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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
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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

18 May - 1 pm news

The Bank of Namibia has concluded a benchmarking visit to Uganda focused on oil and financial sector planning, while South Africa reports R1.5 trillion in investment commitments since 2018, and tensions continue to rise over Taiwan in US–China relations.
18 May 7AM 3 min

18 May-8am news

# Transport Ministry Warns Illegal Operators of Fines.... # No Cash Parking Move Aims at Safety, Says Operator.... # SA: IFP’s Mabaso Flags Service Delivery and Corruption in Joburg ..... #17 Police Officers Killed in Militant Attack in Nigeria ......PLUS # And in North AMerica, Trump Urges Iran to Move…
18 May 12AM 3 min

18 May-7am news

# Windhoek Parking Cash Ban Defended by Operator.... # Ministry Cracks Down on Illegal Long-Distance Transport.... # SA: Mogotsi to Appear in Court Over Alleged Staged Shooting..... # WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak International Health Emergency......PLUS # Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russia, Killing Four
18 May 12AM 3 min

Week in Review - 16 May 2026

Corruption flagged as major threat to development, FIMA financial law officially launched, Namibia attracts N$151 billion in FDI, South Africa becomes world’s top citrus exporter, Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali, UN Secretary-General race takes shape, FIFA says World Cup preparations on track.
16 May 2AM 4 min

15 May - Top Stories

NamRA relocates customs offices in Windhoek, Dam levels stand at 81.7 percent, Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final halftime show, Trump concludes state visit to Beijing.
15 May 1PM 3 min

15 May - 5 pm news

Financial Institutions and Markets Act launched, Namibia–EU trade doubles over past decade, Africa CEO Forum opens in Kigali, US and China hail “historic” visit, Light rain expected over northeastern Namibia.
15 May 11AM 4 min

15 May - 1 pm news

NamRA relocates customs offices in Windhoek • South Africa becomes world’s top citrus exporter • US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland • Global entertainment lineup announced for World Cup final halftime show • GWM Namibia recognised for outstanding sales performance
15 May 7AM 4 min

15 May-8am news

# UNAM Lecturer Says New Car Models May Be More Prone to Fires in Crash Incidents.... # Traffic Police Call for Public Help to Curb Reckless Driving.... # South Africa: Ramaphosa Dismisses Social Development Minister Over Vehicle Scandal ..... # Former Nigeria Power Minister Jailed 75 Years for Multi-Billion Naira…
15 May 12AM 3 min
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