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20 February-7am news
# IPPR urges stronger political finance rules in Namibia.... # Windhoek assures uninterrupted water supply during maintenance.... # Chamber of Mines Pushes Back Against ILO Findings ..... # UN probe finds Darfur killings show signs of genocide......PLUS # Andrew's arrest raises Epstein accountability questions in US
20 February-6am news
#Erongo Police Call for Safe Placement of Unwanted Newborns.... # NORED Expands TAKAMISA Electricity Safety Campaign to Oshikoto.... # S.A union federation Cosatu says it is encouraged by the inflation rate easing slightly in January......PLUS #In the U.K, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released over Epstein links
19 February - Top Stories
Khomas unemployment stands at 34.4% as new census data reveals high levels of discouraged jobseekers, while Namibia pushes for value addition to drive economic transformation. Meanwhile, the EU extends its arms embargo on Zimbabwe as the US maintains sanctions, and Russia warns that strikes on Iran would be “playing with…
19 February - 5 pm news
Trade diversification takes centre stage as Namibia pushes for value addition, while South African authorities trace payments linked to the Ukraine-Russia conflict and Gabon suspends select social media platforms. Meanwhile, Bill Gates withdraws from the AI Impact Summit amid Epstein scrutiny, and World Pangolin Day highlights the fight against wildlife…
19 February - 1 pm news
Windhoek upgrades Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road, while four South Africans return from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the UN reports that Darfur killings show signs of genocide. Meanwhile, Cirrus invests in Ultimate Safaris, and the US may act on Iran sooner than expected.
19 February-8am news
# African Experts Join Forces on Cybersecurity.... #Women Dominate Khomas Divorce Statistics.... # S.A.’s Sibiya Denies Ordering Political Killings Dockets Moved ..... # Nigeria and South Africa Lead Africa’s Stablecoin Surge ......PLUS # Trump is set to convene the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace
19 February-7am news
# Khomas Divorce Rates Skewed Towards Women.... # African Teams Unite Against Cybercrime.... # LPM Rejects Oil and Gas Bill Amendments .... # At Least 33 Miners Die in Suspected Gas Leak in Nigeria......PLUS # In the U.S, Eight skiers killed by California avalanche
18 February - Top Stories
The Bank of Namibia keeps the repo rate at 6.5% in its first MPC decision of 2026, the U.N. warns of severe migrant abuse in Libya, and South Africa faces a deepening jobs crisis affecting more than 12 million people. Lastly, India signals tougher oversight of global tech platforms.
18 February - 5 pm news
Namibia earns $1.7 million from conference tourism, South Africa confirms arrival of its first FMD vaccine batch, and Zimbabwe veterans challenge proposed term extensions. And, an adviser to Israel’s prime minister warns the Gaza operation will continue if Hamas refuses to disarm — more at futuremedianews.com.na.
18 February - 1 pm news
The Bank of Namibia keeps the repo rate at 6.50%, South African pork prices rise amid FMD, and ten skiers go missing in a Lake Tahoe avalanche.
18 February-7am news
# Repo Rate in Focus: Expert Salomo Hei Gives Outlook.... # DB Audio Experts Push for Safer Events at Seminar.... # S.A. Boosts Fight Against Crime..... # Zambia’s Lungu Family Reject Poison Claims......PLUS #"Tense" first day of Ukraine Russia peace talks
18 February-8am news
# Seminar by DB Audio Promotes Event Safety Standards.... # Expert Salomo Hei Predicts Impact of Repo Rate Decision.... # S.A. Party Demands Water Crisis Probe..... # Kenya Aviation Workers Resume Work......PLUS #US and Iran make “good progress” at Geneva talks.
17 February - Top Stories
Government extends amnesty for foreign nationals, while Zimbabwe and Namibia ban South African meat imports over foot-and-mouth disease. Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta reports progress on DRC peace talks, and in Malawi, suspects caught smuggling charcoal in a hearse.
17 February - 5 pm news
Government extends amnesty for foreign nationals, while NamRA reports N$90 billion in tax debt and ongoing amnesty collections. South African Reserve Bank to phase out prime lending rate, France and India expand cooperation under Horizon 2047, and in Malawi, nine people caught smuggling charcoal in a hearse.
17 February - 1 pm news
Parliamentary committee pushes for stronger labour standards, while TUCNA raises the alarm over job losses in the fishing sector. Herbert Smith Freehills reports strong M&A activity in Africa, Western Cape awaits FMD test results, and the Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning claims.
17 February-9 and 10am news
# Economist Sees Cautious Optimism for the 2026 Local Economy ... # Namibian Embassy Assists Stranded Citizen in Brazil ... # Debate Underway later in South Africa on Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA ...PLUS # In the U.S, Obama clarifies comment that aliens ‘are real’…
17 February-8am news
# Stakeholders Asked to Comment on Proposed Nasan Energies Acquisition.... # Deep-Fake Video Falsely Links Standard Bank CEO to Pyramid Scheme.... # President Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged African nations to invest in sustainable water resources ..... # SADC Regional Bans Imposed Over South Africa’s FMD Outbreak ......PLUS #The U.S’ Rubio Says…
17 February-7am news
# Standard Bank Namibia Warns Against Fake CEO Investment Post.... # Competition Commission Invites Input on Vivo and Engen Namibia Merger.... # DBN Loan Defaults Improve to 22% in 2025 ..... # Peace Talks Advance Ahead of DRC Ceasefire......PLUS #EU says it will only send observer to President Trump's Board…
16 February - Top Stories
Namibia nears FATF grey list exit, Zambia halts livestock imports amid foot-and-mouth outbreak, and South Africa speeds up national cattle vaccination. Plus, a special cultural evening of traditional Japanese dance celebrating Japan–Namibia ties.
16 February - 5 pm news
Africa urged to invest in water and sanitation, Namibia nears FATF grey list exit, Kenya to reopen Somalia border, and a key DNA clue in a U.S. missing person case. Plus, don’t miss a cultural evening of traditional Japanese dance celebrating Japan–Namibia ties.”