London, Oct 10, 2025 (AFP) - Stock markets fluctuate as investors weigh AI, politics

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Wall Street rebounded, European stock markets steadied and oil prices fell Friday as investors weighed the US government shutdown, fears of an AI bubble and the Gaza ceasefire. The week was marked by a raft of new records in several markets, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index, the Frankfurt stock exchange and gold prices reaching new heights. Silver also surged to a decades-long high. The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and the Dow opened higher on Friday, the 10t......
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WINDHOEK, 10 October 2025 - MultiChoice Namibia on Wednesday launched a documentary film titled Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics, which chronicles the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

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WINDHOEK, 10 October 2025 - MultiChoice Namibia on Wednesday launched a documentary film titled Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics, which chronicles the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Pictured here are (from left) Botswana's President Duma Boko; President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; former President of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama and Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, during the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek in honour of Sir Seretse Khama. (Photo by: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Pictured here are (from left) Botswana's President Duma Boko; President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; former President of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama and Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, during the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek in honour of Sir Seretse Khama. (Photo by: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during a courtesy call by All People’s Party at State House. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during a courtesy call by All People’s Party at State House. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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MARIENTAL, 09 October 2025 - Hardap Governor Riaan McNab on Thursday sent off a group of 270 senior citizens from across the region to Ongwediva to participate in an annual wellness programme that will run until Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

MARIENTAL, 09 October 2025 - Hardap Governor Riaan McNab on Thursday sent off a group of 270 senior citizens from across the region to Ongwediva to participate in an annual wellness programme that will run until Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

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OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with Multi-Choice executives during a State House courtesy visit. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with Multi-Choice executives during a State House courtesy visit. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

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