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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."
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Agriculture Ministry clarifies Leonardville uranium drilling licence

The Ministry of Agriculture has issued a formal clarification regarding the borehole drilling licence granted to Headspring Investments for the Leonardville Uranium Exploration Project. The Ministry emphasised that the licence, which covers hydrogeological monitoring and exploration control boreholes, does not automatically authorise drilling to commence, nor does it constitute approval…
6 Nov 10AM 1 min

Petrofund opens fully funded scholarships for 2027

Petrofund, in partnership with TotalEnergies, has opened applications for its 2027 Broad-Based Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded tertiary education opportunities to eligible Namibians. The scholarships cover selected fields in education, health, economic empowerment and environmental sustainability, with applications closing on Friday, 6 November. Applicants can apply through the fund's online…
6 Nov 10AM 1 min

Climate funding push ahead of COP31 summit

The Ministry of Environment has confirmed Namibia’s delegation for the upcoming UN Climate Change Summit, COP31, taking place in Antalya, Turkey from 9 to 20 November. The core purpose... securing climate adaptation finance for arid and semi-arid regions and advancing international carbon market frameworks. It has been a decade since…
6 Nov 8AM 1 min

Farmers warned against free-roaming livestock.

The Ministry of Agriculture is urging farmers to prevent livestock from roaming freely along public roads and in open spaces. Farmers are reminded to keep their animals within designated establishments and ensure that all cattle are properly identified and registered. The ministry says livestock owners are responsible for ensuring their…
6 Nov 8AM 1 min

Hot conditions and possible thunderstorms expected over the weekend

Namibia is expected to experience partly cloudy and hot to very hot conditions, particularly over the central and northern parts of the country. Cooler temperatures are expected to spread northwards over the weekend, while rain and thundershowers are forecast for parts of the northeast, including Zambezi and Omaheke. Along the…
6 Nov 7AM 1 min

Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Urges Motorists to Exercise Caution Over Festive Season

With the festive season drawing near, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has issued an appeal to all road users across the country to prioritise safety, obey traffic regulations, and respect fellow motorists on public roads. Abner Kaume Itumba, Senior Accident and Injury Prevention Officer at the fund, emphasised that road…
6 Nov 6AM 1 min

Could lifting FMD restrictions bring relief at the supermarket till?

Following the announcement of Chief Veterinary Officer, Kenneth Shoombe, that foot-and-mouth disease restrictions could be lifted this month if the outbreak remains contained, there is hope for relief at the supermarket till. No new infections have been reported in three weeks, with the outbreak still confined to the Karasburg Veterinary District. Future…
6 Nov 5AM 1 min

Transport Minister remains tight-lipped on allegations against TransNamib executives

Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has confirmed that serious allegations have been levelled against suspended TransNamib CEO Desmond van Jaarsveld and Executive for Engineering and Technical Services Bertus Eksteen. The two executives have been placed on suspension pending an independent investigation. Speaking to Future Media News, Nekundi declined to elaborate on…
6 Nov 5AM 1 min

CRAN Tech Challenge Returns With N$150,000 in Prize

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has launched the second edition of its Cran Tech Challenge, inviting local innovators to submit technology-driven solutions that support digital transformation. The competition offers N$150 000 in cash prizes, with applications open from today to 20 November. Five finalists will be selected to pitch…
6 Nov 5AM 1 min

French Prime Minister to Meet Unions After Mass Protests

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced he will convene a meeting with employers and trade unions on Monday, after more than six hundred thousand people took to the streets across France in the biggest day of protests since the current wave of unrest began in September. Unions say the…
6 Nov 5AM 1 min

Melania Trump hopes Oleshky ceasefire can pave way for peace

US First Lady Melania Trump is calling for the temporary ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky to become a starting point for lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at the White House, where she hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Trump said the six-day truce showed what cooperation between…
6 Nov 4AM 1 min

Hamilton and Leclerc yet to discuss Ferrari collision

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain says a much-needed meeting between himself and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc of Monaco is yet to take place following last weekend's incident during the Mexico City Grand Prix. They clashed on the opening lap, which cost the team a potential one-two…
6 Nov 4AM 1 min

White House denies reports of Rubio's possible departure

Reports have emerged that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering resigning from the Trump administration to prepare a run for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, though both the White House and the State Department have denied the claims. The reports follow Tuesday's midterm elections, in which Democrats seized…
6 Nov 3AM 1 min

Nortjé backs Moerat ahead of Springboks' Italy Test

Springbok lock Ruan Nortjé has thrown his full support behind Salmaan Moerat ahead of the Nations Championship Test against Italy in Turin tomorrow. The former Junior Springboks combine once again in the green and gold, renewing a partnership that stretches back to 2017. Twenty-eight-year-old Moerat, who has not played for…
6 Nov 3AM 1 min

African experts meet in Windhoek to fight wildlife crime

The 11th Annual Meeting of the African Wildlife Forensics Network brought together local and international experts in Windhoek to strengthen efforts against wildlife crime. Co-hosted by the Namibian Police and the Ministry of Environment, the four-day conference ran until Thursday. Representatives from TRACE, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime,…
6 Nov 2AM 1 min

Barbados PM sounds alarm on worsening humanitarian crisis in Cuba

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Cuba, saying the country's immediate needs must take priority over political change. Mottley says access to food, energy, shelter and healthcare must first be secured to protect ordinary Cubans from worsening living conditions. She argues that political…
6 Nov 2AM 1 min

BOSA's Maimane open to coalition talks after local elections

Build One South Africa says the electorate was understandably cautious about placing its trust in a party without an established local government track record. The party contesting its first-ever local government elections will have elected representation in all four metropolitan municipalities in which it contested: Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town and…
6 Nov 1AM 1 min

Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault

British actor, comedian and media personality Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The 51-year-old had faced seven charges and was found not guilty on two separate charges of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault by a court…
6 Nov 1AM 1 min
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