16 December - 1 pm news

Starlink’s licence bid draws strong public interest as CRAN flags key issues for review, while a German research vessel heads south from Walvis Bay to Antarctica. Also in the news: Botswana investigates alleged recruitment to fight in Ukraine, Russia bans Deutsche Welle, and analysts explain why January feels financially long…

Starlink’s licence application draws strong public support as CRAN flags key issues for review, while the MVA Fund urges motorists to use emergency line 9682 this festive season. Also in the news: Mariental secures N$75 million for informal settlements, Botswana probes alleged Ukraine recruitment, and Donald Trump sues the BBC…

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