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22 June-7am news

# Global “FortiBleed” Cybersecurity Incident Raises Alarm.... # Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Partnership.... # South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa Encouraged by First-Time Voter Turnout..... # DR Congo Displacement Camp Records Rising Death Toll Amid Ebola Concerns ......PLUS # US–Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse Into Tension Amid Strait of Hormuz Warning

21 Jun 9PM 3 min

19 June - 1 pm news

Government pushes for genocide reparations as global talks and diplomacy face fresh setbacks. From local healthcare milestones to IMF support and cancelled Iran–US negotiations, we track the key stories shaping the day.

19 Jun 4AM 4 min

18 June - Top Stories

Namibia’s trade deficit has widened to N$11.7 billion as import costs continue to climb, while the government confirms the long-awaited rollout of electronic identity cards will begin in September.

18 Jun 10AM 4 min

18 June - 5 pm news

Namibia moves closer to digital identity with the rollout of e-ID cards set for September, while concerns grow over the country's lack of cyber security and data protection laws amid rising cyber threats. Meanwhile, South Africa grapples with anti-immigrant tensions and a fatal shooting in Kruger National Park, as the…

18 Jun 8AM 4 min

18 June - 1 pm news

Global economic pressure intensifies as Namibia’s trade deficit widens to N$11.7 billion amid rising import costs, while a UN report warns 266 million people face severe food insecurity across 13 global hotspots.

18 Jun 4AM 4 min

17 June - Top Stories

Namibians are being warned to prepare for colder weather as a low-pressure system moves across the country, while the Bank of Namibia raises the repo rate to protect the currency peg.

17 Jun 10AM 3 min

17 June - 5 pm news

Government plans new legislation for “Order with Me” businesses, while ExxonMobil signs a deal to supply LNG to South Africa’s first gas import terminal.

17 Jun 8AM 4 min

17 June - 1 pm news

The Bank of Namibia raises the repo rate to protect the currency peg, while South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls for undocumented foreign nationals to leave by 30 June.

17 Jun 4AM 3 min

16 June - Top Stories

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marks the Day of the African Child with a call to protect children and strengthen education, while the Meteorological Service warns of freezing temperatures, frost and wet weather across Namibia. Plus, the WHO condemns rising xenophobia in South Africa and UNAIDS warns that global funding cuts could…

16 Jun 10AM 4 min

16 June - 5 pm news

Namibia’s oil and gas sector will maintain global standards as the country prepares for the 2026 Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek. Meanwhile, South Africa marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, with concerns over persistent inequality in education. Also in this bulletin, UNAIDS warns that funding cuts could reverse…

16 Jun 8AM 3 min

16 June - 1 pm news

President Nandi-Ndaitwah is marking the International Day of the African Child and reaffirming government investment in education and child welfare. Afreximbank cancels its annual meeting amid rising Ebola concerns in Central Africa. And eight people are killed in a US B-52 bomber crash during a test flight, with investigations now…

16 Jun 4AM 4 min

12 June 1 pm news

NIPDB launches SME Fund… Ebola cases rise in DRC… South Korea’s former president sentenced… Namibia marks World Blood Donor Day.

12 Jun 4AM 4 min

10 June - Top Stories

The Electricity Control Board reaffirms its independence, while the ||Kharas Governor urges young people to prepare for opportunities in Namibia’s growing green industrial sector. We also cover Nigeria’s repatriation of citizens from South Africa.

10 Jun 10AM 5 min

10 June - 5 pm news

NAMBTS launches its nationwide winter blood donation campaign, while MTC announces plans to discontinue its free SMS service from September. We also look at the EU's order for Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp. Plus, the STEM Africa Programme aims to equip 4,000 young people across the continent…

10 Jun 8AM 4 min

10 June - 1 pm news

Prosecutor-General candidates fail competency test, prompting a restart of the selection process as Martha Imalwa remains in office under an extended contract. Sudanese man is due in court in Belfast over a knife attack linked to overnight unrest. NASA announces the Artemis III crew for upcoming lunar lander tests ahead…

10 Jun 4AM 4 min

9 June - 5 pm news

CRAN confirms Starlink has filed a reconsideration request over its rejected licence application, while Canal+ faces growing investor concerns over its MultiChoice takeover. We also look at mounting pressure on the United States to help end the Iran-Israel conflict and FNB Namibia being recognised as Africa’s Best SME Bank for…

9 Jun 8AM 4 min

9 June - 1 pm news

Government pushes for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence, as South Africa tightens immigration laws while Nigeria prepares repatriation flights. Meanwhile, ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan is suspended amid sexual abuse allegations.

9 Jun 4AM 3 min

9 June - Top Stories

Government calls for a human-centred approach to AI at the International Labour Conference, while CRAN confirms Starlink has filed a reconsideration request after its licence rejection. We also cover Saftu’s call for action against anti-foreigner violence in South Africa and the suspension of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan.

8 Jun 4PM 4 min

8 June - Top Stories

CRAN faces growing pressure over its Starlink licence decision, while Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi defends controversial speed humps and announces a digital overhaul of Namibia’s learner’s licence system. Meanwhile, regional unity and women’s leadership take centre stage in Southern Africa, as teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli storms to another Formula One…

8 Jun 10AM 4 min

8 June - 5 pm news

Debate grows over speed humps on the bypass as Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi insists the measures are about saving lives, not slowing drivers down. Meanwhile, media freedom in Namibia comes under review, black rhinos return to Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley, and tensions flare again between Israel and Iran.

8 Jun 8AM 3 min