insert_link South Africa Risk Analysis Centre Warns of Possible US Sanctions on SA Officials The Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that South African officials involved in shaping policies on Iran, China, Russia, and Israel could face targeted sanctions from the United States. The organization notes that officials directly linked to corruption are particularly vulnerable. According to the centre, South Africa’s renewed legal action against Israel further increases the likelihood of sanctions. Analyst Chris Hattingh warns that Washington may impose measures as a signal […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Corporate Borrowing Drives PSCE Growth Private Sector Credit Extension accelerated to 4.0% year-on-year in December 2024, the highest level since early 2023. The increase was fueled by stronger corporate credit demand, while household borrowing remained stagnant. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen: today5 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Statistics Agency Reports Major Drop in Trade Deficit The Statistics Agency reports that Namibia’s trade deficit declined drastically from N$5.5 billion in December 2024 to N$119 million in January 2025. These figures are outlined in the latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin. Our correspondent is One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo: Watch NewsOnOne weeknights on One Africa TV on GoTv channel 84, DSTv 284 or stream on oneafrica.tv today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump Says US will take over the Gaza Strip US President Donald Trump says the US will "take over the Gaza Strip". He said he would not rule out US troops being deployed to the region to assist. As Nick Harper reports from Washington. today5 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa SANDF Pushes for Repatriation of Soldiers Killed in DRC The South African National Defence Force is urgently working to repatriate the bodies of 14 soldiers who died in clashes with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Minister Angie Motshekga, Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa, and SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya briefed Parliament on the escalating security situation in eastern DRC. Addressing lawmakers, SANDF’s Godfrey Thulare stated that the government is coordinating with the United Nations to ensure the […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Environment Environment Ministry says there is progress in courts expansion The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is pleased with the progress in establishing special wildlife courts. In 2024, courts in Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo handled 181 cases, finalizing 102. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda stated that efforts are ongoing to secure external funding to expand the initiative in collaboration with the Judiciary and the Office of the Prosecutor General. today5 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 05 February: Morning Business News Update Here are the key financial developments making waves in the markets: Namibia Repo Rate Prediction: A local economic analyst predicts a decrease of 75 basis points in Namibia's repo rate during the 2025 financial period. Max Rix, a senior analyst at Simonis Storm Securities, shared his outlook with NewsOnOne, forecasting a 3.8% GDP growth for the same period. The forecasted rate cut reflects expectations of a more accommodative monetary […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump pushes plan to relocate Palestinians US President Donald Trump has doubled down on suggesting Palestinians should be moved out of Gaza and relocated to other countries. He said they had "no alternative" and compared Gaza to a "demolition site" following 15 months of conflict with Israel. The idea goes against decades of US foreign policy and Washington's determination to enable a two-state solution. Donald Trump spoke about his vision during an Oval Office meeting with […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Geingob’s Son Reflects on Life Without His Father Citizens from all walks of life gathered at the Heroes Acre and State House in Windhoek to commemorate the first anniversary of President Hage Geingob's passing as reported by Future Media News journo Angie Scholtz from Statehouse. Meanhile, as events unfolded in Windhoek, Mangaliso Toure Fernandez, son of the late President Hage Geingob while speaking to One Africa Tv's NewsonOne reporter Eric Mhunduru from the United States, expressed how […] today5 February, 2025
