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South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Conference mobilises regional funding, iStore opens Apple Premium Partner store in Windhoek, US military refueling plane crashes in western Iraq, Eswatini receives more third-country deportees from the US, SANDF deployed to crime-hit Johannesburg areas. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Namib Mills, NARETU settle 2025/26 wage dispute... # Geopolitical tensions expected to push up air travel and fuel costs ... # SA Minister confirms interception of Chinese fishing boats ...PLUS #US Military rules out offensive or friendly fire as refueling plane crashes in Iraq Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Institute of Public Management and Administration to host continental management conference.... # Core inflation edges higher to 3.2 percent.... #S.A’s Ramaphosa delays release of Madlanga commission report # Ghana to push UN resolution on transatlantic slavery and reparations ......PLUS # US launches probes into trade partners as it tries to reconstruct tariff wall Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Inflation steady at 0 percent in February.... # African public sector leaders converge in Windhoek.... # IPC questions Namcor’s minority stakes in oil deals ..... # Deadly floods and landslides kill over 100 in southern Ethiopia ......PLUS # Pakistani travelers are facing higher airfares as airlines impose fuel surcharges Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Public debt could rise to N$193.8 billion.... # Health minister warns regulators over legal compliance.... # S.A minister flags geopolitical tensions and economic risks ......PLUS #UK PM Faces Scrutiny Over Mandelson Appointment Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

It’s Day 12 of the Iran war and airlines are raising ticket prices as jet fuel surges, while Namibia moves to regulate online taxi services amid illegal driver concerns, and South Africa summons the U.S. ambassador over controversial remarks, as the UN demands an end to Iran’s attacks on Gulf states. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Namibia’s cattle marketing has dropped 19% in January, while South Africa’s agriculture sector grew 17.4% in 2025, and Europe is scrambling to address rising energy prices as the Iran conflict continues to pressure global oil markets. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Jet fuel prices have surged nearly 70%, pushing South African airlines to raise ticket prices, while Iran warns the world to prepare for oil at $200 a barrel, and drone strikes in Goma have killed three, leading the UN to call for an investigation. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Foot-and-Mouth Disease prompts import restrictions from Botswana.... # Weak oversight could undermine preferential procurement, says Institute for Public Policy Research.... # South Africa summons US ambassador over controversial remarks ..... # The U.N’s Tom Fletcher warns Middle East conflict is disrupting global humanitarian aid ......PLUS #Reports say Pentagon probe shows US conducted missile strike on Iranian school Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Institute for Public Policy Research report flags corruption risks in public procurement.... # Ministry of Agriculture bans imports of cloven-hoofed animals from Botswana.... # Cloete questions Land Tribunal Chair appointee over travel spending ..... # Drone strikes in Goma kill three, including French aid worker ......PLUS # EU sanctions Iran officials Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Oil prices surge past $100 as tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over inflation and global growth. Plus, the US pressures South Africa over the “Kill The Boer” chant, pollution from a cobalt mine sparks a health crisis in the DRC, and G7 leaders meet over the Iran war’s economic fallout. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Economists warn Namibia could feel the pinch as oil tops $100 amid the Iran conflict, while the government says a three-month fuel stockpile is in place. And, North Korea condemns US–Israel actions against Iran, and France’s president convenes a G7 meeting to address the global economic fallout. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Private-sector credit slows, the US warns South Africa about hate speech, and Strait of Hormuz tensions keep oil prices volatile. Plus, Vusi Thembekwayo urges Namibia to harness resources and invest in innovation. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Health Ministry confirms containment of Mpox and Congo fever.... # Indigenous knowledge spotlighted in water protection.... # South Africa posts fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth ..... # Congo Republic’s Sassou Nguesso poised for re-election ......PLUS # Hegseth says "most intense day" of American strikes in Iran. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Wetlands and Water Days Commemorated.... # Mpox and Congo fever outbreaks under control, says Minister Of Health.... # Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya backs investment board shift ..... # Madagascar military ruler dissolves government ......PLUS #Oil price surge could wipe out benefits of Trump tax cuts, analysis warns Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Public urged to attend hearings on NamPower tariff application.... # Unclaimed bodies crowd morgues nationwide.... #In South Africa: Carrim denies acting as conduit in Matlala payment saga......PLUS #Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran during telephone call . Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Namibia tables its 2026/27 National Budget as economic growth forecasts are revised downward while South Africa ramps up cattle vaccinations to curb foot-and-mouth disease. Meanwhile, Nigeria prepares to host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair as tensions rise over oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Namibia prepares to host the Africa Millimetre Telescope while government moves to fast-track rural electrification through new agreements. Meanwhile, South Africa’s FOSA warns the Middle East conflict could escalate as Congo’s Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend his decades-long rule and oil prices surge. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

Namibia’s growth forecast revised downward as the national budget is tabled while Windhoek reviews its strategy and budget plans. Meanwhile, South Africa secures infrastructure funding and Nigeria prepares to host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair as Trump warns Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage

# Government Confident in Fuel Supply Amid Global Sourcing.... # New Partnership Between Revenue Agency and Gambling Board Targets Illegal Gambling.... # In S.A, Eskom’s Nuclear One Project Faces High Court Challenge ..... # Ghana Urges Commonwealth Condemnation of UN Peacekeeper Attack ......PLUS # Oil prices spike, stocks sink as uncertainty over Iran settles in. Future Media News Bulletins Webpage