18 August - 5 pm news

# Namibia Pushes Water Security at AU Summit.... # First-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek.... # Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash ..... #Burkina Faso Expels UN Official Over Child Rights Report ......PLUS #European leaders arrive for Ukraine talks with Trump

The Namibian Ports Authority cancels a key Luderitz oil tender, while Namibia ratifies the ILO convention on family-friendly workplaces. Plus, South Africa raises R176bn for water projects, and Israel approves plans to seize Gaza City.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers maiden speech at SADC Summit; Bank of Namibia co-hosts global summit on inclusive finance; South Africa’s unemployment crisis threatens stability. Meanwhile, Israel’s military approves plans for the seizure of Gaza City.

# Namibia Moves to Strengthen Labour Systems.... # Expert Sheehama Praises Namibia’s Trade Hosting Role.... # In S.A, GOOD Party Pushes for In-Person Cape Town Council Meeting ..... # Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria ......PLUS # In Israel, Nationwide Strike Demands Return of Gaza Hostages

# Namibia to Co-Host Commonwealth Trade Meeting as local expert weighs in.... # Cabinet Directs Labour Data Review and Global Partnerships.... # DA says South Africa’s healthcare facilities must never be used as political pawns ..... # Mali Arrests Generals and French National Over Alleged Plot......PLUS # Zelenskyy & European…