insert_link Business / Economics SA’s Ramaphosa in talks with the U.S. over export exemptions South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: polity.org.co.za President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that intensive negotiations are underway with the United States, as South Africa seeks tariff exemptions on key exports such as vehicles, steel, aluminium, and citrus. Speaking at the Union Buildings, Ramaphosa said Pretoria has presented a comprehensive trade package aimed at mutual investment and economic cooperation. Reuters reports that South Africa is facing a looming 30% U.S. tariff […] today5 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Minister orders review of Katima Mulilo land-for-vehicles deal Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has directed the Katima Mulilo Town Council to immediately review a controversial land-for-vehicles exchange deal, calling the transaction "illegal" and accusing the council of causing financial harm to the state. During an official visit to Katima Mulilo, Sankwasa questioned the valuation process used in the deal, which involved exchanging land, reportedly worth nearly N$30 million—for two Toyota Fortuner vehicles. "The Katima Town Council […] today12 May, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo ECN ahovela no ku ningila oyeendifo omakonaakono, oyo ta ika pumbiwa oku kwatela komesho oinyangadalwa yo mahoololo. O Commission yo mahoololo mo Namibia (ECN)oya ho vela noku ningila omakonaakono oyee ndifo oyo ta ika longifwa pefimbo lo mahoololo opashiwana kwa fanekwa aka kaleko mu November 2024 moshilongo. makonaakono taa ningilwa oyee ndifo okwa hovela onghela, no sha ta lika sha li sha eta oovene vo yeendifo yo paumwe okuu ya ko shitaashi sho polifi ya opo oyeendifo yavo ita like ngeenge ota idulu tuu oku ka kakala ya […] today16 May, 2024
insert_link Africa ‘Time bomb’: The used cars causing pollution and accidents in Africa Every year, around four to five million used cars are shipped to Africa, mostly from Europe, North America and Japan, to be sold in countries where newer vehicles are too expensive for most. But these old cars, often in poor condition, are also bringing high levels of pollution to the continent, as well as causing accidents on the roads. Some are now campaigning for governments to take action. today23 February, 2024
