20 December-8am news

Today's top stories include fuel industry concerns over a new minimum wage bill, tips on maintaining mental health during the festive season, and an update on January fuel prices. We also cover border management plans at South Africa's Lebombo post and Human Rights Watch's allegations of genocide in Gaza. Stay…

Education Ministry completes exam marking process. Fuel prices to remain unchanged for January 2025. SA tourism sector expects strong fourth quarter performance. And...UK’s Keir Starmer to appoint a new US Ambassador.  

Service stations warn of job cuts amid wage bill. Bank of Namibia sets 2025 policy dates. More protests are expected in Mozambique. And...US Rejects Human Rights Watch Gaza genocide allegations.

#Dr. Shaun Whittaker Highlights Mental Wellness Amid Year-End Stress.... #ECN Concludes Inspection of National Assembly Voting Materials.... #SA's Christian Forum Welcomes Extension of Spaza Shop Registration Deadline..... #Blinken Urges Action to Address Sudan Conflict ......PLUS #Bank of England Hold interest rates

The Namibia Employers’ Federation is pushing to delay the implementation of the National Minimum Wage, with NEF President Elia Shikongo and labour analyst Herbert Jauch offering opposing views. Electoral Commission of Namibia Commissioner Pius Ikwambi addresses concerns over the 48-hour inspection period for election materials. Stellenbosch University announces a breakthrough…