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12 March - Top Stories
It’s Day 12 of the Iran war and airlines are raising ticket prices as jet fuel surges, while Namibia moves to regulate online taxi services amid illegal driver concerns, and South Africa summons the U.S. ambassador over controversial remarks, as the UN demands an end to Iran’s attacks on Gulf…
12 March - 5 pm news
Namibia’s cattle marketing has dropped 19% in January, while South Africa’s agriculture sector grew 17.4% in 2025, and Europe is scrambling to address rising energy prices as the Iran conflict continues to pressure global oil markets.
12 March - 1 pm news
Jet fuel prices have surged nearly 70%, pushing South African airlines to raise ticket prices, while Iran warns the world to prepare for oil at $200 a barrel, and drone strikes in Goma have killed three, leading the UN to call for an investigation.
12 March-8am News
# Foot-and-Mouth Disease prompts import restrictions from Botswana.... # Weak oversight could undermine preferential procurement, says Institute for Public Policy Research.... # South Africa summons US ambassador over controversial remarks ..... # The U.N’s Tom Fletcher warns Middle East conflict is disrupting global humanitarian aid ......PLUS #Reports say Pentagon probe…
12 March-7am news
# Institute for Public Policy Research report flags corruption risks in public procurement.... # Ministry of Agriculture bans imports of cloven-hoofed animals from Botswana.... # Cloete questions Land Tribunal Chair appointee over travel spending ..... # Drone strikes in Goma kill three, including French aid worker ......PLUS # EU sanctions…
11 March - Top Stories
Oil prices surge past $100 as tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over inflation and global growth. Plus, the US pressures South Africa over the “Kill The Boer” chant, pollution from a cobalt mine sparks a health crisis in the DRC, and G7 leaders meet over the Iran…
11 March - 5 pm news
Economists warn Namibia could feel the pinch as oil tops $100 amid the Iran conflict, while the government says a three-month fuel stockpile is in place. And, North Korea condemns US–Israel actions against Iran, and France’s president convenes a G7 meeting to address the global economic fallout.
11 March - 1 pm news
Private-sector credit slows, the US warns South Africa about hate speech, and Strait of Hormuz tensions keep oil prices volatile. Plus, Vusi Thembekwayo urges Namibia to harness resources and invest in innovation.
11 March-8am news
# Health Ministry confirms containment of Mpox and Congo fever.... # Indigenous knowledge spotlighted in water protection.... # South Africa posts fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth ..... # Congo Republic’s Sassou Nguesso poised for re-election ......PLUS # Hegseth says "most intense day" of American strikes in Iran.
11 March-7am news
# Wetlands and Water Days Commemorated.... # Mpox and Congo fever outbreaks under control, says Minister Of Health.... # Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya backs investment board shift ..... # Madagascar military ruler dissolves government ......PLUS #Oil price surge could wipe out benefits of Trump tax cuts, analysis warns
11 March-6am news
# Public urged to attend hearings on NamPower tariff application.... # Unclaimed bodies crowd morgues nationwide.... #In South Africa: Carrim denies acting as conduit in Matlala payment saga......PLUS #Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran during telephone call .
10 March - Top Stories
Namibia tables its 2026/27 National Budget as economic growth forecasts are revised downward while South Africa ramps up cattle vaccinations to curb foot-and-mouth disease. Meanwhile, Nigeria prepares to host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair as tensions rise over oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
10 March - 5 pm news
Namibia prepares to host the Africa Millimetre Telescope while government moves to fast-track rural electrification through new agreements. Meanwhile, South Africa’s FOSA warns the Middle East conflict could escalate as Congo’s Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend his decades-long rule and oil prices surge.
10 March - 1 pm news
Namibia’s growth forecast revised downward as the national budget is tabled while Windhoek reviews its strategy and budget plans. Meanwhile, South Africa secures infrastructure funding and Nigeria prepares to host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair as Trump warns Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
10 March-8am news
# Government Confident in Fuel Supply Amid Global Sourcing.... # New Partnership Between Revenue Agency and Gambling Board Targets Illegal Gambling.... # In S.A, Eskom’s Nuclear One Project Faces High Court Challenge ..... # Ghana Urges Commonwealth Condemnation of UN Peacekeeper Attack ......PLUS # Oil prices spike, stocks sink as…
10 March-7am news
# Revenue Agency and Gambling Board Sign MOU to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines.... #Fuel Reserves Stable, Shipments Secured for March–April.... # Africa’s First Wood Identification Centre Launched in Windhoek By Home Affairs Ministry ..... #S.A’s Ramaphosa Extends Madlanga Commission Deadline ......PLUS # In America, Anthropic sues Trump administration
10 March-6am news
# UDF leadership pays courtesy visit to President Nandi-Ndaitwah.... # NUST confirms Nashilongo Gervasius in director role.... #In S.A, Carrim rejects claims of enabling police service contract ......PLUS #Suspect named in Rihanna house shooting
9 March - Top Stories
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.
9 March - 5 pm news
Namibia’s 2026/27 budget excludes projected oil revenue while higher interest rates reshape global investment strategy. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Reserve Bank reviews inflation risks as oil prices surge, and Russia says it remains in dialogue with Iran.
9 March - 1 pm news
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…