9 April - 1 pm news

World marks Earth Day with a call for clean energy, Debmarine scales back operations, and cannabis advocates march for legal reform.

Government backs women-led SMEs, Namibia marks Earth Day, and world leaders prepare to farewell Pope Francis.

Debmarine downsizes its fleet, Ukraine's Zelenskyy eyes trade with South Africa, U.S. markets dip, and tributes pour in for Pope Francis.

#Health Ministry Provides Explanation on Swakopmund Video.... #Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Poor Performers.... #Universities South Africa call for strict gun-free policies across campuses ..... #ISWAP Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Civilians ......PLUS #Trump stands behind Hegseth over second Signal chat

#Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges to Fire Slack Officials.... #Health Ministry Explains Swakopmund Hospital Video.... #DA Moves Forward with Legal Challenge Against VAT Hike in South Africa ..... #South Sudan's Army Recaptures Key Town in Upper Nile State ......PLUS #​U.S Dems in El Salvador to demand release of wrongfully deported man