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Week in Review - 31 May
Trigon exits Kombat Mine in a N$429 million deal, while the Bank of Namibia moves to diversify reserves with local gold. Plus, Havana vendors call for road progress, BRICS faces U.S. pushback, and Macron urges recognition of Palestine.
30 May - Top Stories
Namibia eyes gold reserves to diversify foreign holdings, while the U.S. issues a crime warning for travellers to Windhoek. Plus, SA moves to cap foreign jobs, and the U.S. mulls social media vetting for student visas.
30 May - 5 pm news
Vendors in Windhoek’s Havana settlement demand road progress, a Trump ally slams BRICS currency plans, and ex-DRC President Kabila resurfaces in rebel territory. Plus, Macron pushes for Palestinian statehood.
30 May - 1 pm news
A massive drug bust in Otjozondjupa, a police shootout in South Africa, and a leadership change at the African Development Bank. Plus, Hamas signals it will reject a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal.
30 May-8am news
#Gold Joins Reserve Assets, Says Central Bank.... #Wanaheda Produce Hub Project Back on the Table ......... #South Africa to Tighten Security Ahead of Trump Visit #Barrick Seeks World Bank Arbitration in Mali Mine Dispute......PLUS #Trump's tariffs can continue judge rules
30 May-7am news
#Agriculture Ministry Eyes Revival of Wanaheda Produce Hub.... #Bank of Namibia Adds Gold to Foreign Reserves .... #South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Land Reform and Inclusive Growth ..... #ECOWAS Marks 50 Years Amid Regional Instability and Security Threats..PLUS #U.S Judge orders Trump not to interfere with Harvard's foreign students
27 May - Top Stories
Home Affairs defends its visa system, N$25 million is allocated for hydrogen scholarships, and South Africa denies Starlink favouritism. Plus, the UN warns of looming famine in Gaza as aid access remains limited.
27 May - 5 pm news
Namibia deepens its green hydrogen ties with the Netherlands, while Sudan battles a deadly cholera outbreak, and SA's Ramaphosa champions infrastructure as a driver of growth. Plus, the Trump administration hits pause on EU tariffs. All this and more at futuremedianews.com.na.
27 May - 1 pm news
MTC and the UN partner to bridge Namibia’s digital divide, Home Affairs defends the Visa on Arrival system, and UDM calls for a SA-US probe into genocide claims. Plus, Sudan responds to U.S. chemical weapons allegations.
27 May-8am news
#Josef Sheehama Highlights China’s Governance as a Model for Africa.... #Political Landscape Shifts As LPM Urges Opposition to Unite.... #Infrastructure Crucial for South Africa’s Future says Minister Zikalala..... #Over 700 Dead in Southeast Nigeria Amid IPOB Sit-at-Home Campaign ......PLUS #EU tariffs delayed until July 9
27 May-7am news
#LPM Calls for Opposition Unity as Support Grows.... #Expert Sheehama Urges Africa to Embrace China-Inspired Development Model.... #South Africa: ActionSA Urges Dismissal Of Labour Minister Over Unemployment Crisis ..... #Kabila Joins Rebels Amid Treason Charges, Escalating Congo Tensions ......PLUS #Emmanuel Macron kicks off regional tour of South East Asia
23 May - Top Stories
Vehicle sales surge in Namibia as consumer confidence grows, while President Nandi-Ndaitwah praises new police graduates in Oshakati. Plus, Trump sparks outrage in South Africa and Netanyahu clashes with Western leaders over Gaza.
23 May - 5 pm news
Namibia celebrates a major police graduation as Africa prepares for AU Day with a call for reparative justice. Plus, South Africa’s murder rate drops, and verdicts loom in Kim Kardashian’s $10 million Paris robbery case.
23 May - 1 pm news
Namibia joins a regional fund to boost infrastructure, South Africa’s cybersecurity rules offer lessons for Namibian companies, and outrage over Trump’s false land claims. Plus, the UN warns of collapsing civilian protections in conflict zones.
23 May-8am news
#New Vehicle Sales Show Strong Annual Growth in April.... #NSA Launches 2025/2026 Household Income and Expenditure Survey.... #Sankwasa Vows to Fight Corruption Despite ACC Probe ..... #Over 2,300 Cholera Cases Reported in Sudan Amid Infrastructure Crisis ......PLUS #US Federal Agents Search Home of Suspect in Killing of Israeli Embassy Staffers
23 May-7am news
#ACC Investigation Won’t Deter My Mission Says Sankwasa.... #2025/2026 Household Survey Launched to Track Income and Spending.... #Local New Vehicle Sales Rise Year-on-Year in April..... #Nigeria’s APC Endorses President Tinubu for Second Term ......PLUS #Trump Administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students
22 May - Top Stories
China backs Swapo’s manifesto, Urban Minister investigates a shady land deal, and Canal+ edges closer to acquiring MultiChoice. Plus, Israel increases embassy security after a deadly shooting in Washington.
22 May - 5 pm news
Urban development, biodiversity, and inflation take centre stage in today’s 5pm headlines. Plus, South Africa’s Ramaphosa keeps his cool during a Trump-led media ambush and France pushes the EU to cut red tape.
22 May - 1 pm news
Namibia advances inclusive healthcare through multi-sector collaboration while China pledges support for Swapo’s manifesto implementation. South Africa’s Competition Authority approves MultiChoice buyout pending final approval, and a suspect is arrested in the Washington embassy shooting…
22 May-8am news
#Environment Ministry Marks International Day for Biological Diversity .... #Agriculture Ministry Denies Social Media Claims About SME Funding Initiative.... #AgriSA Urges Balanced Trade Between South Africa and U.S. ..... #Kenyan and Ugandan Activists Still Held in Tanzania After Court Visit ......PLUS #US ends police reform plans prompted by George Floyd's…