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Namibia unveils a 176-carat diamond, the biggest find in 20 years, as the foot-and-mouth outbreak stays contained on five //Kharas farms. Plus: SWISS WorldCargo halts exports from Windhoek, claims of procurement pressure at TransNamib, and the fallout from Tennessee's failed execution. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Fuel prices goes up by N$1.50 a litre, and an MSF doctor battling Ebola in Congo contracts the virus. Plus: Forum for South Africa calls for tougher action on police misconduct, and flash flood warnings for central Namibia. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Motorists react as petrol goes up by N$1.50 a litre from 7 October, and FNB warns foot-and-mouth restrictions are squeezing farmers' cash flow. Plus: South Africa's plan for cheaper public transport, and the Pentagon sends more troops to the Middle East as oil prices surge. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Petrol goes up by N$1.50 while diesel stays unchanged from 7 October, and Namibia launches its first Exporters' Guide for small businesses. Plus: the One Economy Foundation raises N$4 million, Omar al-Bashir seeks treatment abroad, and Amnesty condemns Tennessee's botched execution. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# Windhoek Cargo Exports Suspended.... # Foot-and-Mouth Restrictions Add to Farmers’ Financial Burden.... # NHE Brings Seven Claims Before High Court in Default Judgment Cases..... # South Africa Reviews Renewable Energy Masterplan......PLUS #EU progressing on return hubs proposal... Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# National Housing Enterprise Lodges Seven Claims in High Court.... # Farmers Face Growing Financial Pressure... # SWISS WorldCargo Halts Windhoek Cargo Exports..... # Solidarity Warns South African State Entities Over Invalid Procurement Law ......PLUS # US Sends 10,000 More Troops to Middle Eas Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# Namibia Statistics Agency Data Highlights Population Trends.... # N$500 Fine for Public Dice Playing.... # South Africa’s Madlanga Commission Holds Closed Hearings ..... # Ghana Mining Bill Proposes Greater State Control......PLUS # Israel Suspends FlyDubai Flights After Cockpit Attack Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# City Police Warn Against Public Dice Games.... # Statistics Agency Releases New Demographic Data.... # South Africa Faces Possible AGOA Exit ..... # Sudan Ceasefire Plan Draws Warning of Possible Partition ......PLUS # Washington Proposal Reaches Iranian Cabine Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Namdeb's diamond discovery, a South African Reserve Bank warning on cyberattacks and the global financial system, and South Africa summoning the US ambassador for a third time. And former US special counsel Jack Smith tells lawmakers he will not be "silenced". Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Namdeb unveils Namibia's biggest diamond in 20 years, South Africa's medicine prices increase by 2.88% tomorrow, and a German astronaut heads to Namibia. Also, Ebola cases in the DRC pass eight thousand, and former US special counsel Jack Smith tells lawmakers he will not be "silenced". Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Anti-Corruption Commission gets a new boss, South Africa summons the US ambassador for a third time, and Morocco appoints its first woman Prime Minister. Plus, a South African Reserve Bank warning on cyberattacks and the global financial system, and the UN condemns a deadly airstrike on a Myanmar market. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# EU Warns of FMD Threat to Livestock and Livelihoods .... # NAMFISA Reports Strong Growth Despite Compliance Concerns .... # Hotels See Record August as Northern Region Leads ..... # South Africa’s Julius Malema Granted Leave to Appeal Firearm Conviction ......PLUS # US AI Safety Board Bid Blocked as Tech Firms Back Voluntary Controls . Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# Hospitality Sector Hits Post-Pandemic August High.... # Non-Bank Financial Sector Assets Surge to N$577 Billion.... # EU Assesses FMD Outbreak and Health Risks... # South Africa’s Ramaphosa Announces Four-Point Plan to Tackle Gender-Based Violence......PLUS # France’s CGT Union Threatens Further Strikes Over 2027 Budget Cuts Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

Government appeals for funds to fight foot-and-mouth disease as restrictions are partly lifted, NUST offers a genome sequencing tool in the FMD response, South Africa's Reserve Bank governor warns of cyberattack financial risk, and the UN adopts a declaration on racism. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

NUST offers a genome sequencing tool in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease, the UN adopts a declaration on racism as concerns over AI bias grow, and AstraZeneca seeks US approval for a lung cancer combination. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

CRAN's cyber security team cautions against using leaked personal data, government appeals for funds to fight foot-and-mouth disease, Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, and Bill Gates says governments must monitor AI. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# President returns after pushing Namibia’s priorities at UN... # Bryan Eiseb set to lead Namibia’s anti-corruption fight... # South Africa: Mapisa-Nqakula denies R2 million promotion bribe allegation ..... # Ethiopian forces recapture strategic town in Tigray......PLUS # US import bans on Canadian goods take effect . Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# Head of State Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for stronger global cooperation.... # Eiseb takes charge as new Anti-Corruption Commission chief .... # South Africa’s Lamola calls for broader fight against racism ..... # More than 50 troops killed in two terrorist attacks in Niger ......PLUS # Wall Street losses ease as Nvidia announces record buyback Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

A week dominated by Foot-and-Mouth Disease, from panic buying and cancelled auctions to a 4.8% economic growth surprise. Also of importance are President Nandi-Ndaitwah's UN diplomacy push, Botswana's De Beers ambitions, and Trump's new Arctic security deal with Greenland. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

The Windhoek Show goes ahead despite the FMD outbreak, though AgriBank warns the disease could still hit farmers hard. Also today: South Africa's Lamola pushes for UN Security Council reform and a permanent African seat, and England trials a rapid genetic test to speed up brain tumour diagnosis. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

AgriBank warns Namibia's latest FMD outbreak could hit farmers and livestock trade hard, while AfriForum pitches a rural safety plan amid rising SA-US tensions. Also in this episode: Namibia launches its first Labour Market Information System, England trials rapid genetic testing for brain tumours, and Windhoek marks Zero Emission Week with free bus rides this Saturday. Future Media News Podcasts...

The Windhoek Show goes ahead despite the FMD outbreak; South Africa tells the UN that Israel's conduct in Gaza amounts to genocide, and President Nandi-Ndaitwah pitches the country as a regional logistics hub in New York. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

President Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the UN General Assembly, NORED suspends its CEO, and Tigray forces launch a major offensive in Ethiopia. Plus, the UK orders a review after another migrant boat crossing. Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# Nandi-Ndaitwah backs woman for UN top post.... # Ten cattle test positive for foot-and-mouth disease.... # TotalEnergies takes over domestic fuel supply ..... # South Africa activist group calls for proper investigation into Sibiya case ......PLUS # US delegate walks out during Pezeshkian speech Future Media News Podcasts Webpage

# President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for woman to lead United Nations.... # Bulk fuel deal to save government N$220.5 million.... # Foot-and-mouth disease detected in FMD-free zone ..... # PepsiCo discontinues ProNutro in South Africa ......PLUS # Brent crude rises as Hormuz closure continues Future Media News Podcasts Webpage