Week in Review - 23 May

12 June 1 pm news

NIPDB launches SME Fund… Ebola cases rise in DRC… South Korea’s former president sentenced… Namibia marks World Blood Donor Day. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage [https://futuremedianews.com.na/podcasts/]

10 June - Top Stories

The Electricity Control Board reaffirms its independence, while the ||Kharas Governor urges young people to prepare for opportunities in Namibia’s growing green industrial sector. We also cover Nigeria’s repatriation of citizens from South Africa. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage [https://futuremedianews.com.na/podcasts/]

10 June - 5 pm news

NAMBTS launches its nationwide winter blood donation campaign, while MTC announces plans to discontinue its free SMS service from September. We also look at the EU's order for Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp. Plus, the STEM Africa Programme aims to equip 4,000 young people across the continent with STEM and artificial intelligence skills. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage [https://futuremedianews.com.na/podcasts/]

10 June - 1 pm news

Prosecutor-General candidates fail competency test, prompting a restart of the selection process as Martha Imalwa remains in office under an extended contract. Sudanese man is due in court in Belfast over a knife attack linked to overnight unrest. NASA announces the Artemis III crew for upcoming lunar lander tests ahead of future moon missions. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage [https://futuremedianews.com.na/podcasts/]

9 June - 5 pm news

CRAN confirms Starlink has filed a reconsideration request over its rejected licence application, while Canal+ faces growing investor concerns over its MultiChoice takeover. We also look at mounting pressure on the United States to help end the Iran-Israel conflict and FNB Namibia being recognised as Africa’s Best SME Bank for 2026. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage [https://futuremedianews.com.na/podcasts/]