17 July - 5 pm news

Namibia Air stays on track for a December launch, and billionaire Patrice Motsepe urges young entrepreneurs not to fear failure. Plus, Rwanda trims its nuclear centre budget, and Rahul Gandhi is released after a New Delhi protest detention.

Namibia Air stays on track for a December launch, while Trump threatens to strike Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Also, SAFTU pushes back on a R24.78bn World Bank loan, and Rwanda trims its nuclear centre budget to $500 million.

New pension fund rules, Mamdani's Netanyahu warrant call, and Motsepe's message to young entrepreneurs headline this hour. Plus, Zimbabwe's lithium rail breakthrough and Swakopmund gears up for a boxing bonanza.

# Bank of Namibia Highlights Strength of Financial Sector.... # New Partnership Opens Trade Opportunities for Businesses.... # Forum in South Africa Welcomes Tembisa Hospital Asset Forfeiture ..... # Africa Health Agency Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Travel Restrictions ......PLUS # General Motors Raises Outlook After Strong Quarter .

# SMEs Gain Support for Continental Trade.... # Financial System Remains Resilient Amid Global Risks, says BoN.... # South Africa Targets Social Grant Savings ..... # UN Reports Deadly Migration Route Tragedy Off Mauritania ......PLUS #In the Mid-East, Trump Warns Houthis Over Red Sea Blockade Threat