20 January - 1 pm news

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.

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.

# 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

# 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…

# 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