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20 January - Top Stories
Construction sector downturn, UNAM’s decision to refund registration fees, and a sharp rise in foot-and-mouth disease cases in South Africa. Also in focus are Australia’s move toward a national gun buyback and tougher laws to combat hate and extremism.
20 January - 5 pm news
Updates on GIPF’s assurance to pension members on housing loans, Zambia becoming the first African country to accept mining taxes in yuan, and rising foot-and-mouth disease cases in South Africa. Also making headlines are Namibia–Finland parliamentary talks and renewed trade tensions after Donald Trump threatens France with steep wine tariffs.
20 January - 1 pm news
Get the latest news on employer hearings over the Affirmative Action Act, Kavango West children poisoned by wild berries, AfriForum and the Malema case, Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, and the IMF’s 2026 growth forecast.
20 January-8am news
# Surge in Divorce Cases at Windhoek Court Yesterday.... # Student Union Criticizes Poor Advanced Subsidiary Level Results.... # Cancer Association Pushes for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening ..... #In S.A, COSATU Backs Public Procurement Reform......PLUS #Trump says he is "100%" going forward with Greenland tariff threat
20 January-7am news
# Student Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate.... # Cancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.... # Windhoek High Court Hears 144 Divorce Cases Yesterday ..... # MK Party Links Learner Transport Tragedy to Unsafe School Travel in South Africa ......PLUS #Speculation Trump-led "Board…
19 January-8am news
# Youth Fund Projects to Get Regional Oversight.... # Works Ministry to Fast-Track Critical Legislation.... # In S.A, RISE Mzansi Urges Public to Weigh In on Gambling Tax ..... # Egypt Welcomes Trump’s Offer to Mediate Nile Dispute ......PLUS #Europe warns Trump of downward spiral over tariffs
19 January-7am news
# Nekundi Pledges Progress on Key Bills.... # Finance Ministry Launches Youth Fund Mentorship Program.... # South Africa Government Urged to Boost Municipal Disaster Response ..... # Museveni Wins Ugandan Election, Extends 40-Year Rule ......PLUS #Canada agrees 'strategic parternship' with China on trade
15 January-8am news
# Pension Fund Members Question GIPF Loan Process.... # Standard Bank Namibia Unveils Simpler, Cheaper Banking.... # NAMFISA Urges Public to Verify Microlenders ..... # South Africa’s Free Market Foundation Calls for Fewer Race-Based Laws ......PLUS #Danish and Greenlandic talks with Vance, Rubio end in disagreement
15 January-7am news
# Standard Bank Cuts Fees to Boost Financial Inclusion.... # NAMFISA Warns Against Unregistered Microlenders.... # GIPF Housing Scheme Beneficiaries Raise Control Concerns ..... # South Africa: DA Backs Stronger Action on Foot-and-Mouth Disease ......PLUS #US to freeze visa processing for 75 countries
14 January-8am news
# Education Minister Hails Best Learners.... # German Embassy Streamlines Schengen Visa Applications.... # Ministry of Finance Moves to Ease Social Grant Challenges ..... # S.A’s Trade Union Urges Action to Protect AGOA Access ......PLUS #US inflation in line with expectations, but grocery prices continue to rise
14 January-7am news
# Schengen Visa Process Simplified, Says German Ambassador.... # Finance Minister Acts on Social Grant Payout Delays.... # Top 20 Exam Performers Celebrated by Education Minister..... # S.A’s President Highlights Climate Action as Economic Opportunity ......PLUS #Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting as death toll rises
13 January-7am news
# IPC MP Questions Presidential Authority Over Parliamentary Leave.... # Windhoek District Hospital Access Road Nears Completion.... # S.A Achieves Record 88% NSC Pass Rate for 2025 ..... # Museveni Poised for Seventh Term Amid Election Tensions in Uganda ......PLUS # U.S Fed Chair Powell says criminal investigation “consequence” of…
13 January-8am news
# Hospital Access Upgrades on Track for April.... # Presidential Powers Over Speaker Leave Spark Criticism.... # S.A’s Madlanga Commission to Resume Public Hearings on 26 January ..... # Northern Nigeria Schools Reopen After Abduction Crisis ......PLUS #U.S President Trump weighs Iran meeting or action amid protest crackdown
9 and 10AM News
# Rehoboth Town Council Strengthens Ties with Hardap Regional Council... # Oshana Police Reveal Cause of Death in Grisly Ondangwa Murder ... # South Africa’s Parliament Begins 2026 Programme with Money Bills and Committee Hearings ...PLUS #Myanmar votes in second phase of military-run election.
12 January-8am news
# Emerging Miners and Ministry Partner to Strengthen Mining Sector.... # Orientation Sessions Underway Ahead of School Opening in Walvisbaai.... # Weekend Drug Raids Lead to Seven Arrests ..... # Ramaphosa Outlines Steps to Accelerate Land Reform in South Africa......PLUS # Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Iran Supply Concerns and…
12 January-7am news
# Walvis Bay Schools Welcome Learners.... # Mines Ministry Consults Emerging Miners on Value Addition.... #Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Weekend Drug Busts..... # South Africa’s Eskom to Restore 3,040 Megawatts Ahead of Evening Peak ......PLUS #U.S. job growth slows in December, adding 50,000 jobs .
12 January-6am news
# Ride-Hailing Boom Exposes Urgent Need to Modernise Transport Laws.... # Windhoek Parents Raise Alarm Over School Admission Fees.... # South Africa’s ANC Admits Service Delivery and Jobs Concerns Ahead of Local Polls ......PLUS #US agent shoots two in Portland amid increased protests
9 January-8am news
# Parents Scramble as Windhoek Schools Hit Capacity.... # Blood Supply at Risk, Says NamBTS.... # S.A Heatwave: Kouga Mayor Scrambles Firefighters After Blazes Reignite ..... # Uganda Election: Bobi Wine Pledges to Review Oil Deals if Elected ......PLUS #White House withdraws from dozens of international bodies and organisations
9 January-7am news
# NamBTS Flags Critical Blood Shortage.... # Windhoek Schools Full as Parents Hunt for Placements.... # S.A Shake-Up: Malema Wants O’Sullivan & Mogotsi Front and Center in Parliament ..... # Zambia Shifts IMF Strategy, Eyes New Programme Over Loan Extension ......PLUS #Trump Says "I don't need international law"
8 January-8am news
# Relocated Windhoek Residents Face Land Ownership Uncertainty.... # First LEO Internet Service Set for later this month.... # South Africa’s Justice System Needs Reform, Says Zibi ..... # Ghana’s Inflation Eases to 5.4% in December ......PLUS # White House says US has started marketing Venezualan oil on the global…