5 December - 1 pm news

Dashcams on the horizon as government moves to curb rising road crashes — and Riruako takes aim at the new housing task force. Meanwhile, Botswana keeps its repo rate steady as South Africa’s Madlanga Inquiry hears fresh claims of corruption.

Riruako slams the new housing task force while South Africa’s trade minister doubles down on economic transformation. Meanwhile, Botswana holds its repo rate steady in the new governor’s first decision.

AfDB lines up $1.78bn for Namibia; meanwhile, the government opens consultations on mandatory dashcams. As malaria cases climb to 282 million, the Senzo Meyiwa trial pushes on despite delays. And in India, IndiGo Airlines faces nationwide disruptions after system failures.

# NAMDIA and Namibian Police Join Forces on Security.... #Swapo Win a Mandate, Not a Comfort Zone — Nandi-Ndaitwah.... # November Inflation Hits 3.4 Percent..... #South African Police Minister Disbands Task Team Over Abuses ......PLUS #US “reviewing” Tanzania relationship following election violence

#Head Of State Urges Leaders to Guard Against Complacency.... # NAMDIA Partners with Police to Secure Diamond Operations.... # Inflation Inches Up to 3.4 Percent ..... # South Africa Won’t Push for G20 Boycott, Says Ramaphosa ......PLUS # Spain, Netherlands, Ireland Boycott Eurovision Over Israel Entry