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At the meeting on Tuesday, Ramaphosa repeatedly questioned Trump's assumptions. When the meeting grew tense after a reporter asked about Trump's gifted plane from Qatar, Ramaphosa offered a mocking apology. "I'm sorry I don't have a plane to give you," he said.

Ramaphosa Claims His Dialogue with Trump A Success Amidst Confrontation on Charges of Genocide

(3 Minutes Read) Trump used the White House meeting to confront Ramaphosa with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers in that country....
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has highlighted how global catastrophes are influencing the local insurance market, particularly through rising reinsurance costs that may lead to higher premiums for Namibian policyholders.

Global Disasters Drive Up Reinsurance Costs, Impacting Namibia’s Insurance Premiums — NAMFISA

(3 Minutes Read) The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has highlighted how global catastrophes are influencing the local insurance market, particularly through rising reinsurance...
Namibia has climbed to its highest-ever position in the 2025 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, rising two spots to rank 85th globally. This advancement was largely fueled by impressive progress in the capital, Windhoek, which surged 104 places to 512th — the strongest growth among Southern African cities.

Namibia Reaches Highest-Ever Startup Ecosystem Ranking, Driven by Windhoek’s Rapid Rise

(3 Minutes Read) Namibia has climbed to its highest-ever position in the 2025 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, rising two spots to rank 85th globally....
Speaking at the Huawei Partner Connect Gala Dinner in Windhoek on Tuesday, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, emphasised the importance of nurturing a strong local ICT ecosystem. She stated that fostering innovation and entrepreneurship is essential to developing a resilient and competitive ICT sector.

Namibian Government Calls for Investment in ICT Innovation to Drive Digital Transformation

(3 Minutes Read) The Namibian government is urging increased direct investment in ICT innovation infrastructure, such as start-up support systems, incubators, and technology hubs, as...
Ramaphosa hopes to reset and revitalise bilateral relations with the US, particularly regarding trade. Trump has cut all financial aid to South Africa, expelled its ambassador, and falsely claimed that the government is conducting a genocide against white Afrikaners.

Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting Set to Iron Out Differences of All Hues

(3 Minutes Read) Ramaphosa hopes to reset and revitalise bilateral relations with the US, particularly regarding trade. Trump has cut all financial aid to South...
https://trendsnafrica.com/south-africa-mulls-ownership-rule-shift-to-enable-starlink-launch/

South Africa Mulls Ownership Rule Shift to Enable Starlink Launch

(3 Minutes Read) According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the discussions, South Africa may be considering relaxing local Black ownership requirements...
Ramaphosa Arrives in US: To Meet Donald Trump

Ramaphosa Arrives in US: To Meet Donald Trump

(3 Minutes Read) The trip comes after months of strained relations. In February, Trump accused South Africa of seizing land belonging to White farmers under...
First Capital Bank Zimbabwe (FCB) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of USD 23 million for the financial year ending December 2024. The bank continues to solidify its presence in the local financial services industry through innovation, digital transformation, and a focus on sustainable development, despite navigating a complex macroeconomic environment.

First Capital Bank Zimbabwe Achieves USD 23 mn Profit in 2024 Amid Strategic Growth...

(3 Minutes Read) First Capital Bank Zimbabwe (FCB) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of USD 23 million for the financial year ending December 2024....
Zimbabwe Sets Ambitious Goal to Boost Modern Contraceptive Use by 2030

Zimbabwe Sets Ambitious Goal to Boost Modern Contraceptive Use by 2030

(3 Minutes Read) The Zimbabwean government has set a strategic target to raise the modern contraceptive prevalence rate (mCPR) among women from the current 48...
The Government of Malawi has secured a USD 350 million grant from the World Bank to advance the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project, a major infrastructure initiative poised to significantly bolster the nation’s energy sector. The funding, officially confirmed on Thursday, was announced by Malawi’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda.

Malawi Secures USD 350 Million World Bank Grant for Transformative Hydropower Project

(3 Minutes read) The Government of Malawi has secured a USD 350 million grant from the World Bank to advance the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project, a...

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