2 March-6am news

# Rising Middle East Tensions Could Hit Namibia, Says Expert.... # Embassy in Cairo Issues Safety Advisory for Middle East.... # South Africa’s ActionSA Slams Minister’s Wasteful R839,000 Brazil Trip..... # At Least 172 Bodies Found in Mass Graves in DRC’s Uvira......PLUS #Israel and Iran continue strikes

# Embassy in Cairo Urges Caution Amid Middle East Tensions.... #Economic Expert Flags Middle East Crisis as Threat to Global Fuel Prices.... # South African Analyst Warns of Escalating Middle East Conflict..... # Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Sinks Off Western Sahara......PLUS #EU calls for calm following death of Iran Ayatollah

The Instant Payment System is pushed to 2026, M23 rebels recapture villages in eastern DRC, and a $110 billion Hollywood takeover moves closer as Netflix steps aside.

Namibia and Germany launch a new technical skills programme, M23 rebels recapture villages in eastern DRC, and China names nine military lawmakers ahead of its major political meeting.

Government funds 134,000 students for tertiary education, South Africa seeks justice in Russia recruitment scam, and Paramount Skydance eyes $110bn Hollywood takeover.