Henry restricts Australia to 147-4 at tea in first NZ Test

Henry restricts Australia to 147-4 at tea in first NZ Test

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry took the key wickets of Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja as Australia were 147-4 at tea on the opening day of the first Test in Wellington. Henry dismissed Smith for 31 just before lunch then bowled Khawaja for 33 after the break on a green wicket at the Basin Reserve. Scott Kuggeleijn got in on the action by removing the out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne for […]

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APO International

FIFA launches online tool to track race to Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25™

New tool to track qualifying race for places at maiden Mundial de Clubes FIFA™ (www.FIFA.com); Seven sections cover global qualifiers and teams’ progress in each continent; Inaugural tournament to be held between 15 June and 13 July 2025 in the United States FIFA has launched an intuitive online club ranking tool to keep fans up to date as they watch their teams’ progress in the exciting race to reach the […]

February 28, 2024 11

Business / Economics

High Economic Intelligence and Bank Windhoek lead survey on SIM Card Rules

Economic and financial research entity, High Economic Intelligence and Bank Windhoek are conducting a comprehensive survey titled "The Implications of SIM Card Registrations on the Namibian Economy" to get the public’s understanding of the ongoing mandatory SIM card registration process. Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, Salomei Hei.

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Environment

EU to introduce 10-year prison terms for environmental crimes

The European Union has become the first international body to criminalise the most serious cases of environmental damage that are “comparable to ecocide”. Ecosystem destruction, including habitat loss and illegal logging, will be punished with tougher penalties and prison sentences of up to 10 years under the EU’s updated environmental crime directive. Here is local Ecologist Peter Cuningham.

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Africa

Tshisekedi and Kagame to discuss DRC conflict

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to meet his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame to discuss ways of resolving the ongoing conflict in the east of his country.

February 28, 2024 53

Environment

Swakopmund residents protest radioactive facility plans

Swakopmund residents are outraged over plans for a radioactive material storage and handling facility in the coastal town’s industrial area. According to residents, the facility, if approved by the town council, puts the lives of residents at risk, as toxic matter will be stored near their homes. We contacted former Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Bernard Haufiku for his take.

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Business / Economics

Finance Minister, Ipumbu Shiimi tables 2024/25 national budget

Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi has tabled the National Budget for the 2024/25 period in the National Assembly this afternoon. Shiimi said that this year’s budget was built on the three pillars of stimulating domestic demand, accelerating investments in productive public infrastructure, and cultivating fiscal prudence. Revenue estimates for FY2023/24 have been revised upwards by N$2.5 billion to a total of N$81.1 billion. Old Age Grant and the Disability […]

February 28, 2024 66

World

Private sector invests in universal connectivity

The mobile phone industry has pledged over $9 billion towards the goal of connecting the world. ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said, “Thanks to these new commitments, millions of people will benefit from accessible and affordable connectivity across the world.” Around 2.6 billion people remain offline worldwide, according to data from the specialized UN agency, which drives innovation in communications technology. As telecommunications infrastructure forms the backbone of connectivity and digital transformation, […]

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World

France moves to enshrine abortion rights

France is on the verge of enshrining abortion rights into the country's constitution. Lawmakers in the lower house passed the historic bill last month, which now heads to the French senate for its final legislative hurdle. The AFP news agency reports that President Emmanuel Macron’s government wants Article 34 of the constitution amended to specify that “the law determines the conditions by which is exercised the freedom of women to […]

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