17 February - 1 pm news

Namibia calls for Middle East de-escalation, the U.S. sanctions Rwanda’s defence force over DRC fighting, and Netanyahu defends joint strikes on Iran. And, water rationing hits Rehoboth over unpaid bills and Cosatu condemns the attacks — full details on futuremedianews.com.na.

# New Investment Guide Offers Key Insights for Investors.... # MN Capital Group Hosts Investment Conference in Windhoek.... # South Africa’s ActionSA Vows Legal Action Over Phala Phala Report Censorship..... # U.S. Seeks to Reduce Congo Mineral Dependence on China ......PLUS #Trump says Iran operations to last 4 to 5…

Fuel prices stay put for March, offering relief at the pumps, while NORED workers hold the line in a tense wage standoff. Police make a major armed robbery arrest at OR Tambo International Airport, and China calls for a Middle East ceasefire — more on futuremedianews.com.na.

Namibia moves to digitise social grants under a new instant payment system, Gauteng takes full ownership of the Gautrain, and Donald Trump ramps up criticism of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. We also unpack the NORED strike standoff and calls for tighter oversight on grant payments — more on futuremedianews.com.na.

NORED workers dig in over pay, South Africa rolls out a mass FMD vaccination drive, and an Iranian drone strikes a UK base in Cyprus. And, the Brave Gladiators break a 20-year drought to lift the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship — full details on futuremedianews.com.na.