Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
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.
Cyber Under Siege: Namibia’s growing digital threat
Rising cyber threats and concerns over national infrastructure security are putting Namibia’s digital resilience in the spotlight. Experts warn that recent ransomware incidents may point to broader, more coordinated breaches targeting critical systems. We speak to Obsidian Shield Cybersecurity Chief Operations Officer Marcel Prinzonsky, who unpacks the scale of the…
2 April - 1 pm news
From Cabinet reshuffles at home to rising living costs in South Africa and fresh tensions over global oil routes, we bring you the day’s biggest developments. Stay with us for updates on politics, security, and the world economy shaping today’s headlines.
2 April-8am news
# Fuel Costs Hit Households, Standard Bank’s Head of Business Solutions Advises.... # Call for Blood Donations to Support Hospitals.... # South Africa to Appoint New Revenue Service Commissioner ..... # At Least Four Killed in Bujumbura Ammunition Depot Explosions in Burundi.......PLUS #Trump claims Iran victory but gives no clear…
2 April-7am news
# Blood Service Urges Public to Donate.... # Fuel Prices Surge, Standard Bank’s Head of Business Solutions Warns.... # IPC MP Nelson Kalangula Urges More Investment in Development ..... # Virtus Minerals to Restart Chemaf Mines in Congo ......PLUS #NASA set to launch humans towards the moon for first time…
1 April - Top Stories
NamWater reports nearly 12 million cubic metres of inflows, boosting dam levels across the country, although Hardap continues to decline. Following a fuel price increase from 1 April, transport operators are reviewing costs as fare adjustments are expected, while the Anti-Apartheid Movement is calling for a firm stance against the…