SADC refutes M23 claims, affirms peaceful role in DRC

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SADC has dismissed claims that its forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo are engaged in joint military operations alongside that country's armed forces, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, and the Wazalendo militia in Goma against the M23 rebel group.

President reiterates stance on zero tolerance to corruption

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her administration's stance on zero tolerance for corruption in all its manifestations.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the staff of the Presidency at State House, calling on them to hold themselves to the highest ethical standards.

UK high commissioner pleased with increased trade volumes

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Trade between Namibia and the United Kingdom has tripled in the last four years.

The total trade volume increased to 385 million pounds from 120 million pounds in 2021.

The UK's outgoing High Commissioner, Charles Moore, provided this update to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House.

Delimitation commission report still to be made public

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is studying the recommendations of the final report of the 5th Boundaries, Delimitation and Demarcation Commission.

Press Secretary at the Presidency, Dr. Alfredo Hengari, said the President is also considering a number of aspects of the report.

China to impose 84% tariffs on U.S. imports

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China has announced that it would impose 84-percent tariffs on goods it imports from the USA.

The new retaliatory tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 10, China’s Finance Ministry said. 

SADC to respond collectively to Trump's tariff hikes

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. nullify the benefits member states had under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

SADC is the latest regional community to react to the tariff hikes by U.S. President Donald Trump.