7 October-7am news

# IPC’s Mouton calls for faster action on artificial intelligence policy # New trade commission proposed to protect local industries.... # RMB Namibia CEO calls for stronger private investment.... # Moody’s raises outlook for sub-Saharan Africa......PLUS # US proposes $70,000 fee for international student work programme

# RMB summit focuses on turning investment opportunities into projects.... # Government proposes stronger protection for local producers.... # IPC MP Mouton questions slow progress on artificial intelligence legislation..... # African Union urges continued Congo peace talks.....PLUS # Wall Street falls as Treasury yields surge

# Outapi exhibition puts Omusati entrepreneurs and SMEs in the spotlight.... # /Khomanin Traditional Authority says Juliane Gawa-!nas remains chief.... # Agri SA warns South African farmers face growing financial pressure ......PLUS # Russian missile and drone barrage kills 22 in Ukraine.

Navachab's N$2.96 billion procurement spend, South Africa reopening its asylum system to new applicants, and the world's dwindling oil stockpile buffer. Plus the latest on the Ohorongo Cement merger ruling and Nigeria's repatriation flights.

# Tourism Loses Ground Despite Natural Advantage.... # NamLamb Pulls Out of South African Lamb Competition... # South Africa’s DA Calls for Road Accident Fund Levy to Be Scrapped ..... # Mali Separatists Announce Withdrawal From Kidal ......PLUS # Russia Denies Plague Outbreak in Siberian City