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Africa

Ghana 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

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Business / Economics

Trade 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

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Namibia

Namibia 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

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Business / Economics

20 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

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South Africa

South 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