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Independent, Accurate, and On-Time
11 February - Top Stories
CRAN warns of a spike in cybercrime as phishing, email fraud, and WhatsApp hijacking surge at the start of the year, while Namibia ranks 65th on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. And, SA Airlink suspends St Helena flights over airport safety concerns, and nine people are killed in a shooting…
11 February - 5 pm news
NamPol arrests 212 suspects in a nationwide crime sweep, while Cape Town tightens security ahead of President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address. And, over 10,000 local farmers benefit from a N$164 million EIF climate adaptation project improving water access, livestock recovery, and food security.
11 February - 1 pm news
Catch up on today’s top stories with Tonata Kadhila: Namibia ranks 65th in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Index, African mining leaders call for locally defined critical minerals, and a tragic school shooting in Western Canada leaves nine dead. Stay informed with independent, accurate, and on-time news from Future Media.
11 February-8am news
# FNB Namibia Launches weSave for Group Savings.... # Steytler and Fillipus Join Central Bank Policy Body.... # South Africa Reaffirms Support for Peace in Russia-Ukraine Conflict ..... # Ethiopia Hosts Secret Camp to Train Sudanese Paramilitary Fighters ......PLUS #US Strike in Eastern Pacific Kills Two, Bringing Total to At…
11 February-7am news
# Bank of Namibia Strengthens Monetary Policy Committee.... # FNB Namibia Introduces Digital Stokvel Savings Account.... # Kunene Goat Farmers Thrive Despite Harsh Climate ..... # Zimbabwe Cabinet Backs Bill to Extend Presidential Term ......PLUS # Internationally, White House defends Trump Canada bridge attack.
11 February-6am news
# Patients Raise Concerns Over Delays at Wanaheda Clinic.... # Families Still Await Justice for Slain Namibian Fishermen.... # South Africa at Zero Hour as Build One South Africa Urges National Reset ......PLUS #US Commerce Secretary denies Epstein relationship despite 2012 island visit .
10 February - Top Stories
Meatco clears over N$580 million in farmer payments as house prices climb and affordability tightens. Meanwhile, AfriForum warns of looming Eskom tariff hikes, and Fernando Alonso weighs his F1 future.
10 February - 5 pm news
President Nandi-Ndaitwah honours a veteran freedom fighter, as the UN reports ongoing drone strikes on civilians in Sudan. Meanwhile, Switzerland probes infant formula over toxin fears, Denel faces a governance storm, and FIFA training aims to professionalise local clubs.
10 February - 1 pm news
Meatco pays farmers over N$580 million, while China-Africa trade deal could boost South Africa’s auto industry, and UN chief raises concern over Israel’s West Bank measures.
10 February-8am news
# Faster House Price Growth Amid Slower Sales.... # NamPost Begins February Social Grant Payouts.... # S.A.: Bekkersdal Plunged into Violence Amid Illegal Mining Surge ..... # Mali to Launch State-Owned Company for Mining Holdings ......PLUS #Trump Blasts Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
10 February-7am news
# Over 25% of February Grants Paid as NamPost Starts Payouts.... # House Prices Climb as Affordability Drops.... # Energy Minister to Decide on Validity of Major Oil Block Deal ..... # Dozens Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya ......PLUS # Scottish Labour Leader Urges Starmer to…
9 February - Top Stories
Namibia mourns former minister Erkki Nghimtina, tributes pour in for slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda as her case turns to murder, and South Africa looks to the Mining Indaba to drive jobs and investment. We also cover growing pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he fights to hold onto…
9 February - 5 pm news
Tributes pour in for former minister Erkki Nghimtina, Constitution Day reflections, and Johannesburg battles a major power outage after a substation fire. We also cover a deadly migrant boat tragedy off Libya’s coast and fresh EU talks on expanding sanctions against Russia.
9 February - 1 pm news
Namibia marks Constitution Day, South Africa sets a timeline to end its DRC troop deployment, and the UK Prime Minister fights to hold onto his job. We also hear from Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha and author Dr Audrin Mathe on the meaning of the Constitution, plus the DRC’s migrant deal with…
9 February-8am news
# Fishermen Await Back Pay as Government Responds.... # Khomas Health Workers Earn Disability Intervention Certification.... #South Africa: Eskom to Restore 3,810 MW to Stabilize Power Supply ..... # Ghana Limits Offshore Investments to Protect Currency ......PLUS # US govt shutdown looks likely over funding fight.
9 February-7am news
# Cabinet Considers SSC Takeover of Public Service Medical Aid.... # Government Moves to Resolve Fishermen Salary Delays.... # Training Boosts Skills of Khomas Community Health Workers ..... #Gunmen Kill Three in Nigeria and Abduct Priest in Kaduna Attack ......PLUS #In the UK: Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns Over Mandelson…
7 February - Week in Review
This week: Parliament opens, a heated oil oversight debate, student funding clarity calls, Namport upgrades, Agribank relief, and rising household debt. Plus regional, African, and US political developments — find the full stories at futuremedianews.com.na.
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…