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20 December - Top Stories
Today's top stories include fuel industry concerns over a new minimum wage bill, tips on maintaining mental health during the festive season, and an update on January fuel prices. We also cover border management plans at South Africa's Lebombo post and Human Rights Watch's allegations of genocide in Gaza. Stay…
20 December - 5 pm news
Education Ministry completes exam marking process. Fuel prices to remain unchanged for January 2025. SA tourism sector expects strong fourth quarter performance. And...UK’s Keir Starmer to appoint a new US Ambassador.
20 December - 1 pm news
Service stations warn of job cuts amid wage bill. Bank of Namibia sets 2025 policy dates. More protests are expected in Mozambique. And...US Rejects Human Rights Watch Gaza genocide allegations.
20 December-8am news
#Voting Material Inspection Successfully Completed by ECN.... #Psychologist Urges Festive Season Focus on Mental Health.... #S.A Transport Department Steps Up Crackdown on Overloaded Vehicles..... #Eastern Congo Farmers Laud U.N. Peacekeeper Support......PLUS #US govt shutdown likely after Trump kills deal
20 December-7am news
#Dr. Shaun Whittaker Highlights Mental Wellness Amid Year-End Stress.... #ECN Concludes Inspection of National Assembly Voting Materials.... #SA's Christian Forum Welcomes Extension of Spaza Shop Registration Deadline..... #Blinken Urges Action to Address Sudan Conflict ......PLUS #Bank of England Hold interest rates
19 December - Top Stories
The Namibia Employers’ Federation is pushing to delay the implementation of the National Minimum Wage, with NEF President Elia Shikongo and labour analyst Herbert Jauch offering opposing views. Electoral Commission of Namibia Commissioner Pius Ikwambi addresses concerns over the 48-hour inspection period for election materials. Stellenbosch University announces a breakthrough…
19 December - 5 pm news
Political parties are concerned about the 48-hour inspection limit of election material. Government secures stake in Hyphen Hydrogen Energy. SA welcomes Botswana’s lifting of the vegetable import ban. And...Israel strikes Houthi facilities in Yemen.
19 December - 1 pm news
Employers want minimum wage delayed. SA’s wage commission suggests a 2025 increase. Zimbabwe fails to pay white farmers. And...Nato wants to strengthen Ukraine for any future peace talks with Russia.
19 December-8am news
#Landmark Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Unveiled in Windhoek.... #Xinfeng Investment Faces Legal Action for Unauthorized Mining in Uis.... #S.A. Minister Optimistic About 2025 Advancements in Science and Technology ..... #African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Issues ......PLUS #First severe bird flu case reported in US
19 December-7am news
#Ministry Takes Action Against Xinfeng Investment for Illegal Mining.... #Ecologist Weighs In On Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Session.... #South Africa Appoints 15 Experts to Address Foodborne Illnesses ..... #Stampede at Religious Event in Ibadan Leaves Multiple Dead ......PLUS # US Fed cuts interest rate for third time in 2024
18 December - Top Stories
Join Tonata Kadhila for today’s top stories: political parties inspect ECN electoral materials, Namibia’s Health Ministry offers jobs to unemployed professionals, and South Africa faces rising cybercrime threats. Plus, the DRC accuses Apple of using “blood minerals,” and WhatsApp rolls out improved call features.
18 December - 5 pm news
Opposition parties inspect election materials at ECN headquarters. Swapo sets 2025 date for extraordinary congress. SA’s new health expert committee to address foodborne illnesses. And...WhatsApp launches new calling features for desktop and mobile.
18 December - 1 pm news
Electoral Commission of Namibia hosts inspection of election materials following court ruling. South Africa faces an increase in cybercrime. DRC files lawsuits against Apple in France and Belgium. And...EU countries issue warning over Iran nuclear programme.
18 December-8am news
#FNB cautions on increase in fraud during the festive season.... #BoN Reports Slow Economic Growth As Inflation Drops.... #South Africa and Mozambique Ministers to Tour Lebombo Port for Bilateral Talks ..... #Apple Denies Using Conflict Minerals And Cuts Supply Ties with Congo......PLUS #US Congress strikes deal to prevent shutdown …
18 December-7am news
#Economic Growth Slows As Inflation Declines According To BoN.... #FNB Namibia Warns Customers About Rising Holiday Fraud.... #South Africans Against Drunk Driving Calls for National Disaster Declaration ..... #Nigeria Cracks Down on Fraud Hub in Lagos ......PLUS #FBI warns US residents not to shoot lasers at suspected drones
17 December - Top Stories
In today’s Top Stories, we cover the latest updates on the recent cybersecurity attacks targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health, with insights from government officials. Jacob Zuma claims that wealthy white individuals have infiltrated the ANC and are now running the country. We also discuss the European Union’s…
17 December - 5 pm news
Cuba bestows the highest national honour on President Mbumba. Oshana police launch festive season operation. Vanuatu suffers 7.4 magnitude earthquake. And...Russian general assassinated in Moscow.
17 December - 1 pm news
# Government officials give an update and way forward following cyber attack. # SAFTU condemns appointment of state capture linked McKinsey and Bains. And...US lawmakers face deadline to avoid government shutdown.
17 December-8am news
#Local Leaders Demand Action After Telecom Data Breach.... #Green Hydrogen Program Gains Momentum.... #S.A's President says a National Dialogue will be held next year ..... #Women in Sudan Suffer Systematic Sexual Violence ......PLUS #Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings
17 December-7am news
#Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks.... #Green Hydrogen Program Accelerates Progress.... #Fourteen people die in a collision in the Eastern Cape ..... #Ugandan Court Orders Compensation for Lord's Resistance Army Victims....PLUS #UN confirms attack on another school in Gaza