19 August - 1 pm news

Vice President Lucia Witbooi addresses the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, and South Africa takes over the SADC chairmanship. Plus, Pakistan's Imran Khan is moved to hospital, and Angelique Kidjo makes history on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Equinor enters Namibia's oil sector with a stake in Chevron's PEL 90, and South Africa takes over the SADC chairmanship. Plus, Andy Burnham reaffirms UK support for Ukraine amid Moscow tensions, and Angelique Kidjo makes history on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

# Oil and Gas Conference Enters Second Day.... # Minister Steenkamp Says Delta School COVID-19 Measures Remain Unchanged.... # In South Africa: Kruger Park Begins R950m Flood Recovery ..... #Liberia to Accept Up to 1,200 U.S. Deportees......PLUS # Meta Faces Landmark US Trial Over Child Safety

# Delta School Closed After COVID-19 Case.... # Oil Conference Puts Local Benefits in Spotlight.... #South Africa’s Madlanga Probe Hears of Alleged Spy-Tech Deal ..... # In Zimbabwe, Kariba Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93 ......PLUS # Trump Denies Talks With Iran

N$17.5 million boosts Namibia's film industry, and the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference opens in Windhoek. Plus, the All Blacks brace for a powerful Springbok set-piece at Ellis Park, and London's Met Police plans to expand drone surveillance citywide.