25 February - 1 pm news

The Instant Payment System is pushed to 2026, M23 rebels recapture villages in eastern DRC, and a $110 billion Hollywood takeover moves closer as Netflix steps aside.

Namibia and Germany launch a new technical skills programme, M23 rebels recapture villages in eastern DRC, and China names nine military lawmakers ahead of its major political meeting.

Government funds 134,000 students for tertiary education, South Africa seeks justice in Russia recruitment scam, and Paramount Skydance eyes $110bn Hollywood takeover.

#Expert Sheehama Warns Budget May Constrain Growth... #Labor Analyst Comments on Jobs Provisions in Newly Tabled Budget # Industry Backs New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Fund ..... # S.A Cabinet Backs 2.67-Trillion-Rand Budget......PLUS #Pakistan remains wary of attacks from Afghanistan.

#11 Million Pledged as Foot-and-Mouth Fund Launches.... # Labour Analyst Sydwill Scholtz Weighs In on Employment in 2026/27 Budget... # Sheehama Flags Risks in National Budget ..... # Two South Africans Die After Being Lured to Fight in Russia......PLUS #PM Modi says India and Israel to deepen strategic partnership.