17 January - 5 pm news

Mayor vacancy leaves the City of Windhoek in limbo. SA’s Ramaphosa says government’s partnership with business is focused on accelerating reforms. Rwanda announces first oil discovery in Lake Kivu. And...Israel announces that Gaza deal has been agreed, heads to Cabinet for approval.

#LPM Youth Protest Against Interim National Youth Council Board.... #Mulunga Cautions on Risks of Oil Exploration in Namibia.... #Export Earnings Surge by 39% in November ..... #S.A. Minister Meth to Meet ArcelorMittal Management Over Potential Shutdown ......PLUS #UK PM in Ukraine to Sign ‘100 Year Partnership’

#Immanuel Mulunga Highlights Low Odds of Finding Viable Oil in Namibia.... #LPM Youth Demands Depolitici-sation of National Youth Council.... #Strong Growth in Export Earnings for November ..... #S.A. Trade Minister Says Davos Meeting to Showcase South Africa’s Economic Progress ......PLUS #US officials remain confident that Gaza ceasefire will go ahead…

Sintana Energy gives an update on the Kapana 1-X exploration well in the Orange Basin, revealing valuable geological data. FNB Namibia is named Top Employer in Namibia and Africa for 2025. President Mbumba welcomes the ceasefire in Gaza. The WHO reports a new Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania, claiming eight…

President Nangolo Mbumba welcomes Gaza ceasefire. FNB Namibia wins top employer in Namibia & Africa. Cyclone Dikeledi kills 8 in Madagascar and Mozambique. And...More bodies recovered in South Africa mine tragedy.