7 May - 1 pm news

China backs Swapo’s manifesto, Urban Minister investigates a shady land deal, and Canal+ edges closer to acquiring MultiChoice. Plus, Israel increases embassy security after a deadly shooting in Washington.

Urban development, biodiversity, and inflation take centre stage in today’s 5pm headlines. Plus, South Africa’s Ramaphosa keeps his cool during a Trump-led media ambush and France pushes the EU to cut red tape.

Namibia advances inclusive healthcare through multi-sector collaboration while China pledges support for Swapo’s manifesto implementation. South Africa’s Competition Authority approves MultiChoice buyout pending final approval, and a suspect is arrested in the Washington embassy shooting…

#Environment Ministry Marks International Day for Biological Diversity .... #Agriculture Ministry Denies Social Media Claims About SME Funding Initiative.... #AgriSA Urges Balanced Trade Between South Africa and U.S. ..... #Kenyan and Ugandan Activists Still Held in Tanzania After Court Visit ......PLUS #US ends police reform plans prompted by George Floyd's…

#Ministry of Agriculture Refutes Social Media Post On Funding Initiative for Small Businesses.... #Celebrations scheduled for Global Biodiversity Day with Focus on Sustainability... #South Africa Targets Economic Growth Amid Fiscal Strain ..... #Gunfire, Chaos Grip Ivory Coast Amid Coup Rumours and Rising Death Toll ......PLUS #SA President ambushed by Trump…