24 July - 5 pm news

Mental health experts raise the alarm over rising suicides among middle-class men, taxi drivers push for a fare hike, and Lesotho declares a state of economic disaster.

Miss Namibia calls for mental health support for men, a major drug bust rocks Khomasdal, and SA’s Lamola warns the UN that Palestinian existence is under threat. More at futuremedianews.com.na – Independent, Accurate, and On-Time.

Taxi drivers want higher fares, AfriForum slams Ramaphosa, and a major earthquake shakes the Pacific.

# Ballotti Under Fire as Katutura Youth Complex Remains Occupied.... # Kudu Gas Project Moves Forward with Drilling Rig Deal.... # South Africa’s Macpherson Vows Action Over R800m Tender Scandal ..... # Ouattara to Seek Fourth Term in Ivory Coast Elections ......PLUS #India could face 25% tariffs if trade deal…

# BW Energy, NAMCOR Secure Rig for Kudu Gas Drilling.... # Ballotti’s Relocation Pledge Unfulfilled at Katutura Youth Complex.... # South Africa Reaffirms Support for Palestine-Israel Two-State Path ..... # Trump Hints at Skipping G20 Summit in South Africa ......PLUS #IMF raises global growth forecast