30 October-7am news

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# Sheep Marketing Drops 40% After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak....
# Fuel prices face another crucial monthly review....
# Malaria prevention efforts gain momentum in Zambezi .....
# Fishrot Trial Still Awaits Presiding Judge......
# Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund grows to N$514.6 million... PLUS
# Billions in crypto move from Binance-linked wallets

30 Oct 1AM English Namibia News

Week in Review - 31 October 2026

The Bank of Namibia raises the repo rate to 7 percent as inflation climbs, while FMD vaccinations pass 61,000 cattle. Government development spending lags, prompting a N$110.6 million reallocation. Beyond our borders, South Africa deploys soldiers ahead of local elections, Ebola spreads in Central and West Africa, and oil prices…

31 Oct 2AM 5 min

30 October - Top Stories

Namibia remembers former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba at a memorial service in Ohangwena, and Meatco resumes slaughtering at Okapuka with a 20 percent cut in producer prices. And, Cape Town Airport faces delays amid taxi unrest, and US Vice President JD Vance says he expects the Iran war to end…

30 Oct 1PM 4 min

30 October - 5 pm news

Foot-and-mouth disease costs the livestock sector N$13 million a day, Cape Town Airport faces delays amid taxi unrest, and Binance is hit by a record US$6.3 billion hack. Plus, the Bank of Namibia’s loan relief for farmers and the Dakar Youth Games get underway. More at futuremedianews.com.na.

30 Oct 11AM 4 min

Renowned environmentalist reiterates support for marine phosphate

Namibian Chamber of Environment CEO Dr Chris Brown has defended marine phosphate mining, saying scientific assessments found its impact on commercial fish species and spawning grounds would be insignificant. He says the seabed can recover after dredging and that strict monitoring can protect marine ecosystems. Brown argues the project offers…

30 Oct 9AM 1 min

30 October - 1 pm news

Consumer confidence hits a record low as inflation rises, a South African farmer is critically injured in the latest farm attack, and the US war in Iran costs at least US$47 billion. Also, CAF reverses its AFCON four-year cycle plan and the latest from the High Court. More at futuremedianews.com.na.

30 Oct 7AM 3 min