3 April - 1 pm news

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

The government allocates N$20 million for a feasibility study to revive Air Namibia, with plans to relaunch by 2026. Namibia’s trade deficit improves, and US tariffs are set to impact exports, with economist Salomo Hei weighing in on the global trade effects. Plus, South Africa issues a heat advisory, and…

Economist Salomo Heii warns of the economic impact of US tariffs, Africa's Children’s Summit kicks off in Johannesburg, and experts highlight the ongoing decline in Arctic sea ice. Plus, Uganda faces a refugee crisis as donor support ends.