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4 August-7am news

# Mining sector gathers for annual expo.... # Judiciary opens window for unpaid traffic fines.... # South Africa’s Eastern Cape targets renewable energy growth ..... # Mali plans to use mining revenue for infrastructure......PLUS # US markets rise on tech earnings boost …

4 Aug 12AM 3 min

3 August - Top Stories

With Charene Labuschagne crowned Miss Namibia 2026 in Gobabis, the new queen shares her plans for her reign, plus details on runners-up Rechelle Hamases and Albertina Haimbala, and the house and vehicle she takes home as part of her prize. Separately, the Geingob Presidential Centre's inaugural town hall, Team Namibia's…

3 Aug 1PM 3 min

3 August - 5 pm news

The Geingob Presidential Centre's inaugural town hall takes place on Monday evening in Windhoek, Team Namibia's Commonwealth Games showing, SA-China energy talks, UK Channel crossings, and new Miss Namibia Charene Labuschagne on her plans for the year ahead.

3 Aug 11AM 5 min

3 August - 1 pm news

Windhoek launches a N$33.5m electrification drive, Namibia consults on a new Nuclear Bill, and AfriForum takes South Africa's Expropriation Act to court. And, Congo's Ebola outbreak now ranks as the world's second-largest, and two firefighters are killed in a helicopter collision battling the Athens wildfire.

3 Aug 7AM 3 min

3 August-9am news

# University of Namibia's Katima Mulilo Campus Welcomes Denga Ndaitwah's Boy Child Initiative... # Lechem Foundation Seeks Community Support ... # South Africa's Final Voter Registration Draws Strong Response ...PLUS # China Supports DRC's Ebola Response

3 Aug 2AM 4 min

3 August-7am news

# Fuel Prices Increase by N$2 Per Litre.... # Public Input Sought on Green Investment Plan.... # South Africa's Ramaphosa Says PIC Challenges Under Control ..... # Uganda Unveils Statue Honouring Israeli Soldier ......PLUS # US and Iran Avoid Further Strikes After Trump Announcement

3 Aug 12AM 3 min

3 August-8am news

# Green Industrialisation Plan Heads for Public Review.... # August Fuel Hike Takes Effect This Week.... # South Africa Police Investigate R28 Million Cocaine Seizure ..... #DRC Ebola Outbreak Declared Country's Largest ......PLUS # Japan Moves to Support Yen Stability…

3 Aug 12AM 3 min

1 August - Week in Review

Namibia investigates a controversial AI crop-monitoring deal, joins the world's top 50 nations for instant payments, and lands major Japanese investment in rare earths. Plus, Ebola surges in the DRC, US-Iran talks continue amid Middle East tensions, and Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan emerges as the early UN Secretary-General frontrunner.

1 Aug 2AM 5 min

31 July - Top Stories

Windhoek prepares to launch an annual town hall honouring the late President Hage Geingob, as 6th Grain defends its AI crop-monitoring tech amid a government probe. Plus, South Africa's population climbs past 63.5-million, and Pakistan says US-Iran talks continue despite escalating Middle East tensions.

31 Jul 1PM 3 min

31 July - 5 pm news

Namibia's oil and gas sector eyes major investment by 2028, while O&L's CEO says business culture matters as much as qualifications. Plus, Ebola surges in the DRC, South Africa addresses "white genocide" visa claims, and FIFA clashes with UEFA over a private investment plan.

31 Jul 11AM 3 min

31 July - 1 pm news

6th Grain breaks down its AI crop-monitoring tech amid a government investigation; SA gears up to host the SADC summit. And Hamas agrees to a disarmament deal as Gaza's ceasefire hangs in the balance.

31 Jul 7AM 3 min

31 July-8am news

# Investment Board Warns of Fake SME Fund Emails.... # New NCCI/CRAN Partnership Targets Digital Transformation.... # South Africa’s EFF Leader Malema Criticises Phala Phala Court Ruling ..... # Oprah Winfrey’s South African Girls’ School to Close ......PLUS # US Warns Israel Over Gaza Disarmament Plan

31 Jul 12AM 3 min

31 July-7am news

# NCCI and CRAN Join Forces on Digital Growth.... # Investment Board Flags SME Fund Grant Scam.... # South Africa Supports AU Migration Conference Push..... # Archbishop Renews Church of England Slave Trade Fund Commitment ......PLUS # Pakistan Says US-Iran Talks Continue Amid Regional Tensions .

31 Jul 12AM 3 min

30 July-11am news

# Gobabis Resident Opposes Proposed Land Sale... # South Africa’s Public Works Prioritises Safe Office Facilities.... # Uganda's Besigye Hospitalised After Court Collapse....PLUS # FIFA Sets Deadline for World Cup Investment Deal

31 Jul 12AM 3 min

30 July - Top Stories

NUST, MTC and NIFA launch Africa's first school-based Bloomberg Finance Lab, while MSMEs are flagged as key to Namibia's inclusive growth. Plus, South Africa's electoral commission readies for local elections, and Japan's earthquake death toll climbs to 28.

30 Jul 1PM 4 min

30 July - 5pm news

Japan's JOGMEC invests $33.9 million in a Kunene rare earths project, while CEPI funds the first vaccine doses for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. Plus, a Stellenbosch report exposes assistive technology gaps in Africa, and Trump slams the Fed over unchanged interest rates.

30 Jul 11AM 3 min

30 July - 1 pm news

Nedbank calls for business resilience as MSMEs are flagged key to Namibia's growth, while South Africa's B-BBEE progress slows post-Covid. Plus, South Sudan's president dismisses his central bank governor, and Japan's earthquake death toll climbs to 28.

30 Jul 7AM 3 min

30 July-7am news

# Search Intensifies for Nguvi Mberirua After London Video.. # Namibia Tops Africa in Green Investment Ranking.... # Nedbank Conference Drives MSME Growth Discussions ..... # South Africa’s Impeachment Committee Heads to ConCourt ......PLUS # Trump Threatens Iran With Further Strikes

30 Jul 12AM 3 min

30 July-8am news

# Namibia Gains Global Recognition for Investment Appeal.... # Business Leaders Gather for Future Growth Talks.... # Government Responds to Viral Nguvi Mberirua London Video ..... # South Africa Recalls Toyota Urban Cruiser Vehicles ......PLUS # Wall Street Hit by Sharp Sell-Off .

30 Jul 12AM 3 min

29 July - Top Stories

Entrepreneurs gather at the Nedbank Future of Business Conference, and a new survey shows young Africans still back democracy despite cost-of-living pressures. Plus, a deadly earthquake hits southern Japan, and the Springboks are near full strength for their Test against Argentina

29 Jul 1PM 3 min