17 September - 1 pm news

Leaders convene on drought relief strategy. Eskom’s 36% electricity tariff increase receives backlash. U.S President Joe Biden to visit Africa in October. And...United Nations alarmed by casualties in Lebanon.

Join Tonata Kadhila as she covers today's top stories from around the globe. President Nangolo Mbumba addressed global crises at the Summit of the Future, while the UN tackles African nations' crippling debt burdens. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sets an ambitious investment target of R2 trillion by 2028, and…

Namibia's GDP hits N$59.5 billion in Q2 South Africa's Ramaphosa sets 2 trillion rand investment target by 2028 And...United Kingdom calls for Lebanon ceasefire

President Nangolo Mbumba calls for action at Summit of the Future. South Africa to receive remains of 49 liberation fighters. UN Summit tackles financial reform for poor nations. And...Ukraine’s Zelensky holds bilateral meetings in the U.S.

In today’s top stories, MTC warns the public about a new social media scam offering free data. A Namibian woman has been arrested at OR Tambo Airport in South Africa for allegedly smuggling cocaine. Economist Robin Sherbourne shares his thoughts on whether Namibia will follow South Africa’s repo rate cut…