insert_link Namibia African exports to the U.S. hit as AGOA expires Pictured is the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Amb. Selma Ashipapa-Musavyi The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provided duty-free access to over 1,800 products from 32 African nations to the U.S. market, officially expired on September 30. While the Trump administration supported extending the act, Congress did not pass the necessary legislation before the deadline. This expiration follows a suspension earlier in the year due to the […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Oongeshefa odhindji odhili momalimbililo mo Sub Sahara Africa sho etsokumwe lyo AGOA tali kwishi nena Oongeshefa omayovi mo Sub Sahara Africa odha tegelela eyamukulo ko African Growth and Opportunity Act-o AGOA. Oveta ya pitithwa lotango mo 2000,oyapa iilonga ya Africa 32 ompito yoku tumina iilongomwa yawo komalandithilo ga America pwaahena iihohela ya gwedhwako. Ashike oveta otati kwishi nena,na inaapa ziminwa elelepeko lyasha. O White House oyati omupresident Donald Trump ota yambidhidha okuyi lelepeka nomumvo gumwe,ashike ethimbootali endelele. Pwaahena o AGOA,aanongo oya londodha kutya iilonga omayovi […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresident Ramaposa okwati otaya ikundu na America oku shunitha pevi iihohela ya gwedhwa kiipindi ya tulwako komupresident gwa America Omuprresident gwa S.A Cyril Ramaposa okwati oshilongo she oshili moonkundathana na America oku shonopeka iihohela ya gwedhwa kiipindi ya tulwako komupresident Donald Trump. Ta popi mo New Yolk,Ramaposa okwa lombwele o Council on Foreign Relations kutya South Africa okwa hala iihohela ya shunwa pevi,konima yoonkambadhala dhoku yele okwaadha ompangela yiipindi ,dhoka dha ndopa. Ta popitha o UNGA,omupresitend okwa londodha kutya iipindi otayi longithwa onga oshilwitho,noku etitha okwaahena engungumano meliko lyopauyuni,noku tula […] today24 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa must diversify trade South Africa’s envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, says the country must broaden its trade relationships as it faces potential tariff changes and uncertainty over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Jonas made the remarks ahead of an expected announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on trade policies related to Africa. He said African countries should take the lead in navigating global trade, despite challenges […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa pushes back on U.S. 30% tariff, faces AGOA threat South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday denounced the United States’ decision to impose a 30% reciprocal tariff on South African exports, calling it a “contested interpretation” of trade data and warning that it misrepresents existing trade relations. South Africa’s data shows that 56% of all imports enter under zero-rated most-favoured-nation tariffs, while 77% of American goods enter […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business Expert Josef Sheehama on Beef Exports: Seizing Namibia’s Growth Opportunity Introduction: Namibia’s Unique Position in the Global Beef Market Namibia has long been a key player in the global beef export market, particularly to China, which has emerged as one of the largest importers of beef worldwide. Business expert and economist, Josef Sheehama, sees this as a significant opportunity for Namibia to further grow its beef exports and strengthen its position in the international market. The China Advantage: A Golden […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo O bank of Namibia oyati iilongomwa hayi tuminwa pondje yoshilongo otayi ka gumwa,ngele America okwa hulithapo iipindi yaahena iihohela kohi yetsokumwe lyo AGOA Omanga iipindi yuukilila na America ya ngambekwa,ngoloneya go Bank of Namibia Johannes Qawaxab okwati oshilongo onkee tashi ka gumwa kiilanduli inaayi ukilila,unene moku tuma omamanya go marble ,ngoka ga hupila unene momalandithilo ga America. Namibia oga landitha unene ngaashi o Uranium,okawe nomamanya go marble ko America ,inaaku gwedhwa iihohela ya gwedhako omolwa etsokumwe lyo AGOA. today18 April, 2025
insert_link Namibia South Africa faces trade fallout with U.S. “He wants access to our markets but refuses to abide by Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policies.” WINDHOEK, March 12 - Diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the United States have intensified following President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sign the controversial Expropriation Act into law. The move has received strong opposition from Washington, with the Trump administration responding by cutting aid and accusing Pretoria of discrimination against Afrikaner farmers. News24 […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe says unemployment remains too high S.A's ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe says unemployment remains too high, with many qualified doctors struggling to find work. He warns losing the African Growth and Opportunity Act could have serious economic consequences for South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address was under scrutiny for a second day yesterday. Debating the address, Meshoe said the ACDP supports sending a delegation to the United States to engage with the […] today13 February, 2025
