Future Media News Bulletins
Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
13 September - Top Stories
In today's top stories, Tonata Kadhila covers NamRA's pilot testing of the One Stop Border Post with Botswana, aimed at improving trade and travel efficiency. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delays parts of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill for further debate. Africa CDC raises concerns about mpox transmission from…
13 September - 5 pm news
Delegation meets Sioka for Universal Basic Income talks. 90% of Climate-vulnerable areas lack social protection. SA’s Ramaphosa delays the implementation of certain BELA Bill clauses. And...New French Prime Minister to name new parliament.
13 September - 1 pm news
New border system eases Namibia-Botswana trade Namport announces new operator for Walvis Bay container terminal South Africa mourns apartheid activist, Pravin Gordhan. And...SPAR wins legal battle against Hungary
12 September - Top Stories
Join me, Tonata Kadhila, for today’s Top Stories. YYeni AI wins big at the Huawei Tech for Good Global Competition, winning first place and a $30,000 prize for its innovative education platform. President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s delegation at the UN General Assembly, addressing key issues including multilateralism…
12 September - 5 pm news
MVA Fund reports youth account for 55% of road accident injuries. Drought lowers Fish River Canyon water levels. SA’s Ramaphosa to address the UN General Assembly later this month. And...Non-professional crew performs first commercial spacewalk.
12 September - 1 pm news
AU Member States join MSME forum in Windhoek. SA’s Democratic Alliance to challenge Education Bill in Court. And...Greek Prime Minister criticizes German migration restrictions.
11 September - Top Stories
Join Tonata Kadhila as she delivers the day's top stories, starting with President Nangolo Mbumba urging the new Heads of Mission to strengthen diplomatic ties. We also cover the Summit of the Future in New York, where leaders address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and Artificial Intelligence. In health…
11 September - 5 pm news
World leaders prepare for Summit of the Future in NYC Namibians to pay less for roaming in Botswana DRC receives more Mpox vaccines And...Samsung India workers ramp up wage protests.
11 September - 1 pm news
Telecom partners with Marintel to upgrade coastal security. President Mbumba urges diplomats to strengthen relations. Search continues after migrant boat tragedy in Senegal. And...UN says the Ukraine-Russia war has gone on for far too long.
10 September - Top Stories
Join Tonata Kadhila for today's top stories on Future Media News. Namibia's inflation rate dropped to 4.4% in August, with key contributions from food and housing. On World Suicide Prevention Day, Dr. Shaun Whittaker discusses global suicide statistics. South Africa's Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi disputes claims of high National Health…
10 September - 5 pm news
Namibia marks World Suicide Prevention Day. EU grants support South Africa’s green hydrogen development. Inmates escape from Liberian maximum prison. And...Germany to initiate border checks with all neighbours.
10 September - 1 pm news
Namibia and Kenya hold diplomatic talks in Windhoek. Food and housing drive inflation. Limpopo farmer and co-accused in court for bail hearing. And...The voice of Mufasa in The Lion King, James Earl Jones has died.
9 September - Top Stories
Join me, Tonata Kadhila, as I bring you the day's top stories from Namibia and around the world. In today’s episode, we cover Swapo’s Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is set to launch the party’s 2025-2030 election manifesto. We also dive into digital safety initiatives for Namibian youth. Plus, we’ll…
9 September - 5 pm news
Swapo announces electoral college results. SA lawyers link Tiger Brands to deadly Listeriosis outbreak. DRC authorities are unable to identify victims of Makala Prison break. And...Europe needs billions to meet climate and competition goals.
9 September - 1 pm news
Swapo's electoral college concludes, results expected today. ANCYL threatens Union Buildings march over unemployment crisis. Tanzania investigates abductions of opposition figures ahead of elections. And...Paris 2024 Paralympics end with spectacular closing ceremony.
6 September - Top Stories
The Namibian Stock Exchange has seen its lowest trading volume since 2012, with just N$4.2 billion exchanged this year. CEO Tiaan Bazuin outlines his plan to boost local listings. Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, reflects on the success of the Global African Hydrogen Summit, attended by 1,000 delegates. The Swapo…
6 September - 5 pm news
Swapo hosts the electoral college this weekend. Namfisa hosts the Zimbabwe securities and exchange delegation. Media24 CEO Ishmet Davidson steps down. And...Tech CEOs dominate Time Magazine’s AI influencers list.
6 September - 1 pm news
NSX has hit the lowest trading volume since 2012. SADC Health Ministers meet to form a plan to fight mpox. SA makes progress in addressing greylisting concerns. And...Air pollution kills 4.5 million people a year, warns UN weather agency WMO.
5 September - 5 pm news
Artificial Intelligence key to scaling clean hydrogen solutions, says NCRST boss. SA's current account deficit narrows more than expected. And...21 Missing after a migrant shipwreck near Lampedusa.
5 September - 1 pm news
NEFF wins case against Electoral Commission of Namibia. Human rights lawyers criticize reality shows for privacy violations. Eastern Cape meteorite declared South African Heritage. And...The US accuses Russia of interfering with its presidential election.