Economic Impact

No Change in Namibia’s Corruption Score

Namibia's corruption ranking remains the same as last year. Graham Hopwood from the Institute for Public Policy Research links this to the Fishrot case dragging on, lack of fishing industry reforms, and failure to amend laws like the Marine Resources Act.

12 February, 2025

Health / Medical

Namibian NGOs Hit Hard as US Cuts Funding

Hundreds of Namibian workers face an uncertain future after USAID halted global NGO funding. Namibia received N$737 million for HIV/AIDS relief in 2024, with IntraHealth securing over N$165 million last year. The funding cut has forced some NGOs to send employees home. Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula warned that organizations relying on PEPFAR and other international aid will be severely affected. The decision follows former US President Donald Trump’s move to […]

11 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Countries react to new Trump tariff proposals

China is accusing Donald Trump of "weaponising trade" after he announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the United States. The US President also says he's planning "reciprocal tariffs" on any country currently taxing American products. Benji Hyer reports.

11 February, 2025

South Africa

Surge in White South Africans Seeking U.S. Relocation – Chamber of Commerce

South African Chamber of Commerce in the US says it has received over 20-thousand inquiries from white South Africans who wish to relocate to America. The chamber’s president, Neil Diamond, told the SABC that there will be a potential mass exodus of skilled agricultural professionals from the country:

10 February, 2025

South Africa

Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied by U.S

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied and will stand up for its national interests and sovereignty. Delivering the state of the nation address in Cape Town on last night, Ramaphosa said the government is concerned about the potential impact of the decision by the US government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and TB programmes in African countries:

7 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Solidarity Warns SA Could Lose AGOA Trade Benefits

Trade union Solidarity says South Africa risks losing its African Growth and Opportunities Act trade benefits with the United States due to poor diplomatic relations. The union blames the government’s ties with China, Russia, and Iran, along with policies like the Expropriation Act, for straining US relations. Solidarity’s Jaco Kleynhans vows to continue lobbying for AGOA’s renewal this year to safeguard over 500-thousand jobs:

5 February, 2025

South Africa

Risk Analysis Centre Warns of Possible US Sanctions on SA Officials

The Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that South African officials involved in shaping policies on Iran, China, Russia, and Israel could face targeted sanctions from the United States. The organization notes that officials directly linked to corruption are particularly vulnerable. According to the centre, South Africa’s renewed legal action against Israel further increases the likelihood of sanctions. Analyst Chris Hattingh warns that Washington may impose measures as a signal […]

5 February, 2025

South Africa

Cosatu Urges South African Government to Clarify U.S. Executive Order on Foreign Aid

Cosatu is calling on the South African government to engage its counterpart in the United State of America and clarify the status of the executive order on the Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid. Cosatu in KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary, Edwin Mkhize says the haphazard implementation of this executive order is inflicting pain on the poor and has disregarded workers’ livelihood. He says workers have been left stranded:

3 February, 2025

World

Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring “pain” to Americans

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans. Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

3 February, 2025