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 46
insert_link WorldTrump suspends all military aide to Ukraine US President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate suspension of American military support for Ukraine, just days after his on-camera argument with the Ukrainian President, Volodimir Zelenskyy. The White House says the suspension will remain in force until the Ukrainians demonstrate a "good faith commitment to peace". Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports. today4 March, 2025 69
insert_link South AfricaNtshavheni Urge AfriForum And Solidarity To Take Trump’s Offer If Unhappy in SA S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has hit back at AfriForum and Solidarity, urging them to accept US president Donald Trump’s offer to resettle in America if they are unhappy in South Africa. Ntshavheni accused the organisations of spreading false claims about the Expropriation Act and undermining the country: today28 February, 2025 38
insert_link Business / EconomicsMorning Biz News – 12 February 2025 Strengthening Namibia’s Oil & Gas Sector The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) and Single Buoy Moorings Offshore (SBM Offshore) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance capacity building in Namibia’s oil and gas sector. This collaboration underscores their commitment to developing a skilled workforce capable of excelling in the upstream petroleum industry. The agreement aims to provide specialized training and knowledge transfer to ensure Namibians benefit from the […] today12 February, 2025 57
insert_link South AfricaUS president Donald Trump has reiterated his attacks on South Africa US president Donald Trump has reiterated his attacks on South Africa, saying the situation in the country is dangerous. He signed an executive order last Friday, cutting US financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of the country’s land expropriation policy and its genocide case against Washington's ally Israel. Trump, who claims that there are widespread land grabs currently happening under the Expropriation Act, says the situation is bad for […] today11 February, 2025 108
insert_link WorldNetanyahu backs Trump’s proposal for US role in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for former US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the United States should explore taking control of the Gaza Strip. The comments came during a meeting at the White House, where Trump described Gaza as having the potential to become the “Riviera of the Middle East” and did not rule out deploying US troops to achieve this vision. […] today5 February, 2025 34
insert_link South AfricaEFF Slams Trump’s Threat Over SA Land Policy To South Africa, where the EFF has condemned US president Donald Trump’s threat to cut foreign funding to South Africa over its land expropriation policy. Party leader Julius Malema says Trump's statement undermines South Africa’s sovereignty and warns that no threats will deter the government. He emphasises that the act aims to reduce reliance on foreign aid while addressing historical injustices: Meanwhile, the Solidarity Movement has called on the United […] today4 February, 2025 67
insert_link WorldTrump acknowledges tariffs may bring “pain” to Americans US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans. Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today3 February, 2025 56
insert_link WorldTrump links DEI policy to air crash that killed 67 US President Donald Trump has said that Democratic diversity rules could have been linked to the mid air collision that killed 67 people at Reagan National Washington Airport. As yet the cause of the crash is unknown. The National Transport Safety Board is investigating. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today31 January, 2025 41