Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
Tuesday 30 April - Top Stories
FNB says average rent prices have increased. Future Media and Venture Media launch best of Namibia 2024 Awards. South Sudan urged to lift tax on aid relief.
Tuesday 30 April - 5 pm news
Future Media and Venture Media launch Best of Namibia 2024 Awards. Namibia to commemorate Workers Day on Wednesday. Uhuru Kenyatta to lead the AU observer team for South Africa's election. And...G7 nations agree to phase out coal by 2035.
Tuesday 30 April - 1 pm news
Average rent prices increase, says FNB. Mining giants Impala, Anglo-American, and Sibanye Stillwater to cut jobs. African leaders urge rich nations to increase contributions to the World Bank climate change facility. And...White House condemns antisemitism amid campus protests.
Tuesday 30 April-8am news
#Woman's Body Discovered in Klein Windhoek Residence, Foul Play Suspected ....... #Katutura Residents Committee Leaders Uncover Confirmed Issues at City of Windhoek, Ombudsman Prepares Recommendations for National Assembly .... #Second National Research and Experimental Development Survey Report Revealed... #South Africa's Electoral Commission Calls for Swift Police Probe into Alleged Fraud…
Tuesday 30 April-7am news
#Woman's Death in Klein Windhoek Apartment Sparks Murder Investigation ....... #National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology unveiled the second National Research and Experimental Development Survey report... #Katutura Residents Committee Leadership Meets Ombudsman over City of Windhoek Concerns... #Deadly Flash Floods and Landslide Strike Central Kenya ...and # U.S Gaza…
Monday 29 April - 5 pm news
Government Pension Fund increases benefits. Warm winter is predicted for South Africa due to El Niño. And...Antibiotics overused during COVID-19.
Monday 29 April 1 pm news
President Mbumba to host King Phillip of Belgium. NamCor signs deal with Chevron for offshore exploration. South African magistrates threaten strike over pay gap. And...the World Health Organisation is calling for more funding for vaccines.
Monday 29 April-8am news
#Fuel price incrase set for May the 2nd ....... #Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Weighs in on Potential University Protests in Namibia #Khorixas Town Council Unveils " Build Together" Initiative Progress .... #Sierra Leone's Energy Minister Resigns Amid Electricity Crisis ...and #Biden reiterates "clear position" on Rafah in call with Nethanyahu
Monday 29 April-7am news
#Mines and Energy ministry announces fuel price increase....... #Khorixas Town Council updates us on latest developments concerning its Build Together initiative #Political analyst shares his perspective on the potential for large-scale protests within Namibian universities #Eskom Extends Suspension of Load-Shedding Amid Sustained Generation Capacity...and #Gaza U.S student protests continue despite…
Week in Review - 27 April 2024
In this week's podcast, we cover Namibia's oil and gas sector milestone, the availability of water for the upcoming hiking season in Fish River Canyon, and the rise in scams targeting individuals during police recruitment. We discuss the importance of the 2024 Africa Children’s Summit, the impact of the Zimbabwe-Namibia…
Friday 26 April - Top Stories
Prime Minister’s Office introduces a voucher system for drought relief. Social media negatively affects the mental health of girls. Stats SA records business recovery amid economic challenges.
Friday 26 April - 5 pm news
Namibia considers new Public Finance Management Bill. Stats SA records business recovery amid economic challenges. Pakistani peacekeepers leave the DRC. And...Three months to go until Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Friday 26 April - 1 pm news
Prime Minister’s Office introduces a voucher system for drought relief. University of Pretoria launches website to combat youth unemployment. Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone roll out malaria vaccine. And...Social media negatively affects the mental health of girls.
Friday 26 April-8am news
#NAMFISA's FinTech Square Event Set to Revolutionize Finance and Technology ....... #Namibia Progressive Party Calls for Mines to Address Housing and Unemployment Crisis, Considers "Development Tax" .... #Bank of Namibia Launches Instant Payment Project for Swift Transactions # South Africa's President Ramaphosa Commends Country's Airports for Disability Accessibility Efforts...and #…
Friday 26 April-7am news
#Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority to Host FinTech Square Event in May 2024 ....... #Bank of Namibia Launches Instant Payment Project.... #Namibia Progressive Party Proposes Mines to Alleviate Housing and Unemployment Crisis #Former S.A President Thabo Mbeki says it's time for the government to heed the undisputable concerns voiced by…
Thursday 25 April - Top Stories
Namibia celebrates World Malaria Day. NBL updates President Nangolo Mbumba on Distell integration. Millions face food shortages in Southern Africa. And...Scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the potential medicinal properties of plants.
Thursday 25 April - 5 pm news
Mines and Energy Minister stresses merit-based project allocation. Zimbabwe’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry Permanent Secretary gives update on MoU with Namibia. And...Court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction.
Thursday 25 April - 1 pm news
The Finance Ministry gives an update on the SME recovery loan scheme. President Ramaphosa extends the defence force’s deployment in Southern Africa. And...Blinken in Shanghai as he kicks off China tour.
Thursday 25 April-8am news
#King of Belgium's Visit to Namibia Scheduled from April 29th to May 3rd ....... #Trade Union Congress Prepares for 5th National & 4th Regional Congress: Expecting Productive Dialogue .... #Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade is set to facilitate public consultations in Rundu... #DA Raises Concerns Over Rule of Law in…
Thursday 25 April-7am news
#King of Belgium to Visit Namibia, Focusing on Energy Sector Engagements....... #Industrialisation and Trade ministry set to Hold Public Consultations in Rundu ... #Namibian Trade Union Congress Prepares for Transformative National and Regional Congresses #South African Post Office Halts Retrenchments Saving Thousands of Jobs...and # E.U. launches investigation into China's…