insert_link World China launches anti-dumping probe into EU pork imports By Oliver HOTHAM and Matthew WALSH China said Monday it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union, the latest step in a mounting trade stand-off between the bloc and its largest economic partner. Pork is China's most popular meat and a staple of diets in the world's second most populous nation. Imports of pork and pork by-products from EU nations […] todayJune 17, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers By Tom Stacey, Anglia Ruskin University China’s automotive industry has revolutionised over the past decade, from producing basic western clones to making cars that equal the world’s best. As the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, China is also producing them in huge volumes. However, Chinese cars are facing difficulties in finding buyers in Europe. Imported cars, many of which are Chinese electric vehicles, are piling up at […] todayApril 30, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 23 January The Alexforbes Lead Story is back for 2024 and still tackling the topics that matter to you. In this episode David speaks to President of the Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia, Dr. Jesse Mumba, and specialist anaesthetist, Dr Meandra Jordaan about the fact that NAMAF decided on a zero rate increase for 2024 and how this will impact not only them as specialists who only do in-hospital procedures, but also the […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 68
insert_link Local Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia supports members’ decision on new tariffs The Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia (ASN) announces its full support for its members' decision to adjust anaesthesia fees in response to the recent reduction in benefits by medical aids for in-hospital benefits for a variety of procedures. Effective 1 January 2024, medical aids have decreased the benefit payable for in-hospital procedures by 33% over the last 12 months. This potentially will result in a co-payment of 25-33%% of the anaesthesia […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Ghana wants to restrict imports on 22 products – an economist explains how, why and what else must be done By Adu Owusu Sarkodie, University of Ghana Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has tabled in parliament a proposed ban or restrictions on imports of certain goods, including rice, sugar, poultry, fruit juices and animal intestines (tripe). The proposed legislation empowers the trade minister to issue licences to potential importers of goods. Critics of the policy say it will give too much power to the minister and create room for […] todayDecember 1, 2023 5
