18 August - Top Stories

Namibia’s Cyber Security Incident Response Team warns of rising global cyber threats, while South Africa’s farm exports to the U.S. jump 26%. Plus, Myanmar prepares for nationwide elections in December amid criticism of fairness.

# Namibia Pushes Water Security at AU Summit.... # First-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek.... # Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash ..... #Burkina Faso Expels UN Official Over Child Rights Report ......PLUS #European leaders arrive for Ukraine talks with Trump

Namibia ratifies an ILO convention on family-friendly workplaces, while South Africa’s court hears a deadlock over Edgar Lungu’s burial site. Plus, U.S.-India trade talks stall, and Liberty Life teams up with the Cancer Association to raise awareness for children’s cancer.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers maiden speech at SADC Summit; Bank of Namibia co-hosts global summit on inclusive finance; South Africa’s unemployment crisis threatens stability. Meanwhile, Israel’s military approves plans for the seizure of Gaza City.

# Namibia Moves to Strengthen Labour Systems.... # Expert Sheehama Praises Namibia’s Trade Hosting Role.... # In S.A, GOOD Party Pushes for In-Person Cape Town Council Meeting ..... # Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria ......PLUS # In Israel, Nationwide Strike Demands Return of Gaza Hostages