insert_link South Africa South African Federation of Trade Unions Backs Competition Commission’s Constitutional Court Appeal on Alleged Currency Manipulation The South African Federation of Trade Unions has expressed support for the Competition Commission's appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the alleged manipulation of the rand/dollar exchange rate from 2007 to 2013. Despite the Competition Appeals Court dismissing the case earlier due to insufficient evidence of a coordinated conspiracy, the commission's appeal targets 13 banks, including ten international ones. SAFTU spokesperson Trevor Shaku emphasizes the importance of holding all implicated […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents Demand Clarity on City’s Pledge to Clear Debts for Vulnerable Citizens Yesterday, a gathering of Windhoek residents at the City of Windhoek's headquarters sought clarification on the city's commitment to write off debts for vulnerable members, including the elderly. Over 200 people attended the event, where they engaged with senior city officials. Shaun Gariseb, the group leader, provided an update on the situation. todayFebruary 8, 2024 10
insert_link World US Republicans block border and aid deal US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 8, 2024 24
insert_link Interview Transcripts MICHAEL AMUSHELELO SHARES INSIGHTS ON YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN NAMIBIA IN 2024 Today, I express my appreciation for the youth in South Africa who are standing up and urging the government to address the pressing issue of unemployment. In South Africa, the situation is dire, with a population of approximately 60 million, and a staggering 35 million individuals facing unemployment. This equates to over half of South Africans struggling to find employment, contributing to the rampant crime rates in the country. […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 25
insert_link Sport Third successive world title for Wang in 3 metre diving Chinese diver Wang Zongyuan took gold in the 3 metre springboard for the third time in a row on Wednesday at the world aquatics championships in Doha. Wang, who had already taken the synchronised event with Long Daoyi on Sunday, won with a cumulative score of 538.70 points after six jumps. It was the 26-year-old's eighth world gold medal of his career and marked a hat-trick in the event […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1
insert_link Uncategorized 8 February 2024 Biz News: Global Economic Highlights: TotalEnergies’ Potential Oil Discovery, Rand’s Movement, and Market Trends In the dynamic world of global economics, recent developments have captured the attention of investors and analysts alike. From potential oil discoveries off the coast of Namibia to shifts in currency values and market trends, let's delve into the latest financial indicators and explore the implications of these events. TotalEnergies' Deepwater Drilling Success in Namibia: TotalEnergies, a major player in the energy sector, has reported positive results from its […] todayFebruary 8, 2024
insert_link World Haley beaten by “none of these candidates” in Nevada Primary Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary. Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot. The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayFebruary 8, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa SA’ s Presidency Confirms Election Date Announcement Within 15 Days After State of the Nation Address The South AFrica Presidency has officially confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will reveal the election date within 15 days following today's State of the Nation Address. A subsequent proclamation will swiftly follow the announcement. Addressing concerns about delays, spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, in a media briefing on the president's weekly program, reassured the public of the timely process. Magwenya emphasized President Ramaphosa's awareness of the mandatory 90-day period between the announcement […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 30
insert_link Sport Kelce relishing Swift spotlight ahead of Super Bowl Travis Kelce says he is relishing the attention after being catapulted into the global spotlight via his romance with Taylor Swift. The 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end has found himself in the eye of a pop culture hurricane this season due to his relationship with the Grammy-winning music superstar. It has swept the two-time Super Bowl champion's profile into a whole new dimension, meaning Kelce is just as […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 4