8th April 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. A consultative meeting was held in Windhoek this morning to discuss the automotive policy framework for Namibia and Lesotho’s integration into the regional automotive value chain. The two nations are exploring strategies for industrialization, focusing on both electric and conventional automotive production. Dwight Links

2. The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a proposal to partner with the Namibia Centre for Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST) to establish a Science, Technology, and Innovation Centre (STIC) at the UN Plaza Community Complex. Bernard Kavau Student Union

3. The Namibia Revenue Agency yesterday celebrated its 4th year anniversary in a taxpayer/trader appreciation day. Commissioner Sam Shivute and Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah expressed their gratitude at the Taxpayers/ Traders Appreciation Day.

4. Could Us tarrifs lead to a global recession? And How could counties find alternative ways to trade with each other, more on this discussion with economist Dr. Omu Kakujaha Matu

5. Engaged international relations scholar Ricky Simasiku on how he interprets the current shift in U.S. trade policy toward protectionism and its implications for the balance of global power.

6. Economic Indicators: The euro hovered just above $1.09 as investors paused to await clearer signals on how the EU plans to respond to U.S. tariffs. This came after two consecutive sessions of declines, fueled by a broader retreat from riskier currencies amid escalating trade tensions and deepening concerns over global growth.