insert_link World Trump Administration cuts protected status for +500k Haitians The Trump Administration is cutting deportation protections for more than 500-thousands Haitians. They had been granted temporary protected status - or TPS - under former President Joe Biden - allowing them to live and work in the US after their home country was deemed unsafe. Toni Waterman has more. today22 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News – 20 February 2025 Toyota Leads Vehicle Market in January Toyota has maintained its dominance in Namibia’s vehicle market, recording 555 new vehicle sales in January 2025. According to Simonis Storm Junior Economist Almandro Jansen, Toyota accounted for a significant portion of total sales, with 306 light commercial vehicles, 242 passenger vehicles—including popular models like the Corolla Cross and Fortuner—and several medium commercial units. The brand’s strong performance reinforces its leadership in both passenger […] today20 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump and Musk show tight bond amid criticism of relationship US President Donald Trump and his unelected advisor Elon Musk have rejected suggestions that the world's wealthiest man is usurping his boss's limelight, as they expressed gushing admiration for each other in a Fox News interview. The display of affection was watched by millions on primetime TV, with America's two most powerful figures keen to send a message that their detractors won't be able to drive them apart. Benji Hyer […] today20 February, 2025
insert_link World US Education Department threatens school funding over diversity initiatives The Trump administration has given US schools and universities two weeks to eliminate all diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding. The directive has left schools scrambling to figure out what may now be considered illegal. Ira Spitzer has more. today19 February, 2025
insert_link World Head of US Social Security resigns amid DOGE requests The acting head of the US Social Security Administration has stepped down after apparently refusing to hand over sensitive information to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Michelle King is the latest high-ranking official to resign in relation to requests amid the Trump administration's cost-cutting drive. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today19 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Oust Ethics Chief U.S President Donald Trump is seeking approval from the US Supreme Court to remove the leader of an independent ethics agency. Hampton Dellinger, who oversees the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an agency dedicated to safeguarding government employees who report misconduct, is challenging his dismissal. Mitch McCann reports: today18 February, 2025
insert_link World NYC Mayor Adams Faces Pressure as DA Resigns Over Charges New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure — after the acting District Attorney for the Southern District of New York chose to resign rather than drop the charges against him. It was an order that came from the Justice Department in Washington, leading to speculation Mr Adams had to come to an arrangement with the Trump administration. Mitch McCann reports: today15 February, 2025
insert_link Africa African Leaders Push for Reparations Despite Resistance African leaders gathering in Ethiopia this weekend will renew calls for slavery and colonial reparations, though they are likely to face resistance from former colonial powers that have largely dismissed such demands. Reuters has it that while the global conversation on reparations has gained traction, opposition has also intensified. U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he does not foresee reparations happening, and many European leaders have rejected discussions on […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link World Fewer than five per cent of US federal workers take payout scheme to resign The Trump administration will have 75,000 fewer federal workers by September, as part of a payout scheme. They've decided that people must return to in-person work and offered a deal to those who don't want to. Caroline Malone reports. today14 February, 2025
