30 April - Top Stories

Namibia marks Workers’ Day with a push for skills and jobs, while cost-of-living pressures remain under scrutiny. Meanwhile, a court orders Bellarmine Mugabe’s deportation and global oil prices spike amid rising tensions over Iran.

Cassinga Day commemorations, regional security concerns, and rising calls for public sector reform dominate today’s bulletin. Also, South Africa protests, interest rate outlook, and global oil prices pushing higher amid supply fears.

# Alpha Retirement Fund Strengthens Identity Through Rebrand.... # Probe Launched into Health Plan Claims Process.... # South Africa Urges Public to Report Illegal Activity to Authorities ..... # Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Plot......PLUS # Kevin Warsh Nears US Federal Reserve Top Job

# NAMFISA Probes Health Plan Claims Settlement Concerns.... # Alpha Retirement Fund Unveils Rebrand.... # Bank of Namibia Warns Public Against Defacing New Coins ..... # Bellarmine Mugabe Ordered to Be Deported After Firearm Conviction ......PLUS #Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict…

Bank of Namibia holds repo rate at 6.50 percent, government approves salary increases for top officials, and World Bank warns Uganda over foreign funding law. Also in this bulletin, King Charles urges renewed UK–US ties as leaders meet at the White House.