8 December-7am news

NAMBOB posts 8% net profit after restructuring, Trustco rejects Riskowitz board takeover attempt, ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin after failed coup, South Africa’s building confidence hits 10-year high, and Ukraine peace talks stall in Miami.

NamRA holds SME engagement sessions, while South Africa declares GBV and femicide a national disaster; the first phase of the Gaza peace plan nears completion, and Bank Windhoek is named Namibia’s Bank of the Year 2025.

# ECB and Stakeholders Meet to Shape Electricity Guidelines.... # Free Water Meters Launched in Grootfontein.... # New Institute Aims to Maximise Resource Potential ..... #100 Schoolchildren Freed in Niger State Kidnapping ......PLUS #Trump awarded inaugural Fifa Peace Prize at World Cup draw

This week on the pod, Tonata breaks down Namibia’s top stories — from major political honours and new road safety measures to big economic moves, land debates, and regional diplomacy. Plus, a look at Botswana’s rate decision and Netanyahu’s push for a presidential pardon.

Namibia performs first autologous stem-cell transplant, plans public rollout. SA High Court to rule on Zuma and Thales arms deal challenge on January 23. Tanzania tourism suffers after post-election unrest, and Putin and Modi to hold talks on defence, trade, and energy in New Delhi