Ithete’s dismissal sparks governance debate, South Africa greenlights a new HIV prevention injection, and the search for missing hostages in Gaza continues.

Governance questions after Ithete’s dismissal, South Africa approves a new HIV prevention injection, DRC launches a sexual violence taskforce, and Europe sets priorities for COP30 climate talks.

News on the dismissal of Deputy PM Natangwe Ithete, South Africa’s immigration debate, Sudan unrest, Gaza hostages, and Namibia’s renewable energy art exhibition.

City of Windhoek workers demand fair pay, police seek help in the Juanita Karolus case, and Washington’s new envoy targets South Africa’s ties with global rivals. Plus, the U.S. outlines plans for a Gaza stabilisation force.

NamPol appeals for help in the Juanita Karolus case, governance leaders meet in Windhoek, and Coface warns South Africa’s growth is stalled without reform. Plus, EU leaders remain split over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine.

City of Windhoek wage disputes, US-South Africa tensions, Africa’s booming media sector, and UK-led talks on Ukraine. Updates on Rhino Resources’ oil plans and insights from key officials and experts.

# President Stresses Confident International Engagement.... # Stakeholder Consultations Underway by NamCOR for Offshore Venus Development.... #C.A.N Talk Pink October for Breast Cancer Awareness ..... # M23 Rebels Deny Gold Looting Allegations ......PLUS #Vance and Rubio concerned about Israeli parliament's West Bank annexation vote

# NamCor Engages Stakeholders on Offshore Venus Project.... # Pink October Highlights Breast Cancer Prevention.... # Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Assertive Global Partnerships ..... # Cameroon Faces Major Internet Outage Amid Election Protests ......PLUS # In the U.S, Trump demolishes East Wing of White House

2024 elections show shifting politics, South Africa debates the DA’s controversial Economic Inclusion Bill, and at least 40 migrants die off Tunisia’s coast. Meanwhile, the U.S. sanctions Russia’s top oil firms after a collapsed Trump-Putin summit.

The IPPR report says the 2024 elections signal a more competitive political landscape and cracks emerging in the ruling party’s northern base. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz flags the challenges of balancing safety and inclusion under the new Mental Health Bill. South Africa welcomes Zimbabwe’s lifting of its maize import ban, while Doctors Without Borders warns of a growing cholera outbreak in the DRC.

Africa’s path to sustainable industrialisation, Zuma ordered to repay millions in legal fees, and a deadly migrant boat tragedy off Tunisia. Plus, Timo Thomas takes Senior Chef of the Year.

#73 Corruption Cases Reported to Khomas Anti-Corruption Office.... # University of Science and Technology Talks Advancing Skills at Technical and Vocational Education Conference.... # N$65 Million in Penalties Paid to State Since 2009, Says Competition Commission ..... # American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger ......PLUS #NATO leader rushes to Washington after Trump shifts position on Ukraine.

# University of Science and Technology Launches Technical and Vocational Education Conference.... # Competition Commission Transfers N$9 Million in Penalties to State.... # Khomas Anti-Corruption Office Records 73 Reports in 2024/25 ..... # Cameroon Court Clears Path for Biya’s Seventh Term After Dismissing Election Petitions ......PLUS #US govt shutdown enters fourth week with calls for Trump to intervene

The Health Ministry confirms a second Mpox case in Swakopmund, the government boosts funding for tertiary education and teacher recruitment, and Coca-Cola expands its African footprint in a major acquisition. And, new UN data shows global deforestation is finally slowing down.

Government sets aside N$663 million for tertiary education, Namibia Airports Company reports steady profits, and South Africa’s Ramaphosa strengthens ties in Indonesia. Plus, the chess world mourns Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky.

Mpox hits Swakopmund, BIPA overhauls corporate laws, and South Africa navigates trade tensions. And, Coca-Cola builds Africa’s largest beverages group and global headlines you need to know.

# Analyst Warns of Voter Disconnection in Local Elections.... # Finance Minister Tables Mid-Term Budget Review.... # Road Deaths Rise, National Road Safety Council Issues Warning ..... # Rebels Loot $70 Million in Gold from DRC Mine ......PLUS # In the U.S: San Francisco officials threaten to sue if Trump sends National Guard

# Shafudah Announces Spending Adjustments in Mid-Term Budget Review.... # National Road Safety Council Sounds Alarm on Road Safety Crisis.... # Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs..... # BNP Paribas Challenges U.S. Court Ruling Amid Sudan Case ......PLUS #"No plans" for Trump Putin meeting.

The Health Ministry confirms an Mpox case in Swakopmund, NamPol investigates a deadly bus crash near Omuthiya, and the ANC defends South Africa’s BEE policy amid DA criticism, and Hamas hands over the body of another Israeli hostage as negotiations continue.

NamPol investigates a fatal accident on the Ondangwa–Omuthiya road, the government tables mid-term budget, South Africa’s suspended Police Minister faces tough questions in Parliament, and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy begins his prison sentence over Libya campaign funds.