9 July - 1 pm news

TUCNA pushes back against GIPF’s pension-backed loan rollout, calling for fairer access. And, former Namcor execs arrested, Cosatu slams US tariffs, and Europe’s deadly heatwave linked to climate change.

India and Namibia strengthen ties with new agreements as PM Modi wraps up his state visit. Plus, ex-Namcor execs face corruption charges and SA business groups challenge equity quotas.

The ACC arrests former Namcor boss Immanuel Mulunga, Trigon shareholders approve the N$24 million Kombat Mine sale, and Ramaphosa pushes back on US tariffs. Plus, Netanyahu nominates Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, and Monica Geingos marks 10 years of economic empowerment through the One Economy Foundation.

The ACC arrests former Namcor MD, electricity tariffs are on hold, and SA warns US tariffs could threaten AGOA. And, the EU and the U.S. edge closer to a trade deal.

Namibia posts its first trade surplus in nearly five years, driven by a mining export rebound. Tour operators slam poor national park maintenance as park fee hikes loom. SA’s President Ramaphosa pushes back against U.S. tariffs, calling for fairer trade terms. And storms wreak havoc across Central and Eastern Europe.