17 November - 1 pm news

The central bank, BON, forecasts slower GDP growth in 2025, Guinea-Bissau’s ousted president lands in Brazzaville after a military coup, and Ukraine reports progress in peace talks with the US. Plus, a Walvis Bay designer earns global praise for Miss Namibia’s national costume.

Namibia reports about 230 000 people living with HIV as World AIDS Day is commemorated. South Africa returns to the International Maritime Organisation Council, DRC and Rwanda presidents head to Washington to sign a peace deal, and Israel’s Netanyahu seeks a presidential pardon.

# BoN Warns of Slower Domestic Growth as Global Risks Persist.... # Analysts Credit Swapo Win to Policy Shift.... # Fuel Costs Increase in December ..... # Ramaphosa Hails G20 Declaration as Win for Multilateral Cooperation ......PLUS # India’s PM Modi's office steps in as pollution crisis in Delhi worsens

# December Fuel Prices Set to Rise.... # Swapo Lead Reflects Voter Confidence, according to analysts.... # Domestic Growth Slows Amid Manufacturing and Mining Weakness..... # South Africa’s G20 Leadership Boosts Continental Agenda – Ramaphosa ......PLUS #Mourners pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims.

Namibia marks a medical milestone with its first stem cell transplant, while low voter turnout and Swapo’s strong preliminary lead shape this week’s political landscape. Across the continent, anti-illicit finance efforts ramp up, the G20 faces reform calls, and global tensions simmer from Guinea-Bissau to Ukraine.