9 March - 5 pm news

Namibia’s 2026/27 budget excludes projected oil revenue, while South Africa says the 2025 foot-and-mouth outbreak cost billions after export bans hit key markets like China. Meanwhile, investors are urged to focus on fundamentals amid global tensions, and Russia says it remains in dialogue with Iran.

The Bank of Namibia withdraws its Trustco liquidation bid. At the same time, five are arrested over the Marikana shooting in Cape Town, and a seventh US service member dies from injuries in Iran. Meanwhile, deadly floods hit Nairobi, and a hybrid game auction in Windhoek breaks records with a…

# Rapid Construction Demo In Okahandjapark Impresses President Nandi-Ndaitwah.... # Diamond Exports at Risk Amid Middle East Tensions.... # Namib Mills Ready to Reopen After Wage Talks ..... # South Africa Launches Nationwide Vaccination to Protect Red Meat Industry ......PLUS #In the U.K, Massive Fire at Glasgow Central Station Causes…

# Namib Mills Nears End to Wage Dispute.... # Middle East Conflict Poses Risk to Diamond Trade.... # President Nandi-Ndaitwah Tours Fast-Built Housing Prototype ..... # South Africa Marks International Women’s Day And Focuses on Ending Violence ......PLUS # Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader Amid Regional Conflict

The escalating Iran conflict dominated the week’s global headlines, with Namibia calling for de-escalation while governments worldwide move military assets into the region. At home, Namibia wrapped up a labour dispute at NORED, launched a new investment guide, and prepared to introduce instant payments and a green hydrogen train, while…