insert_link Business / Economics Government to hold regional outreach on upstream local content policy Starting 1 September , the Petroleum Upstream Unit will engage stakeholders on the draft National Upstream Local Content Policy. Carlo McLeod, Presidential Special Advisor, says the program aims to guarantee that local citizens benefit from the oil and gas sector. today28 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Erastus Calls for Strategic Roadmap Before Sector Nationalisation. Economist Gabriel Erastus has urged the government to prioritise skills development, scientific literacy, and market analysis before considering the nationalisation of key sectors. Speaking to our news team, Erastus underpinned the importance of a well-crafted strategy supported by research, identified sources, and thorough commodity assessments. He cited the following in addition: today23 June, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocates for green industrialisation S.A's Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocated for green industrialisation and investment in critical minerals to drive sustainable development. In his keynote address, he urged G20 leaders to support efforts that ensure the benefits of these minerals are shared globally, benefiting both the Global South and North. Ramaphosa said investing in green industries and minerals is key to addressing climate change and driving inclusive economic growth: today21 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trump vows to stop Nippon takeover of U.S. steel U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he will block a deal for a Japanese company to acquire U.S. steel. Instead, he insists, his tax and tariff plans will make the U.S. manufacturer strong again by being American-owned. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today4 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Industrialisation Ministry holds Erongo region consultations The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade is undertaking public consultations in the Erongo Region today on three key legislative and policy documents in a clustered form to get inputs from all stakeholders. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda. today15 April, 2024
