Future Media News
Future Media News is Namibia's leading news brand, established in 2019. The podcast aims to be independent, accurate, and timely, following the ethical guidelines of the Editors Forum of Namibia and the Media Ombudsman. It covers national, regional, and international news stories, providing listeners with a balanced view to form their own opinions. The content is broadcast across all Future Media radio station platforms and is available on various social media and podcasting platforms.
Episodes
24 August-7am news
# Pepkor flags raw material challenge....
# Government saves N$2 billion on medicines....
# South Africa: Ramaphosa unveils ANC local election plan .....
#30 killed in Guinea rubbish collapse ......PLUS
# Iran says it is in full-scale war with US Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
24 August-8am news
# Direct deals cut medicine costs....
# Pepkor highlights manufacturing hurdles...
# South Africa: Ramaphosa vows to restore public trust .....
# DRC and M23 agree peace talks roadmap......PLUS
# Trump doubles down as US-Canada trade tensions rise Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
21 August - 1 pm news
A jet fuel shortage at HKIA reroutes flights through Angola, Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa in Pretoria, and Zambia's opposition leader is summoned for questioning. Plus, a US delegation eyes investment in Namibia's minerals and energy sector. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
21 August-7am news
# Trustco Shareholders Reject Board Shake-Up....
# Oil and Gas Conference Concludes with Focus on Economic Benefits....
# South African Business Pushes for Faster Growth to Tackle Youth Unemployment.....
# At Least 50 Die in Nigeria Boat Capsizing ......PLUS
# North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles Toward Sea Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
21 August-8am news
# Fourth Oil and Gas Conference Ends with Focus on Citizen Benefits....
# Trustco Board Survives Second Removal Bid....
# Discovery CEO Calls for Faster Growth to Create Jobs in South Africa .....
# Cameroon’s Biya Returns After 10-Week Absence ......PLUS
# U.S. Bond Yields Rise After Treasury Buyback Comments Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
20 August - Top Stories
Health ministers convene in Windhoek, fuel supply issues hit Hosea Kutako airport, and Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly plan a permanent move to Britain. Tonata Kadhila brings you today's Top Stories. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
20 August - 5 pm news
Trustco's board fends off a second boardroom bid, a Ugandan diplomat pitches UN reform, and Australia hits out at Israel over an aid worker's killing. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
20 August - 1 pm news
Health ministers gather in Windhoek; Zimbabwe names Kariba tragedy victims, and Russia strikes Ukraine overnight. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
20 August-8am news
# Day 3 of Windhoek Oil Conference Underway....
# Jet Fuel Supply Challenges Under Watch by Airports Company....
# Committee in South Africa Delays Evidence Leader Appointment .....
# Middle East Conflict Raises Kenya Airways Costs......PLUS
# Moderna and Merck Report Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
20 august-7am news
# Airport Company Tackles Jet Fuel Supply Challenges....
# Day 3 of Oil and Gas Conference Focuses on Benefits....
# South Africa Impeachment Committee Seeks Legal Opinion.....
# Ebola Cases Surpass 5,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo......PLUS
# Trump Confirms Possible Kim Jong Un Meeting Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
19 August - Top Stories
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addresses the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, and South Africa takes over the SADC chairmanship. Plus, Pakistan's Imran Khan is moved to hospital, and Angelique Kidjo makes history on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
19 August - 5 pm news
Equinor enters Namibia's oil sector with a stake in Chevron's PEL 90, and South Africa takes over the SADC chairmanship. Plus, Andy Burnham reaffirms UK support for Ukraine amid Moscow tensions, and Angelique Kidjo makes history on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
19 August - 1 pm news
The government holds an ancestral remains ceremony at Cape Town's Iziko Museum, and an energy analyst weighs in on South Africa's revised electricity pricing policy. Plus, Trump pauses Canada tariffs for three days as trade talks continue. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
19 August-7am news
# Delta School Closed After COVID-19 Case....
# Oil Conference Puts Local Benefits in Spotlight....
#South Africa’s Madlanga Probe Hears of Alleged Spy-Tech Deal .....
# In Zimbabwe, Kariba Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93 ......PLUS
# Trump Denies Talks With Iran Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
19 August-8am news
# Oil and Gas Conference Enters Second Day....
# Minister Steenkamp Says Delta School COVID-19 Measures Remain Unchanged....
# In South Africa: Kruger Park Begins R950m Flood Recovery .....
#Liberia to Accept Up to 1,200 U.S. Deportees......PLUS
# Meta Faces Landmark US Trial Over Child Safety Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
18 August - Top Stories
N$17.5 million boosts Namibia's film industry, and the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference opens in Windhoek. Plus, the All Blacks brace for a powerful Springbok set-piece at Ellis Park, and London's Met Police plans to expand drone surveillance citywide. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
18 August - 5 pm news
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference opens in Windhoek, and Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa urges SADC to process raw materials locally. Plus, US envoy Jared Kushner says Hamas could disarm soon, but warns of further Israeli action if it doesn't. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
18 August - 1 pm news
N$17.5 million to support Namibia's film industry, Duduzane Zuma defends MK Party's leadership shake-up, and a second fatal school shooting rocks the Philippines. Plus, Jared Kushner meets Netanyahu in a bid to revive the stalled Gaza peace plan. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
18 August-8am news
# Mercedes-Benz anniversary drive to showcase Namibia....
# Teachers’ union and NANSO strengthen partnership through MoU....
#South Africa’s AfriForum warns of possible solar charges.....
# Rescue ship saves 50 migrants off Libya ......PLUS
# US senator moves to block military action against Oman Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
18 August-7am news
# National Students’ Organisation and teachers’ union sign cooperation deal....
# Namibia joins Mercedes-Benz global anniversary tour...
# South Africa takes SADC chair with economic integration push.....
# Zambia arrests 11 over alleged insurrection plot......PLUS
# Iran says understanding reached on Strait of Hormuz transit. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage
