7 August - 1 pm news

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…

Namibia marks International Youth Day with rising youth activism amid ongoing barriers; South Africa’s agriculture faces threats from a new mining bill; M23 rebels accuse Congolese forces of offensive moves; plus, a British backpacker pleads guilty to a fatal e-scooter crash in Australia. Finally, the Best of Namibia 2025 awards…

Proflight Zambia to launch Lusaka-Windhoek flights in 2026, the Presidency denies rejecting a Gates Foundation IUD trial proposal, and South Africa plans a revised tariff offer to the US. Plus, a British backpacker pleads guilty to a fatal e-scooter accident in Australia.