insert_link World Trump: no US troops will be involved in Gaza rebuild plan US president Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed to rebuild Gaza, an effort he said would only happen after the fighting ends. His Secretary of State has called the President's proposal "very generous", even though it has drawn international condemnation. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Africa SADC Chair Mnangagwa Calls for Ceasefire in DRC Zimbabwean president and chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has urged a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows reports of Rwandan-backed rebels capturing another town near Bukavu, despite their earlier ceasefire declaration. Heavy fighting continues, with Goma still under M23 rebel control. Mnangagwa's appeal comes ahead of the Sadec and East African Community summit in Tanzania this weekend: today7 February, 2025
insert_link World More than 10 thousand aid trucks have entered Gaza since ceasefire The United Nations says it has reached a major milestone in humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza. Tom Fletcher, the UN's head of humanitarian affairs on Thursday said 10 thousand trucks have entered the enclave since the ceasefire began on 19 January. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs, from the United Nations in New York. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia National leaders have sent messages of support to the Founding President One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman reports on national leaders who have sent messages of support to the Founding President, Sam Nujoma, who is currently hospitalized at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia awards bursaries to ten outstanding students The Bank of Namibia has awarded bursaries to ten outstanding students pursuing studies in key fields essential to the country’s development. The regulator's Sandra Garises says, through its long-standing bursary programme, the Bank continues to invest in the country's future by ensuring deserving students have access to quality education. Josefina Oskar from BON: today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied by U.S President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied and will stand up for its national interests and sovereignty. Delivering the state of the nation address in Cape Town on last night, Ramaphosa said the government is concerned about the potential impact of the decision by the US government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and TB programmes in African countries: today7 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia VP Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails Nopal Carbon Farming as a Game-Changer Namibia has made a significant move toward sustainability with the launch of the Nopal Carbon Farming Project in Maltahöhe. In her speech, the Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the project's impact in converting arid land into fertile farmland through the cultivation of drought-resistant nopal cacti. This initiative aims to enhance food security, create employment opportunities, and support renewable energy production via biogas. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 07 February 2025 BIz News Inflation Rate Drops to 3.2% in January The Statistics Agency has released its latest report on the country’s inflation rate, revealing a decline in the annual headline inflation rate to 3.2% for January 2025. This marks a notable drop from the 5.4% recorded in January 2024. The decrease is attributed to lower fuel prices and easing food costs, providing relief to consumers. Minerals Council SA Calls for Faster Mining Approvals […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Slams S.A Government Over ‘Backroom Deals’ on NHI Act ActionSA has condemned the government of national unity for what it calls backroom dealings regarding the National Health Insurance Act. The party alleges government is pushing the controversial legislation without adequate consultation and transparency. They claim that key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and opposition parties, were sidelined. ActionSA’s Kgosi Letlape argues the current act is flawed and unworkable, with government failing to address issues in public healthcare: today7 February, 2025
