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Daily bulletins from Namibia's award winning news team.
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Week in Review - 31 January
Parliament gears up for a new session, Namibia’s trade deficit widens, and warnings are raised over food safety and disease preparedness. We unpack banking and aviation wins, regional action on foot-and-mouth disease, a new African credit rating agency, rising health alerts in Asia, and relief for UNAM students.
30 January - Top Stories
Concerns are raised over draft investment bill as police launch a nationwide crime prevention operation. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Solidarity Movement slams planned US protests and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is honoured with a posthumous Grammy.
30 January - 5 pm news
Concerns grow over weak taxi regulation as police roll out a nationwide crime prevention operation. Meanwhile, business liquidations show mixed signals, Trump warns the UK on China, and Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti earns a posthumous Grammy.
30 January - 1 pm news
Agriculture Minister urges faster response to food safety risks while South Africa’s union slams planned US protest. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso tightens political control, and Iran criticises the EU over its Revolutionary Guard designation.
30 January-8am news
# Namibia and Zambia Linked by New Direct Flight.... # Namib Mills Pays Striking Employees Less Than N$500.... #South African Inflation Faces Pressure from Food and Electricity Costs ..... # Africa Finance Corp Secures 'A' Rating to Boost Lending Across Continent ......PLUS # In the U.S, Border czar Homan looking…
30 January-7am news
# Omaheke Hospital Projects Hit by Contractor Terminations.... # New Namibia-Zambia Flight to Boost Regional Travel.... # South African Reserve Bank Warns of Global Uncertainty as 2026 Begins..... # Islamist Militants Kill Soldiers in Drone-Backed Attack in Nigeria ......PLUS #White House and Democrats seek to avoid shutdown over ICE funding…
29 January - top Stories
Bank Windhoek leads with upgraded Namibia Dollar deposits, SA targets full cattle vaccination, and Britain and China explore closer cooperation.
29 January - 5 pm news
Judiciary clarifies how indigenous language interpreters are deployed, Ramaphosa orders new task team on Madlanga Commission claims, and Britain and China identify new areas for cooperation.
29 January - 1 pm news
Bank Windhoek first to accept upgraded banknotes at ATMs; relief for civilians as Sudan military claims siege break in Al-Dalanj, while Hamas signals readiness to hand over Gaza administration.
29 January-9 and 10am news
# Social Media Should Supplement, Not Replace Government Communication says Angula ... # Rehoboth Mayor Highlights Women’s Economic Potential ... # Cosatu Calls for Repo Rate Reduction Amid Rising Living Costs in South Africa ...PLUS #Officers involved in Pretti shooting put on leave as Trump says Minneapolis mayor is “playing…
29 January-8am news
# First-Time Homeowners Receive Houses in Otjomuise Project.... # Namib Desert Diamonds Urged to Appoint Revenue-Driven CEO.... # South Africa Hawks Chief Says He Cut Ties with Alleged Businessman..... # Nigerian Crude Oil Exports Set to Drop in March ......PLUS # FBI searches Georgia election office for 2020 records
29 Janury-7am news
# Call for Strong Leadership at Namib Desert Diamonds.... # NHE Allocates First Batch of Houses in Otjomuise Project.... # South Africa’s Cabinet Reviews Development Plan Priorities #Ugandan Rights Activist Released on Bail Ahead of Elections ....PLUS #Trump says "a massive armada is heading to Iran." .
28 January - Top Stories
Air Connect Namibia exceeds one million international passengers; South Africa records 10-million international arrivals. African Credit Rating Agency launched in Johannesburg to improve transparency; Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, meets Putin in the Kremlin on Russian military presence.
28 January - 5 pm news
Air Connect Namibia hits one million international passengers; UNAM offers registration relief for students with outstanding fees; PM Ngurare urges spending aligned with NDP 6 and better procurement. Western Cape police launch manhunt after triple murder in Gordon’s Bay; Greenland and Denmark leaders meet Macron in Paris for US-NATO framework…
28 January - 1 pm news
Namib Mills strike enters 17th day, raising food security concerns; Windhoek needs 80 more buses as commuter demand rises. AU warns Fitch of risk of misinforming investors after Afreximbank split; South African group opposes mandatory solar registration, citing unfair fines; Gold moves beyond $5,200 as the US dollar hits a…
28 January-8am news
# Committee Chair Warns on Premature Oil Optimism... # Namibia Recognized for Startup-Friendly Environment.... # ICT Sector Poised for Expansion ..... # AU Warns Fitch Over Afreximbank Credit Ratings ......PLUS # UK Prime Minister says the UK can't afford to ignore China
28 January-7am news
# Namibia Tops Africa in Startup Market Perception.... #2026 Set for ICT Growth as per CRAN.... # Caution Urged Over Oil and Gas Discoveries ..... # Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Accused of Accepting Bribes ......PLUS #Large swathes of US remain under snow and ice
28 January-6am news
# Yango Ride Introduces Matching PIN Codes to Boost Safety.... # Namibia College of Open Learning Moves Majority of Courses Online.... # South Africa: Hawks KwaZulu-Natal Boss Denies Criminal Links to Cat VIP Security Owner ......PLUS #Landmark social media trial underway in California
27 January - Top Stories
Parliament sets the tone for 2026 as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah prepares to open a new session, while fresh trade figures reveal a widening deficit. Plus South Africa’s Madlanga Commission fallout and global reflections as the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
27 January - 5 pm news
From the Kaoko Fria Smart City green light to Zimbabwe’s lowest inflation in decades, we break down the stories shaping the region and beyond. And, Holocaust Remembrance Day reflections, South African politics, and a back-to-school drive are making a real difference.