insert_link South Africa China cuts import tariffs on South African rooibos tea by 80% China has lowered import tariffs on South Africa’s rooibos tea by as much as 80%. According to Bloomberg News, duties on the herbal tea that’s unique to South Africa were lowered to 6% from a range of 15% to 30%. The country’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition confirmed the tariff cuts on Tuesday. todayJanuary 11, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia NamRa conducts study at Trans Kalahari Border Post The Namibia Revenue Agency will undertake the second Time Release Study from 15 to 25 January 2024 at the Trans Kalahari Border Post. The study has been developed by the World Customs Organisation to measure the actual time required for the release and clearance of goods, from the time of arrival until the physical release of cargo. NamRa’s Tonateni Shidhudhu explains. todayJanuary 11, 2024 33
insert_link World UN court hears genocide case against Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and they are doing so in full compliance with international law. His comments come as the International Court of Justice is hearing South Africa’s case accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The case is currently being heard by the UN’s International Court of Justice which is based in the Hague in […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 15
insert_link World United Kingdom and Rwanda asylum Bill sparks political tensions As UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny and Tory revolt over the Rwanda asylum seekers Bill, Sir Keir Starmer says Sunak was originally against the Rwanda plan. todayJanuary 11, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Botswana and DeBeers sign $1 billion deal Botswana and De Beers have approved a $1 billion investment to dig under the world's richest diamond mine by volume. The Debswana Diamond Company's board said it has given the go-ahead to works that are to extend the life of the Jwaneng mine turning it from an open-pit site to an underground operation. About 70% of profits for Debswana come from Jwaneng. Here is the Deputy Minister of Mines and […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 23
insert_link World India start-up CEO arrested for son’s murder Police in India have arrested the CEO of an AI startup company for allegedly murdering her 4-year-old son. The young boy's body was found in the woman's luggage according to police officials. todayJanuary 10, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Nigeria destroys elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars Nigeria has destroyed a stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars. They were smuggled from different African countries. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayJanuary 10, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Namibia to develop National Digital Strategy Cabinet directed the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to develop the National Digital Strategy and its Implementation Action Plan. The Namibian government received assistance from the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and enlisted the expertise of Impact Tank and the United Nations Development Programme Accelerator Lab to execute this initiative. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi. todayJanuary 10, 2024 46
insert_link World Rebels continue Red Sea attacks British and American warships in the Red Sea repelled what they say is the largest attack to date by Houthi rebels. The vessels are in the area to help protect shipping that's come under attack since Israeli military action began in Gaza. John Bevir reports. todayJanuary 10, 2024 5
