Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
6 February - Top Stories
Windhoek orders the removal of recalled Nestlé infant formula and urges parents to stop use; AGOA’s short-term US extension raises concern among exporters over long-term certainty, and Cape Town calls for water saving as daily use nears one billion litres.
6 February - 5 pm news
Private sector credit growth eases to 4.4% in December while 2025 records the strongest average since 2019; AGOA’s short-term US extension raises concern among exporters over long-term certainty; famine-level malnutrition worsens in parts of North Darfur amid conflict; South Africa re-elected to the IMO Council for 2026–2027; and the Kremlin…
6 February - 1 pm news
Windhoek orders removal of recalled Nestlé infant formula after safety concerns; GIPF reports assets grew to N$183 billion with strong investment returns; Nigerian and Zambian currencies expected to strengthen against the US dollar; Gauteng police offer protection for witnesses ahead of Madlanga commission; US military strikes on suspected drug boats…
6 February-8am news
# Namibia Seeks Investors at African Mining Indaba.... # G.I Pension Fund Hosts First Member Forum.... # South Africa’s Ramaphosa Calls for Better Protection of Witnesses..... # Dozens Killed in Deadly Attack on Kwara Villages, Boko Haram Blamed ......PLUS #310 prisoners exchanged amid Ukraine - Russia talks
6 February-7am news
# GIPF Launches Member Engagement Forum.... # Namibia Promotes Mining at African Investment Forum.... #IPC’s Nashinge Demands Timeline for Sovereign Wealth Bill ..... # Aid Workers Missing After South Sudan Hospital Hit in Air Strike ......PLUS #Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader “should be very worried”
5 February - Top Stories
A proposed law to place oil and gas oversight under the Presidency sparks debate in Parliament, while South Africa welcomes the AGOA extension but raises concerns over its short-term. Meanwhile, the AU condemns the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, as reports say at least 17 Palestinians were killed in Israeli…
5 February - 5 pm news
NamRA reassures taxpayers that certificates remain available despite a system glitch. Meanwhile, Cape Town’s mayor emerges as a frontrunner for DA leadership, Africa pushes for 15 GW of nuclear power by 2035, and the UK questions Air India over a possible fuel switch fault.
5 February - 1 pm news
The PDM’s Venaani questions plans to move oil and gas oversight to the Presidency, while the High Court in Pietermaritzburg dismisses Jacob Zuma and Thales’ appeal. Meanwhile, S&P Global Ratings warns of a N$1.4 trillion African debt wall in 2026, and the UN urges the US and Russia to sign a…
5 February-8am news
# MTC Maris and Kazang Team Up to Boost Financial Access.... # Local Trade Gap Shrinks in December.... #In South Africa: Witness F Says Deputy Minister Pressured Police to Arrest Blogger..... # Africa Advances Nuclear Power Drive ......PLUS #Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Taiwan and trade ahead of US…
5 February-7am news
#Domestic Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply.... # MTC Maris Expands Mobile Money Nationwide.... # IPC Warns Namibia Investment Bill Could Hinder Investors ..... # US Extends AGOA Trade Deal ......PLUS #European Parliament could be set to ratify the US-EU trade agreement
4 February - Top Stories
The government says the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is reducing Orange River flow, raising tensions with South Africa. At the same time, the City of Windhoek reports storm damage in Khomasdal and Magpie Street, prompting repairs and safety checks, as John Steenhuisen resigns as DA leader amid internal pressure. Andrew…
4 February - 5 pm news
NAMCOR trains youth on offshore FPSO vessels by supporting skills in oil and gas, while geopolitical tensions drive gold prices higher, and a Windhoek psychologist calls for parental oversight of social media.
4 February - 1 pm news
Africa trade and climate priorities, John Steenhuisen resigns, AGOA renewed, and the US ends a partial government shutdown.
4 February-Biz News
Impact Property Fund Lists on NSX, Eyes March Capital Raise Rand Strengthens as Commodity Recovery Boosts Confidence Nigerian Banks Face Regulatory Pressure but Profitability Expected: S&P Gold Rebounds Above $5,000 Amid Weaker Dollar, Market Optimism
4 February-8am news
# Cancer Association Brings Cancer Services Closer to Communities.... # President Pushes for Legislative Action and Public Trust.. # South Africa Launches Renewable Energy Master Plan Office to Create 25,000 Jobs by 2030 ..... # U.S. Deploys Troops to Nigeria Following Christmas Airstrikes ......PLUS #Trump and Petro hail positive meeting
4 February-7am news
# Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Legal Framework for Democracy.... # New Cancer Centres Aim to Expand Care Access.... # Tourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration ..... #In S.A, FF Plus Attributes Growth to Policy Stance, Not DA Issues ......PLUS #Offices of social media platform X raided in Paris
3 February - Top Stories
Malaria cases surge across Namibia, a South African separatist group lays claim to land in KwaZulu-Natal, and Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in the US Epstein probe. Plus, fresh reaction from Donald Trump after the latest release of Epstein files.
3 February - 5 pm news
Parliament opens under President Nandi-Ndaitwah, Africa records its fastest solar growth, and Youth Indaba 3.0 heads to Ongwediva. And, Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify as the Epstein investigation takes a new turn.
3 February - 1 pm news
Parliament reopens amid legislative backlogs, malaria cases rise in Namibia, and over 200 dead in a DRC mining landslide. Plus, global non-profits face banking hurdles and Air India grounds a Dreamliner over safety concerns.
3 Febraury-8am news
# Roads Authority says Road Carrier Permits Now Available at All NaTIS Offices.... # Analyst Kudumo Calls for Respect After Journalist Removed from State House.... # South Africa’s Energy Regulator Requires Solar and Embedded Systems to Register..... # UN Peacekeepers to Monitor Congo Ceasefire in Uvira ......PLUS #US & India…