insert_link NamibiaNamibia Strengthens Economic Recovery with SME Focus The government is prioritizing economic recovery by investing in small and medium enterprises. During his budget motivation speech in Parliament on 13 February 2025, Finance Minister Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi highlighted efforts to support local entrepreneurs as a key strategy for growth. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi says SMEs will play a critical role in Namibia’s economic recovery. Measures include funding incentives, tax relief, and business development programs to ensure that small […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaRamaphosa Honors Fallen S.A Soldiers as Peacekeepers President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers, who lost their lives in combat in the Democratic Republic of Congo, died in pursuit of peace and in the cause of silencing the guns in Africa. He officiated the handover of the mortal remains of the soldiers to their families at the Air Force Military Base in Pretoria on Thursday evening. Ramaphosa says South Africa remains firmly […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link WorldUS rejects making Ukraine concessions European powers have insisted that both they and Ukraine are part of any future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. This comes after Donald Trump held a phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at a NATO meeting in Brussels the U.S. Secretary of Defense insisted that the U.S. wants a diplomatic and peaceful end to the war. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital where NATO is headquartered. […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaNamibia to Ratify SADC Prisoner Transfer Agreement The Namibian government is set to ratify the SADC Protocol on Inter-State Transfer of Sentenced Offenders, allowing Namibians convicted abroad to serve their sentences in Namibia. The proposal, introduced by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, aims to strengthen regional cooperation on criminal justice. If passed, the agreement will facilitate prisoner exchanges between Namibia and other SADC member states, ensuring humanitarian considerations and access to […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMUN to Negotiate Kombat Mine Retrenchments The Mineworkers Union and Kombat Mine will enter negotiations on the conditions surrounding the retrenchment of 533 workers. One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne journalist, Hertha Ekandjo, reports that this comes after the mine initially intended to carry out the retrenchments without consulting the union. Amupweya told our reporter Hertha Ekandjo from NewsOnOne that such conditions are important for a fair process, and would not have been possible had persisted with its […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaAfrican Leaders Push for Reparations Despite Resistance African leaders gathering in Ethiopia this weekend will renew calls for slavery and colonial reparations, though they are likely to face resistance from former colonial powers that have largely dismissed such demands. Reuters has it that while the global conversation on reparations has gained traction, opposition has also intensified. U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he does not foresee reparations happening, and many European leaders have rejected discussions on […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNew tariffs to be rolled out from the U.S. to be reciprocal to each country U.S. President Donald Trump has added another round of tariffs detailed in a memo signed on Thursday. They will be worked out individually on countries proportional to their trade imbalance with the U.S. Caroline Malone reports. today14 February, 2025
insert_link NamibiaAgriculture Ministry to Cancel Unused Stock Brands The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry through the Namibia Livestock Identification and Traceability System, has issued a notice that all unused stock brands will be cancelled by April 30. Farmers must verify and update their registrations before the deadline. Simon Nghipandulwa is the Ministry’s spokesperson. today14 February, 2025
insert_link WorldFewer than five per cent of US federal workers take payout scheme to resign The Trump administration will have 75,000 fewer federal workers by September, as part of a payout scheme. They've decided that people must return to in-person work and offered a deal to those who don't want to. Caroline Malone reports. today14 February, 2025
