26 March-8am news

# Offshore projects to drive Namibia’s growth, says TotalEnergies.... # Petition calls for probe into training authority operations.... # South Africa: Gauteng health department raises alarm over rising malaria cases and deaths..... # First US deportees under new deal arrive in Democratic Republic of Congo......PLUS #Tehran yet to confirm talks…

# Training authority faces pressure over governance and project delays.... # TotalEnergies reaffirms long-term bet on Namibia’s energy future.... # South Africa: Suspended police commissioner alleges R5 million bribery linked to top officials ..... # Pope Leo calls for unity in Angola, reflects on war legacy and slavery ......PLUS #Trump…

# Deposit Guarantee Authority Reports 32 Percent Fund Growth.... # New Pilot Programme Targets Labour Dispute Delays.... # In South Africa, Prosecutors Say Julius Malema Sentence Sends Strong Deterrent Message ..... # Nigerian Airlines Threaten Flight Suspension Over Fuel Price Surge ......PLUS #Hegseth says US “locked and loaded” if no…

# Labour Commissioner Introduces Pilot to Address Case Backlog.... # Deposit Guarantee Fund Records Strong Growth in Annual Report.... # Women’s Political Empowerment Reaches Over 50 Percent in Cabinet..... # Pope Condemns Resource Exploitation During Cameroon Visit ......PLUS #Internationally....Trump wants Israeli & Lebanese leaders in DC as ceasefire begins

# Stronger Governance Emphasised at Energy Conference.... #CRAN says Major Push to Expand Digital Access in Underserved Areas.... # Ramaphosa Defends Empowerment Laws in South Africa ..... # WHO Warns of Slowing Vaccination Progress in Africa ......PLUS #Trump threatens to fire Fed chair if he stays beyond his term.