insert_link Business / EconomicsChina factory activity picks up, showing economy’s resilience in face of tariffs China's manufacturing activity picked up last month, indicating economic resilience in the face of US President Donald Trump slapping more tariffs on China's exports. The latest data comes as policymakers are expected to announce that they'll push China's official budget deficit target to the highest in over three decades. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today3 March, 2025
insert_link AfricaUganda Confirms Second Ebola Death as Outbreak Spreads Reuters reports indicate that a four-year-old child has become the second Ebola patient to die in Uganda, according to the World Health Organization, citing the country’s health ministry. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 10. Uganda declared the outbreak in January following the death of a male nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. today3 March, 2025
insert_link WorldTrump makes English official language of US Donald Trump has made English the official language of the United States. The US President signed an executive order over the weekend rescinding a decades-old policy that required government bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. Benji Hyer reports. today3 March, 2025
insert_link EnvironmentEnvironmental Groups Reject Offshore Drilling Proposal in S.A The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise in S.A are rejecting the proposed draft scoping report on offshore oil and gas exploration drilling in the southern part of the Deep-Water Orange Basin, off the West Coast. The Green Connection Neville van Rooy says the project impacts on the country’s commitment to address the climate crisis and move toward a just energy transition. today3 March, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsMorning Biz News 03 March 2025: Market, Ports, Inflation & Crypto Local Stock Market Update The Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) saw a total trade volume of 31,856 shares on Friday, amounting to N$1.46 million across 19 transactions. Year-to-date, the market has recorded 9.9 million shares traded, totaling N$588.4 million over 799 deals. Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) continue to gain traction, contributing N$12.1 million in trade value since the start of the year. Major Investment in Durban Container Terminals South Africa’s Durban Container […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsFuel Price Review: Petrol Sees Under-Recovery, Diesel Shows Gains The Mines and Energy ministry has released its March fuel price review, reporting a 17.54 cents per litre under-recovery for petrol. Meanwhile, diesel recorded positive recoveries, with 50ppm seeing an over-recovery of 4.13 cents per litre and 10ppm diesel gaining 13.18 cents per litre. The new pricing comes into effect on Wednesday today3 March, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaMedia Access Restricted at Nujoma’s Final Resting Place During the burial of Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at Heroes’ Acre, reports surfaced that only the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation was granted access near the mausoleum. Several media houses, including Future Media's One Africa TV, the Namibia Press Agency, and international outlets, were barred from covering the final moments of the historic event. Jemima Beukes from the Media Professionals Union weighed in: today3 March, 2025
insert_link AfricaGuinea-Bissau Tensions Rise Over Presidential Term Dispute Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has threatened to expel an ECOWAS political mission amid growing tensions over his term's expiration says Reuters. Opposition leaders argue his mandate ended last week, while the Supreme Court ruled it should run until September 4. The dispute has raised fears of unrest in a country with a history of military coups. today3 March, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaEphraim Kasuto Pays Tribute to Nujoma’s Legacy of Unity In a reflection on the life and impact of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, his first legal representative, Ephraim Kasuto in a sitting with Ellen Shihepo from One Africa TV NewsOnOne, emphasized Nujoma’s dedication to uniting a nation once divided by apartheid. Kasuto, the founder of Kasuto Law Chambers, described Nujoma’s leadership as a cornerstone of Namibia’s national cohesion. The latest full news bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv and […] today3 March, 2025
