insert_link Business / Economics Proposed Investment Bill Criticized as Risk to Growth The Economic Policy Research Association says the Investment and Facilitation Bill, slated for Parliament in March, could stifle investment in Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, board member Johan Coetzee, says the bill’s provision granting one minister sweeping powers to approve, regulate, or limit investments threatens the country’s economic progress and development potential. today26 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Namibia Launches Employment Impact Assessment Tool Namibia has launched the Employment Impact Assessment, a new tool to measure how national policies affect job creation, job quality, and social inclusion. The initiative forms part of the UN’s Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection, providing government and partners with technical support to build stronger systems for policy implementation and evaluation. This event brought together policymakers and experts and discussed how EmpIA can drive more inclusive and sustainable […] today3 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia EAN Hosts talks on Jobless growth The Economic Association of Namibia, with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Experts, including Dr. Michael Humavindu from the Ministry of Finance, said growth must be inclusive and linked to job creation, skills development, and support for small businesses. today30 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa TLU SA Criticizes ANC’s Policies Amid US Aid Suspension Ordered by Trump In South Africa, the agricultural organisation TLU SA says the ANC’s transformation agenda, has led to the systematic exclusion of certain groups from the workforce and economic opportunities. Last Friday, US president Donald Trump ordered the halting of financial aid to South Africa, over the country’s expropriation policies. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl, says the government has positioned itself between countries that openly oppose America, while at the same time […] today10 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Trump’s Refugee Offer to White South Africans Faces Resistance U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to grant refugee status to white South Africans fleeing alleged persecution may not trigger the response he expects, as even right-wing white lobby groups prefer to address perceived injustices under Black majority rule within the country. Reuters reports that on Friday, Trump signed an executive order cutting U.S. aid to South Africa, citing concerns over the land expropriation law recently signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa […] today10 February, 2025
insert_link World US National Security Advisor defends shutting USAID US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has defended President Donald Trump's decision to shutter the US Agency for International Development. The Trump administration announced a funding freeze for the agency but has so far been blocked by a judge from putting thousands of its employees on unpaid administrative leave. Waltz told NBC that USAID spends money that does not strategically support America's interests. today10 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminium tariffs Donald Trump says he'll announce a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports on Monday. It comes as the US president ramps up his threats to impose duties on multiple countries as a way to reduce the US trade deficit. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today10 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa EFF Slams Trump’s Threat Over SA Land Policy To South Africa, where the EFF has condemned US president Donald Trump’s threat to cut foreign funding to South Africa over its land expropriation policy. Party leader Julius Malema says Trump's statement undermines South Africa’s sovereignty and warns that no threats will deter the government. He emphasises that the act aims to reduce reliance on foreign aid while addressing historical injustices: Meanwhile, the Solidarity Movement has called on the United […] today4 February, 2025
