stories
Tune in for today’s top stories, including Namibia’s unemployment challenge and ScaleUp Namibia’s support for local startups. Plus, hear insights from political analyst Asanda Ngoasheng and updates on Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia.
13 March - 5 pm news
Government extends livestock support programme. Sadec summit contemplates withdrawing military force from the DRC. UN report accuses Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza. And...Namibia takes on Denmark at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
14 March - 5 pm news
ScaleUp Namibia empowers start-ups Deutsche Bundesbank delegation visits Namibia JP Morgan downgrades SA over anti-growth policies And...Report finds U.S. and Israeli officials wanted to resettle Palestinians in East Africa
14 March - 1 pm news
Trans-Kalahari report flags border processing delays. Botswana targets 50% renewable energy by 2030. South Africa commits to improving relations with the US. And...US Federal Aviation Administration launches investigation into American Airlines fire.
14 March-7am news
#Urgent Care Needed for Young Heart Patients.... #Home Affairs Ministry Extends Permit Renewal Deadline for Foreign Students.... #Minister in the S.A Presidency says Eskom’s power generation has significantly improved ..... #SADC to Withdraw Troops from Eastern DRC ......PLUS #Democrats in the U.S consider whether to vote in favour of stop-gap…