insert_link Business / EconomicsTrump pauses tariffs on big 3 US automakers for one-month US President Donald Trump has granted the three main US car makers a one-month reprieve on tariffs. They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 March, 2025 49
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia and Botswana Officially Slash Roaming Charges In September last year, the Information and Communication Technology ministry officially announced reduced roaming charges between Namibia and Botswana, effective August last year. In her speech last week, the minister Emma Theofelus reiterated recently that the new tariffs aim to enhance cross-border communication and strengthen bilateral ties. Directed by CRAN and Botswana’s BOCRA, mobile operators like Telecom Namibia, MTC, BTC, Mascom, and Orange Botswana implemented the reductions. Theofelus highlighted […] today27 January, 2025 43
insert_link AfricaGhana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries, following president Nana Akufo-Addo's approval last month. This landmark decision, pledged during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, aims to strengthen continental ties and boost tourism, trade and travel. Previously, Ghana offered visa-free access to 26 African nations and visas on arrival to 25. Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin as the fifth African nation with a continent-wide visa-free […] today6 January, 2025 27
insert_link WorldChina opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is in India on a two day trip aimed at deepening economic ties. He's scheduled to meet business leaders on Monday and the Indian Foreign Minister on Tuesday to discuss trade, investments and technology cooperation. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. today11 November, 2024 57
insert_link Business / EconomicsTrade Minister launches national trade policy The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has launched the National Trade Policy. This Policy will guide the country's trade relations with the rest of the world and was formulated within the scope of Vision 2030. The Ministry's spokesperson, Elijah Mukubonda. today14 October, 2024 48
insert_link NamibiaNamibia and Kenya renew diplomatic relations Namibia hosted diplomatic consultations in Windhoek on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, led by Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, and Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Notable attendees included Deputy Executive Director Sabine Böhlke-Möller from the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation and the Head of Bilateral and Cooperation. The strong relationship between Kenya and Namibia dates […] today10 September, 2024 78
insert_link Business / Economics20 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Trade Imbalance with Brazil, MTN Group’s Losses, NNPC’s Profit Surge, and Currency Market Updates Namibia’s Trade Imbalance with Brazil Namibia imported goods worth N$789 million from Brazil in 2023, predominantly poultry meat and raw sugar, according to recent data from the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). In contrast, Namibia’s exports to Brazil amounted to only N$13 million, indicating a substantial trade imbalance. NCCI Vice President Patty Karuaihe-Martin emphasized the stark disparity in trade figures, which highlights the need for more balanced trade […] today20 August, 2024 28
insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa and US Revive Trade Agreemen S.A's Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau says South Africa and the US have agreed to the revival of the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement. This will be in addition to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which is due to expire next year. Tau says he is confident that South Africa does not stand the risk of being excluded from AGOA, which exempts certain African countries from […] today31 July, 2024 56
insert_link Business / EconomicsUrsula von der Leyen Re-Elected as EU President: What This Means for Namibia Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected for another five-year term as the EU's top official following a secret ballot in the European Parliament. Local Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama has shared his thoughts on her potential areas of focus during her new term. today19 July, 2024 97