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Week in Review - 28 March
Crop production rises while fish exports surge, as NAMFISA keeps retirement rules unchanged and the UN declares the slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Meanwhile, SA issues a vehicle recall, India passes a controversial bill, the IOC bans transgender athletes, and the US delays a strike on Iran.
27 March - Top Stories
Fuel prices rise from April as Namibia moves to cushion the impact, while South Africa cracks down on illegal fuel withholding despite diesel shortages. Meanwhile, the WTO calls for a global trade reset, and the UK introduces strict screen time limits for young children.
27 March 5 pm news
Fuel prices jump from 1 April as global oil tensions bite, while Namibia’s fish exports surge and China ramps up industrial plans for Africa. Plus—Australia suspends Iranian tourist visas, and a safety recall hits Ford Transit vehicles in South Africa.
27 March - 1 pm news
NAMFISA confirms unchanged retirement payout rules under FIMA, while FNB Namibia and NTB sign a tourism entrepreneurship partnership. Meanwhile, France denies claims over South Africa’s G7 exclusion, as the UN adopts a Ghana-led resolution on the trans-Atlantic slave trade. On another note, India’s controversial transgender bill sparks global debate on…
27 March-7am news
# Economy Slows Despite Nominal Growth.... # Kavango Well Shows Promising Hydrocarbons.... # South Sudan and Mauritius Restrict Electricity Amid Fuel Crisis ......PLUS #Trump tells Iran to get "serious" before "it is too late"
27 March-8am news
# Kavango Basin Well Enters Testing Phase.... # Primary Industries Drag Economic Growth.... # S.A’s Ramaphosa Downplays G7 Snub ..... #15 Zimbabweans Killed Fighting for Russia......PLUS #Trump defends his use of mail-in voting despite calling it cheating
27 March-6am news
# Debate grows over call to downgrade Khorixas.... # Traffic officers deployed to hotspot areas in Windhoek.... # SA Government: No Work-from-Home Directive Amid Rising Fuel Costs ......PLUS #Maduro Back in Court Amid Dispute Over Legal Fees
26 March - Top Stories
Namibia rejects Starlink licence as government upholds the 51% local ownership rule, while the University of Namibia launches the EU-backed SHINE project to boost higher education. Meanwhile, the United Nations adopts a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as a crime against humanity, and US President Donald Trump renews threats against…
26 March - 5 pm news
New employment policy targets job creation as Etango uranium project ramps up construction, while Transnet projects increased rail volumes despite missing targets. Meanwhile, Nigeria eases forex rules for oil exporters and Washington renews threats against Tehran.
26 March - 1 pm news
Namibia rejects Starlink licence while Prime Minister upholds 51% local ownership requirement, as UN adopts Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as a crime against humanity, and US President insists Iran is still interested in a deal.
26 March-8am news
#DBN supports women in business.... #Namibia calls for fair funding at International Labour Organization.... #In S.A, ANC rejects AfriForum dossier on secretary-general..... # Dozens of Bodies, Mostly Children, Found in Kenya Mass Grave ......PLUS # Landmark lawsuit orders Meta & Youtube to pay $3m damages .
26 March-6am news
# City of Windhoek Clarifies High Court Ruling, Denies Misleading Claims.... # IPC Shadow Minister Backs Veterans’ Grant Increase but Warns Against Empty Promises.... # FOSA Calls for Public Audit of Eskom Coal and Diesel Deals in South Africa ......PLUS # United States Airports Face Record-Long Security Lines
26 March-7am news
# Namibia urges International Labour Organization reforms.... # DBN launches “DBN for Her” for women entrepreneurs.... # UN Recognises Transatlantic Slave Trade as “Gravest Crime Against Humanity” ......PLUS #In the U.S, White House says Iran negotiations “continue to take place”
25 March-8am news
# Bank of Namibia to boost reserves with local gold.... # Starlink blocked over local ownership rules.... # Contaminated Citro-Soda products recalled in South Africa ..... # Ghanaian president slams U.S. over Black history erasure ......PLUS #Mullin confirmed as US Homeland Security Secretary
25 March-7am news
# Communications Authority rejects Starlink bid.... # Central bank invests in domestic gold.... # IPC calls for urgent CEO appointment at Nampost ..... # Ghana signs defence deal with European Union ......PLUS #Pakistan offers to host US Iran peace talks as war wages on
24 March-8am news
# Aviation group implements new fuel surcharge.... # Regulators deepen cooperation on fintech and oversight.... # Probe launched after five die in Kimberley mine accident in S.A ..... # 15 arrested over alleged sexual assaults at Nigerian festival ......PLUS #‘De-escalation’ Needed Says UK Prime Minister As Emergency Meeting Called
24 March-7am news
# BoN and NAMFISA strengthen financial sector oversight.... # Westair Group introduces fuel surcharge.... # Hunting sector remains racially divided, says association chair ..... # Two Russians face trial in Angola over alleged election interference ......PLUS #Trump says “major points of agreements” from Iran talks
23 March-7am news
# TransNamib derailments drop, but fatal crash raises concern.... # Mines and Energy Ministry denies fuel shortage rumours.... # South Africa’s Deputy President urges action against worker exploitation ..... # Kenya to grant amnesty to citizens who fought for Russia in Ukraine ......PLUS # Cuba says ready for US attack…
23 March-8am news
# Energy Ministry assures ample fuel supply, warns against misinformation #TransNamib cuts derailments amid ongoing safety probe.... # South African Communist Party condemns US strikes on Iranian leaders..... # Sudan army denies deadly hospital strike in RSF-held city ......PLUS # Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Trump warns Iran
23 March-6am news
# Okahandja community marks one year since Ingrid Maasdorp’s death.... # Kabbe resident raises security concerns at Independence Day event.... # GOOD Party warns of gap between rights and reality in South Africa......PLUS #In the U.S, Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller dies aged 81