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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
80 Episodes
60 – 80

17 September - 5 pm news

Namibia's ICT sector shows strong growth as new veldfires are reported near Etosha, while the WHO says DRC's Ebola outbreak is slowing. Also today: COSATU pushes back on new US visa restrictions, and von der Leyen proposes Canada as the EU's first associate member.
17 Sep 11AM 3 min

17 September - 1 pm news

ICT sector posts strong growth as CRAN releases its latest data, plus government cashes in on fishing quotas and Rwanda prepares to host a major global ozone summit. A ninth woman's body is found in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, and Ursula von der Leyen proposes Canada as the EU's first associate…
17 Sep 7AM 4 min

17 September-8am news

# Health Ministry Seeks Tougher Controls on Tobacco Advertising.... # Amushelelo Vows to Resist Oshakati Home Demolitions.... # South African Council of Churches Demands Action After Eight Women’s Deaths ..... # Ebola Outbreak Shows Signs of Slowing in Democratic Republic of Congo ......PLUS # International Criminal Court Orders Shorter Duterte…
17 Sep 12AM 3 min

17 September-7am news

# Amushelelo Warns Oshakati Against Demolishing Poor Families’ Homes.... # Tobacco Bill Targets Digital and Cross-Border Advertising.... # South Africa’s DA Offers R500,000 Reward in Kempton Park Women’s Deaths..... # Ghana Cuts Fuel Exports to Mali and Burkina Faso......PLUS # In the U.S... Democrats Target Trump’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Ahead…
17 Sep 12AM 3 min

16 September - Top Stories

The IPPR calls for greater transparency in the fishing sector, and AfriForum pushes for farm attacks to be declared a priority crime in South Africa. Plus, Brendan Taylor's record-breaking ODI milestone and Salesforce unveils its new AI model, Koa.
16 Sep 1PM 4 min

16 September - 5 pm news

N$135 million approved for youth development projects expected to create 2,500 jobs, and AfriForum pushes for farm attacks to be declared a priority crime in South Africa. And, Iran rejects US talks as American weapons stockpiles come under strain.
16 Sep 11AM 4 min

16 September - 1 pm news

The IPPR calls for transparency in the fishing sector, Brendan Taylor's record-breaking ODI milestone, and new US visa restrictions tied to South Africa's land policies. Plus, the ICC weighs whether Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial.
16 Sep 7AM 4 min

16 September-8am news

# Ministry of Agriculture and UNAM strengthen research cooperation.... # Green hydrogen seen as key to SADC industrial growth.... # South Africa Energy Minister calls for transparency on green hydrogen projects ..... # Dangote refinery of Nigeria boosts fuel exports to Europe ......PLUS # In America...Salesforce unveils new artificial intelligence…
16 Sep 12AM 3 min

16 September-7am news

# Namibia and South Africa eye regional green hydrogen growth.... # Agriculture Ministry and UNAM deepen partnership.... # South African Police offers reward after eight women’s bodies found ..... # Mexican drug suspect arrested in Nigeria......PLUS # Obama and Harris urge US action on artificial intelligence
16 Sep 12AM 3 min

15 September - Top Stories

A US tech firm wants N$13 million from Namibia's government over a cancelled crop-monitoring contract, and a fine raises questions about deterring corruption. Plus, new TB vaccines could save millions of lives, US states sue over an immigration crackdown, and Dangote's IPO makes ordinary Nigerians shareholders in his oil empire.
15 Sep 1PM 4 min

15 September - 5 pm news

Namibia's solar growth earns it a top global ranking, while a new TB vaccine could save millions of lives worldwide. Plus, South African parties demand answers over a string of deaths in Kempton Park, and Israel threatens to strip citizenship from filmmakers behind a war crimes documentary.
15 Sep 11AM 4 min

15 September - 1 pm news

Corruption doesn't come cheap for a former MTC boss. South Africa's AfriForum takes on water licence regulations, US states sue over an immigration crackdown, and Dangote's record-breaking IPO makes Nigerians shareholders in his oil empire.
15 Sep 7AM 4 min

15 September-8am news

# President announces stronger GBV measures.... # SADC Anti-Corruption Effort Index urges Namibia to strengthen fight against corruption.... # Trade union congress tackles unemployment and retrenchments in South Africa..... # Zambian President reappoints finance minister ......PLUS # U.S. Congress resists rush to regulate artificial intelligence
15 Sep 12AM 3 min

15 September-7am news

# Namibia records progress in anti-corruption efforts according to SADC Anti-Corruption Effort Index.... # GBV units to undergo nationwide assessment... # South Africa: DNA tests underway to identify three women found dead in Kempton Park..... # Sudan hunger crisis worsens as food aid funding falls......PLUS # Trump rejects AI regulation…
15 Sep 12AM 3 min

14 September - Top Stories

Family of Colonel Shityuwete questions his burial at Heroes' Acre, Ramaphosa champions BRICS ties, and DRC's Ebola outbreak spreads to a seventh province.
14 Sep 1PM 3 min

14 September - 5 pm news

Family of Colonel Shityuwete questions his burial at Heroes' Acre, NamRA rolls out a new customs feature, and Western Cape braces for El Niño.
14 Sep 11AM 4 min

14 September - 1 pm news

Monica Geingos urges Namibian youth to lead now, plus Namibia's solar power surge, Ramaphosa on BRICS, and Big Tech's AI regulation debate. Lastly, KANDI Namibia launches EV's.
14 Sep 7AM 3 min

14 September-8am news

# President Calls for National Introspection.... # Police Clearance Processing to Be Upgraded.... # South Africa’s President Warns Climate Disasters Could Worsen Inequality ..... # Nigeria Parliament Boycotts South Africa....PLUS # Iran to Present Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal
14 Sep 1AM 4 min

14 September-7am news

# Police to Modernise Certificate of Conduct System.... # Nandi-Ndaitwah Raises Concern Over GBV and Road Deaths.... # S.A’s Ramaphosa Warns of AI Risks Despite Potential ..... # Libya Seizes Gaddafi-Branded Ecstasy......PLUS # Nadella Backs Slower AI Development.
14 Sep 12AM 4 min

12 September - Week in Review

A new cybersecurity initiative links seven African nations as Namibia's inflation hits a two-year high, and the Presidency distances itself from a Walvis Bay diplomatic snub. Plus, Africa's mineral wealth takes centre stage, Anthropic cracks down on AI misuse, and Trump stuns Washington with a $5,000 dividend pledge — Tonata…
12 Sep 2AM 5 min
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