25 September - 1 pm news

A week dominated by Foot-and-Mouth Disease, from panic buying and cancelled auctions to a 4.8% economic growth surprise. Also of importance are President Nandi-Ndaitwah's UN diplomacy push, Botswana's De Beers ambitions, and Trump's new Arctic security deal with Greenland.

The Windhoek Show goes ahead despite the FMD outbreak, though AgriBank warns the disease could still hit farmers hard. Also today: South Africa's Lamola pushes for UN Security Council reform and a permanent African seat, and England trials a rapid genetic test to speed up brain tumour diagnosis.

AgriBank warns Namibia's latest FMD outbreak could hit farmers and livestock trade hard, while AfriForum pitches a rural safety plan amid rising SA-US tensions. Also in this episode: Namibia launches its first Labour Market Information System, England trials rapid genetic testing for brain tumours, and Windhoek marks Zero Emission Week…

President Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the UN General Assembly, NORED suspends its CEO, and Tigray forces launch a major offensive in Ethiopia. Plus, the UK orders a review after another migrant boat crossing.

# Nandi-Ndaitwah backs woman for UN top post.... # Ten cattle test positive for foot-and-mouth disease.... # TotalEnergies takes over domestic fuel supply ..... # South Africa activist group calls for proper investigation into Sibiya case ......PLUS # US delegate walks out during Pezeshkian speech