1 April - 1 pm news

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has weighed in on the recent policy change allowing seven-seater vehicles to operate on long-distance routes. Meanwhile, in South Africa, AfriForum has called for farm attacks to be classified as a national priority crime, citing their impact on national stability. In trade news, African nations…

#IOL Goes Fully Digital.... #Bank of Namibia Sets the Stage for a Resilient Financial Future.... #In S.A, Negligence Blamed for George Building Tragedy ..... #U.S. Citizens in Congo Coup Plot Returned Home ......PLUS #U.S. Warns Staff of Chinese Recruitment Tactics

#Local Financial Landscape Poised for Transformation says BoN.... #IOL Embraces Digital Shift.... #Build One South Africa Calls for Electoral Reform by 2029 ..... #Aid Cuts Blamed in South Sudan Cholera Tragedy......PLUS #Trump pauses tariffs, increases China tariffs

Rent prices skyrocket, with calls for action in Parliament. U.S. tariffs and trade tensions dominate headlines as Trump defends the sweeping global tariffs. Plus, South Africa urges African unity.

International Relations and Trade Minister, Ashipala-Musavyi warns of the impact of U.S. tariffs, Namibia meets maternal health target, while South Africa and Liberia call for stronger African unity. Plus, climate change threatens global rice supplies as Malaysia’s production drops.