24 March - Top Stories

Namibia’s Home Affairs Ministry reports N$25.48 million in visa revenue, while NATIS moves learner license bookings online. Plus, the U.S. slaps a 50% tariff on Lesotho, and South Africa pushes TikTok to pay African content creators fairly.

Project Hope Namibia shuts down operations, while NATIS introduces online learner license bookings. Plus, the DRC and U.S. explore a minerals-for-security deal, and Israel kills a Hamas commander in Lebanon.

Home Affairs generates N$25.48 million from e-visa fees, while the debate over the relaunch of Air Namibia intensifies. We also discuss the impact of US tariffs on South Africa and Lesotho, plus the latest on Israel’s aerial bombardment in Gaza.

#Bank of Namibia Advocates for Agile Regulatory Framework to Support Innovation.... #Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports and Imports Decline.... #Sampofu Blames Malaria Deaths on Negligence in Zambezi Healthcare ..... #S.A's UDM Rejects Claims of Supporting VAT Hike......PLUS #Trump Administration defends tariffs amid market turmoil

#Trade Deficit Stands at N$2 Billion in February.... #Bank of Namibia Highlights Importance of Smart Regulation for Economic Growth.... #Zambezi Governor Criticizes Malaria Response Amid Rising Cases..... #In South Africa, ActionSA Recognizes ANC’s Push for Parliamentary Reforms......PLUS #​US stocks crater on fears Trump tariffs could trigger recession