insert_link Business / Economics Potential Global and Namibian Economic Impacts of a Trump 2.0 Presidency Theo Klein, an economist from Oxford Economics Africa in South Africa, warns that a second Trump presidency may negatively affect global markets, leading to higher inflation, interest rates, a stronger US dollar, and suppressed oil prices. For Namibia, the potential impacts include a slower interest rate cutting cycle and rising inflation as discussed by Klein alongside factors that could affect Namibia's economy. todayNovember 21, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Cocoa beans are in short supply: what this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers By Michael E Odijie, UCL A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate makers around the world reliant on west Africa for cocoa, there is significant concern about the impact on the prices of chocolate and the livelihood of farmers. Cocoa researcher Michael Odijie explains […] todayMarch 20, 2024 9