Trump slaps 30% tariff on South African imports starting August 1

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U.S. President Donald Trump has added a 30% tariff charge on all South African products, effective from 1st August.

President Trump, in a letter to his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, stated that the 30% is separate from all sectoral tariffs.

President urges faster services and action on corruption

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for expedited service delivery, effective implementation of development programs, and decisive action against corruption. This message was conveyed in the National Assembly by Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah set for 100-day address

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is yet to address the nation on the first 100 days of her administration and says she is ready.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah mentioned this as she urged the regional governors to set a new tone of governance and to engage with the civil servants.

Public Service Commission backs President’s vision

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The Public Service Commission has affirmed its support for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's vision for the development of the country, as well as the need for effective public administration.

President warns governors against community division

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia’s regional governors to be unifying figures in their communities and to strengthen collaboration with local stakeholders.

Presidency to facilitate invitations to governors

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President Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed that all invitations to regional governors be facilitated through the Presidency, and she has encouraged them to embark on legacy projects in their respective regions.

President urges governors to deliver results

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the new governors of the business-unusual mantra and that quality service delivery to citizens is a non-negotiable deliverable.

Venezuela's Maduro calls for urgent peace summit

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The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has called for an urgent Summit for Peace and Against War in the wake of recent developments in the Middle East.

Maduro says the summit should be held as soon as possible in light of the growing danger of a conflict that could trigger a global nuclear war.