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23 January - 5 pm news
Authorities step up measures to shield the livestock industry from foot-and-mouth disease as pressure mounts for faster action, while Zimbabwe’s compensation dispute spills onto the international stage. And in business, India’s Sun Pharmaceuticals secures approval to produce a generic version of Wegovy.
23 January - 1 pm news
The Employment Equity Commission cracks down on non-compliant employers, firefighters contain the Franschhoek wildfires, and China is funding 1 287 police housing units in Namibia. And, US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials kick off the first trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi since 2022.
23 January-8am news
# Employment Equity Panel Reviews Companies on Local Training.... # PDM Urges Action to Improve Citizens’ Daily Lives.... # Namibia National Students Organisation Calls for Urgent Reforms in Education..... # South Africa Reports Progress in Containing Cape Winelands Wildfires ......PLUS #US economy expanded 4.4% in Q3 - faster than initially…
23 January-7am news
# McHenry Venaani Calls for Focus on Citizens’ Wellbeing.... # Namibia National Students Organisation Highlights Challenges in 2025 Results.... # Companies Face Review Over Understudy Shortfalls ..... # In S.A: ANC Welcomes High Court Ruling on Electricity Tariffs ......PLUS #Trump’s Tariff U-Turn Boosts US Markets
22 January - Top Stories
Fishrot trial resumes in March after court blocks further delays as billions in alleged bribes and lost revenue remain in focus, while Namibia deepens trade talks with Singapore and South Africa ramps up its foot-and-mouth disease response amid outbreaks in major feedlots, with global attention also turning to Donald Trump’s…
22 January - 5 pm news
Government engages Singapore on key economic sectors as the DA accuses the ANC of complicity over Iran protests, while Europe donates $2.3 million to conflict-hit communities in the DRC and attention turns to Ukraine talks ahead of senior US envoys’ meeting with Russia’s president.
22 January - 1 pm news
Namib Mills strike enters second week, and South Africa’s inflation climbs to 3.6%, while the Fishrot trial is set to resume in March. Denmark will not negotiate Greenland’s sovereignty, and Arctic security talks continue after Trump’s “framework deal” comments.
22 January-9am news
# UNAM Investigates Lecturers Over Sexual Harassment Allegations ... #LearnOnOne’s Back-To-School Drive Seeks Support for Local Learners ... # Freedom Front Plus Says AGOA Vital for South Africa’s Jobs and Growth ...PLUS # Supreme Court looks set to reject Trump's bid to control Fed in the U.S.
22 January-8am news
# Family Renews Plea to Identify Man Linked to Juanita Karolus.... # Deputy Minister Calls for Action on School Bullying.... # Competition Commission Appeal Over Price Fixing Rejected..... # SA Energy Minister, Anglo CEO Discuss Power and Growth......PLUS # UK’s Starmer Says He Won’t Yield on Greenland Pressure .
22 January-7am news
# Bullying in Schools Raises Alarm.... # Supreme Court Dismisses Price-Fixing Appeal.... # Family Renews Appeal in Juanita Karolus Case ..... # In S.A, Ramaphosa Confirms Iran Excluded from Naval Exercise ......PLUS #Trump ramps up pressure for Greenland, says he won’t use force to take it
21 January - Top Stories
Cancer screening services roll out in Erongo as attention turns to South Africa, where Julius Malema’s firearm case moves closer to sentencing. And, global concerns take centre stage, with the UN warning of irreversible water scarcity and Canada’s prime minister calling for a firmer global stance at Davos.
21 January - 5 pm news
Namibia and Egypt deepen trade ties as Prime Minister Ngurare reaffirms support for Palestine, while attention turns to South Africa, where Julius Malema’s firearm case heads to sentencing. Meanwhile, global politics and sport share the spotlight, with Canada’s Mark Carney delivering a sharp anti-Trump message at Davos and Namibia’s FNB…
21 January - 1 pm news
Cancer outreach expands in Erongo as Namibia’s revenue collection hits N$61 billion, while regional tensions rise after threats against Uganda’s opposition and South Africa probes Iran’s role in a BRICS naval drill. Meanwhile, global tourism reached a record high in 2025, driven by strong growth in Africa and Asia.
21st January-8am news
# Former Refugees Stand Ground After Eviction Notice.... # Namibian Employers’ Federation Highlights Need for Sustainable Business Policies.... # Windhoek to Host MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba in April ..... # Cosatu Slams Politician Pay Rise as Workers Face Delays in South Africa ......PLUS #Trump: "you'll find out" how far…
21st January-7am news
# Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten Jobs, Says Namibian Employers’ Federation.... # MTC Brings Branding and Marketing Indaba in April.... # Repatriated Refugees Defy Eviction Deadline at Ruling Party Offices ..... # South Africa: Former Police Oversight Chief Claims Corruption in Crime Intelligence Funds......PLUS #Trump/Europe feud over Greenland heats up…
20 January - Top Stories
Construction sector downturn, UNAM’s decision to refund registration fees, and a sharp rise in foot-and-mouth disease cases in South Africa. Also in focus are Australia’s move toward a national gun buyback and tougher laws to combat hate and extremism.
20 January - 5 pm news
Updates on GIPF’s assurance to pension members on housing loans, Zambia becoming the first African country to accept mining taxes in yuan, and rising foot-and-mouth disease cases in South Africa. Also making headlines are Namibia–Finland parliamentary talks and renewed trade tensions after Donald Trump threatens France with steep wine tariffs.
20 January - 1 pm news
Get the latest news on employer hearings over the Affirmative Action Act, Kavango West children poisoned by wild berries, AfriForum and the Malema case, Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, and the IMF’s 2026 growth forecast.
20 January-8am news
# Surge in Divorce Cases at Windhoek Court Yesterday.... # Student Union Criticizes Poor Advanced Subsidiary Level Results.... # Cancer Association Pushes for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening ..... #In S.A, COSATU Backs Public Procurement Reform......PLUS #Trump says he is "100%" going forward with Greenland tariff threat
20 January-7am news
# Student Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate.... # Cancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.... # Windhoek High Court Hears 144 Divorce Cases Yesterday ..... # MK Party Links Learner Transport Tragedy to Unsafe School Travel in South Africa ......PLUS #Speculation Trump-led "Board…