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Fuel price hikes take centre stage this week, with farmers feeling the squeeze while government rolls out key appointments and tax deadline extensions. Plus, global headlines from Olympic policy debates to NASA’s return to the moon, and a boost for local film at the Namflix Festival.

From law enforcement warnings in Oshana to concerns over delayed fuel levy relief in South Africa, we bring you today’s top regional developments. Plus, rising tensions in Libya and escalating threats between the US and Iran shaping the global security landscape.

Cybersecurity fears, rising global tensions, and economic pressure dominate today’s headlines as concerns grow over potential wider digital breaches affecting critical infrastructure. We unpack how a reported ransomware incident is raising alarm bells, alongside stronger-than-expected tax revenue in South Africa and escalating conflict rhetoric between the US and Iran.

Rising cyber threats and concerns over national infrastructure security are putting Namibia’s digital resilience in the spotlight. Experts warn that recent ransomware incidents may point to broader, more coordinated breaches targeting critical systems. We speak to Obsidian Shield Cybersecurity Chief Operations Officer Marcel Prinzonsky, who unpacks the scale of the…

From Cabinet reshuffles at home to rising living costs in South Africa and fresh tensions over global oil routes, we bring you the day’s biggest developments. Stay with us for updates on politics, security, and the world economy shaping today’s headlines.