13 August - Top Stories

Poverty, inequality, and economic headwinds dominate local headlines, alongside updates on business deals, oil and gas prospects, and regional trade shifts. International stories cover tensions in Gaza, U.S. sanctions in the DRC, and Australia’s recognition of Palestine.

Third oil and gas conference wrap-up, social grant changes, the AU’s “correct the map” campaign, regional peace efforts in the DRC, and India’s call for economic self-reliance. Independent, accurate, on time.

Namibia’s social grant changes, AU push to “correct the map” of Africa, Trump–Putin talks in Alaska, and City Boys FC’s league promotion — all the news you need, independent and on time.

The third Oil and Gas Conference wraps up in Windhoek, SADC leaders push for peace in the DRC, and deadly flash floods hit India.

# New Petroleum Unit Strengthens Sector Governance and Skills.... # Heirs Energies Eyes Namibia’s Oil and Gas Growth.... # S.A Referendum Party Backs DA Plan, Questions Implementation ..... # African Union Backs Move to Replace Distorted Mercator Map ......PLUS #Trump administration eyes stake in chipmaker Intel