11 April - 1 pm news

Namibia’s official opposition gets a new leader as IPC appoints Immanuel Nashinge, and the country opens its first green hydrogen iron plant. Also in the news: Murray & Roberts sells key mining assets, Tundu Lissu faces treason charges, and a tragic nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic.

Namibia opens its first green hydrogen iron plant, M23 and DRC officials meet for ceasefire talks, and China hikes tariffs as tensions with the U.S. grow. AfriForum also pushes back against plans to disarm private security firms.

#Land Reform Hindered by Red Tape and Skills Gap, Says Analyst.... #IPC Appoints Nashinge as Official Opposition Leader in Parliament.... #South Africa to Reconfigure Unity Government, Says Deputy President Mashatile ..... #Red Cross Warns of Drone Attacks on Sudan’s Vital Infrastructure......PLUS #A top-tier Pakistani delegation is set to visit Washington…

#Immanuel Nashinge Takes Helm as New Opposition Leader.... #Kaapama Says Govt Has Power to Acquire Land, But Needs Skilled Personnel.... #South Africa’s Ramaphosa Warns Power Politics Could Undermine Global Trade ..... #Congo, M23 Rebels Begin Ceasefire Talks in Doha ......PLUS #US stocks fall as Trump confirms 145% tariffs on China

Seven-seater vehicles are cleared for long-distance routes, Koryx Copper dual-lists on the Namibian Stock Exchange, and Zimbabwe starts farm compensation payouts. Plus, expert insights on the global impact of U.S.-China trade war.