The News Dive – 22 September 2025
Spar launched their new pet stores and immediately faced backlash but the pet wellness industry is definitely one that many people are making money off. https://iono.fm/e/1599463
Spar launched their new pet stores and immediately faced backlash but the pet wellness industry is definitely one that many people are making money off. https://iono.fm/e/1599463
More than 98% of babies born by HIV-positive mothers in Namibia test negative, and Namibian rump steak will be featured as a monthly special at all Block House steak restaurants, a well-known chain with 42 outlets across Germany. https://iono.fm/e/1598956
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia’s mining industry to play a central role in her administration’s pledge to create over 500 000 jobs in the next five years. https://iono.fm/e/1598547
The Healthy Living Alliance is currently campaigning for mandatory Front-of-Package Warning Labels in South Africa for foods high in salt, sugar, and saturated fat, to help consumers make informed decisions and improve public health. https://iono.fm/e/1598066
Former Chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Peter Katjivivi, says that government's free teriarty education plan needs careful planning and cvollaboration. https://iono.fm/e/1597680
Mexico's 2026 budget, unveiled on Monday, proposed to nearly double the current tax rate on sugary drinks from 1.64 pesos (USD 9 cents) per liter to 3.08 pesos per liter. https://iono.fm/e/1597169
The government will dispose of 1,500 vehicles that have exceeded both their age and mileage limits under the government fleet policy. https://iono.fm/e/1596673
The News on One team provides an update on the Namibian weapons that are allegedly being smuggled into South Africa. https://iono.fm/e/1596261
Taking a look at some of the things to watch out for at the United Nations General Assembly which is underway in New York. https://iono.fm/e/1595739