insert_link Business / Economics Stocks track record day on Wall St, dollar extends losses Equity markets rallied Thursday and the dollar extended losses after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would begin cutting interest rates next year. The surge across the region tracked a record-breaking day on Wall Street, where traders cheered a much-sought-after dovish pivot from the central bank as US inflation comes down. After more than a year of hiking, decision-makers at their last meeting of the year acknowledged that they […] todayDecember 14, 2023 4
insert_link APO International Rising threats: Cybercriminals unleash 411,000 malicious files daily in 2023 Kaspersky’s (www.Kaspersky.co.za) detection systems discovered an average of 411,000 malicious files every day, which is an increase of nearly 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Particular types of threats also escalated: experts observed a marked surge of 53% in attacks involving malicious Microsoft Office and other types of documents. Attackers leaned towards more dangerous tactics, such as utilising backdoors to infiltrate systems undetected. These insights, detailed […] todayDecember 14, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah Repatriates Distressed Filipino-Sudanese Family The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah organized the repatriation flight of Ms. Fairodz Mohammad and her three children after successfully obtaining the necessary travel documents for Ms. Fairodz and her children. The family left Jeddah, Saudi Arabia via Emirates Airlines flight EK802 in the morning of 6 December 2023. They arrived at Davao International Airport via Philippine Airlines flight PR 1809 in the morning of 7 December 2023. Ms. Fairdoz […] todayDecember 14, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Lack of mobility hinder police work The Oshana Region's Namibian Police Force is persistently grappling with mobility challenges hindering their prompt response to reports. Consequently, Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has taken a proactive step by making his designated vehicle available for use by police officers during times when other vehicles are unavailable. Sakaria disclosed this information, emphasizing the importance of officers being transparent with the public. He urged them to honestly communicate the unavailability […] todayDecember 14, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa SA’s Minister of Forestry welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference SA's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, says South Africa welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai. The global goal of adaptation is a collective commitment proposed by African countries in 2013 and established under the Paris Agreement, to drive political action and finance for adaptation on the same scale as mitigation. Creecy says this […] todayDecember 14, 2023 18
insert_link Uncategorized SCOTUS to hear appeal that could undo Jan 6 charge against Trump and supporters The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal that could undo hundreds of charges stemming from the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, including against former President Donald Trump. The justices will review a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding that has been brought against more than 300 people. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 3
insert_link Sport Cologne FC slapped with record fine Bundesliga club FC Cologne have on Wednesday been hit with a 595,000 euro ($641,800) fine for igniting pyrotechnics and throwing objects on the field which delayed a match.The fine is the highest penalty ever levied for fan misconduct in German football.The German FA (DFB) fined the club for the incident which delayed Cologne's home derby clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach by several minutes in October.Around a third of the fine can […] todayDecember 14, 2023
insert_link Africa South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents Many Zimbabwean parents living in South Africa face significant challenges getting to see their children over the December holidays. Many resort to unlawful methods to get their children into the country. The Border Management Authority has “intensified operations” to put an end to this practice. But claims made by the Border Management Authority of “human trafficking” appear to be unfounded. The government is cracking down on Zimbabwean children entering […] todayDecember 14, 2023 25
insert_link Sport Vunipola cleared to play Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola is free to play against Connacht this weekend after the red card he received in last weekend's Champions Cup loss at the Bulls was overturned, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.The England international was sent off in Saturday's defeat in South Africa for striking opposition back-rower Cameron Hanekom in the head at a ruck but a disciplinary hearing cleared him of a suspension."The committee determined that […] todayDecember 14, 2023 3