insert_link Business / Economics Trump Confirms US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Will Proceed After weeks of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that 25% tariffs will be imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus another 10% on China, effective Tuesday, U.S. time. US markets reacted to the news with the S&P 500 marking its worst day since December, while the Dow Jones dropped more than 600 points. Mitch McCann reports: today4 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 04 March Morning Biz News: Shiimi Appoints New Procurement Board, Fuel Price War Erupts in Nigeria, and Sinopec Unveils Major Oil Discovery Finance Minister Reshuffles Central Procurement Board Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi has made key appointments to the Central Procurement Board of Namibia, ensuring continuity and fresh leadership. Mary Ndeshihafela Shiimi and Julinda Memosa //Garus-Oas have been reappointed, with Shiimi serving as the board chairperson. Meanwhile, Brian Katjaerua has been appointed as the new deputy chairperson. These appointments aim to enhance efficiency in procurement processes and strengthen governance. South African Manufacturing Sector […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics China 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 Oshiwambo China ayambidida Mmopane Primary School, mo Botwana Epangelo la China okwa lopotwa layandja omakwafelo yambidido kofikola yedina Mmopane Primary School, oyo taihangwa moumbuwanhu woshilongo Botwana. Oshikundaneki sho Xinhua osha lopota kutya etokolo la China loku yandja ekwafo kofikola oyo ola landula eshi kwalopotwa yeshipondola mepito layo loidjemo yo makonaakono oyo yafikama pee 94.3 percent. Pefimbo lo shiindingili tyapulo osho sha ningilwa momukunda Mmopane, tauhangwa lunga 15 km monooli uninginino yoshilando Gaborone, etitano oo eli omukalelipo shilongo wa […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo China ayandja etando lomesho oshali ko vanaudu va Zimbabwe vefike po 600 Eendokotola do shilongo China okwa lopotwa deshi pondola oku yandja ekwafo lo shali lomatando omesho kovanaudu vefike po 600 mo Zimbabwe. Oshikonga shetando lomesho osho shali sha kwatelwa komesho kee doctors dina eshiivo no unongo wopombada mouhaku da China dadja koshilando Hunana, nosha tulwa moilonga metitatu shali sha unganekwa koshi yo programa ayo taiti "Bright Journey" sha ningilwa moipangelo ta ihangwa moshilando pangelo Harare, Zimbabwe. Vahapu vomo vanaudu ovo vamona […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics China says US plan to toughen semiconductor curb will backfire Beijing says the US plan of coercing other countries into going after China's semiconductor industry will backfire. It follows a report by Bloomberg that said Donald Trump's administration is sketching out tougher versions of US semiconductor curbs and pressuring key allies to escalate their restrictions on China's chip industry. Laura Westbrook has more. today26 February, 2025
insert_link World Xi Reaffirms ‘No Limits’ Ties with Putin on War Anniversary China's President Xi Jinping affirmed his "no limits" partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was their first phone call since US President Donald Trump upended American foreign policy with a sweeping pivot toward Moscow as he pushes for peace in Ukraine. today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Apple announces big investment in US Apple has announced a huge $500bn investment in the United States as it shifts more business to the US amid the Trump administration's new tariff regime. The tech giant announced it's hiring 20,000 Americans and building a manufacturing factory to produce servers for artificial intelligence. It comes as President Donald Trump imposes a 10% tariff on all products from China, where most iPhones are made. Benji Hyer reports. today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Market Roundup: 24 February 2025 Local Market Performance Namibia’s stock market saw significant trading activity, with over 1.5 million shares exchanged across 15 deals, amounting to a total value of N$12 million. The financial sector led market transactions, contributing N$9.4 million, followed by consumer staples and discretionary stocks. Year-to-date, the market has recorded 9.17 million shares traded, reaching a combined value of N$537.9 million. Sasol’s Secunda Plant Faces Uncertain Future A new study in […] today24 February, 2025
