16 December - 5 pm news

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Starlink’s licence bid draws strong public interest as CRAN flags key issues for review, while a German research vessel heads south from Walvis Bay to Antarctica. Also in the news: Botswana investigates alleged recruitment to fight in Ukraine, Russia bans Deutsche Welle, and analysts explain why January feels financially long for many Namibians.
16 Dec 12PM English South Africa News

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