6 August - 5 pm news

Namibia’s Oil and Gas Conference opens with a call for unity, the NYDF proposal deadline is extended to 25 August, South Africa looks to diversify exports after a U.S. tariff hike, and Pakistan tightens security with internet cuts amid militant threats.

Namibia and South Africa boost security ties as climate risks rise, the U.S. slaps sanctions on M23-linked entities, and South Korea’s former first lady is arrested.

The third Namibia Oil and Gas Conference kicks off, highlighting economic opportunities, the Ministry of Finance extends the youth fund proposal deadline, and South Africa pushes to diversify export markets. Plus, severe flooding hits Cape Verde’s Sao Vicente island, and the White House describes the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting as a…

# Dunaiski Defends N$10,000 Payment Amid Namcor Corruption Trial.... # Kunene Region Entrepreneurs Shine in Old Mutual’s Final OM SEED Phase.... # Regulator Set to Maintain Rates Amid Inflation Concerns ..... # US Imposes Sanctions on Congo-Linked Armed Group and Mining Firms ......PLUS #China urges companies to avoid Nvidia chips

# Central Bank Expected to Hold Repo Rate at 6.75%.... # Old Mutual Foundation Crowns Top Entrepreneurs in Kunene Region.... # Namcor Corruption Accused Claims Payment Was Legitimate Fee..... # Macron Acknowledges France’s Role in Cameroon’s Violent Repression......PLUS # In the U.S, overall inflation steady in July, but closely watched…