7 August - 5 pm news

# Meatco Seeks Boost in Cattle Supply.... # Nandi-Ndaitwah Rejects Resource Excuses... #In S.A, ANC Rejects Poll Showing DA Lead in Johannesburg..... # Nigeria Army Rescues 33 Kidnap Victims ......PLUS # Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan…

# President Urges Efficient Resource Management.... # Meatco Calls for Feedlot Investment... # Madonsela Appointment Disclosure Referred to Impeachment Committee in South Africa..... # African Trade Insurer Targets $2 Billion Capital Boost ......PLUS # Iran Rejects Direct US Talks

Charene Labuschagne crowned Miss Namibia 2026, Parliament urged to put citizens first, and Namibia's Women's Conference spotlights financial independence. Plus, South Africa's Expropriation Act fight, DRC's Ebola cases top 4,000, and CAF stands firmly behind FIFA's Infantino.

Only 74% of SOEs have aligned strategic plans with NDP6, while the government allocates N$2.07 billion to rail, roads and a new national airline. Plus, Cosatu welcomes South Africa's new Employment Services Amendment Bill, and Trump signs orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism.

SOEs urged to modernise infrastructure, African Trade and Investment Development Insurance agency eyes $2bn as investment launchpad, and South Africa's textile sector hit by worker shortages post-protests. Plus, South Korea's deadly heatwave forces emergency government action.