insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 6 February 2024 With the National Budget scheduled to be tabled later this month, Michelle spoke to independent economist Gabriel Erastus about government's budgets and their performance against the targets they set themselves. https://iono.fm/e/1403680 todayFebruary 7, 2024 31
insert_link Sport From ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to ‘Mr. Right’: Purdy plots Super Bowl ambush Just under two years ago, Brock Purdy was a little-known college quarterback embarking on an NFL career with few expectations. Picked by the San Francisco 49ers with the 262nd and final selection of the 2022 Draft, the fresh-faced youngster was crowned that year's "Mr. Irrelevant" -- the disparaging tag bestowed on the player chosen last from the pool of college talent entering the NFL each season. At least one […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 1
insert_link Namibia No Change in Fuel Prices for February 2024; Relief Extended to Oil Wholesalers In their latest press release, the Mines and Energy ministry announced that fuel prices for February 2024 will remain unchanged: N$20.78 for petrol, N$21.05 for diesel 50ppm, and N$21.25 for diesel 10ppm in Walvis Bay. Fuel pump prices will be adjusted based on new transport rates. Additionally, the ministry extends the temporary relief margin of 20 cents per litre to oil wholesalers for another three months, ensuring a secure supply […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Transport Industry’s Ongoing Challenges: FP du Toit Transport MD Discusses Current Issues Stephan Terblanche, Managing Director of FP du Toit Transport, sheds light on the current challenges faced by the transport industry. From navigating the impacts of Covid-19 to dealing with soaring diesel prices, Terblanche outlines the industry's ongoing hurdles ENG Stephan Terblanche challenge todayFebruary 7, 2024 74
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission Introduces Nomination Portal for Unrepresented Parties and Candidates The Chief Electoral Officer of the South Africa Independent Electoral Commission, Sy Mamabolo, announces the launch of a portal for capturing nomination signatures for unrepresented parties and independent candidates. This development follows the recently concluded registration weekend, during which Mamabolo also disclosed that the voters' roll has reached 27.4 million. The new portal aims to streamline the nomination process for parties and candidates preparing for the upcoming elections todayFebruary 7, 2024 12
insert_link 1 Namibia Jerry Ekandjo Advocates for Gender-Specific Swapo Presidency, Calls for VP Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Resignation Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has expressed his belief that the position of Swapo party president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be exclusively reserved for men to achieve gender balance. Furthermore, Ekandjo called for the resignation of Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah if she intends to challenge for the party presidency. Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya gave his opinion on this matter. todayFebruary 7, 2024 41 1
insert_link World Blinken wraps up day two of Mideast crisis tour U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the West Bank on Wednesday, as the war in Gaza moves into its fourth month. The trip comes as there's quiet optimism a deal to end the fighting may be achieved, which could also see the release of Israeli captives being held in the strip. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. todayFebruary 7, 2024 19
insert_link Sport Pochettino won’t lose his hair over Chelsea crisis Mauricio Pochettino insists he won't lose his hair because of Chelsea's dismal form as the under-fire Blues boss called for perspective over their slump. Pochettino's side head to Aston Villa for an FA Cup fourth-round replay on Wednesday reeling after successive heavy defeats. Chelsea lost 4-1 at Liverpool, then slumped to a chastening 4-2 home defeat against Wolves on Sunday. Pochettino was jeered by angry Chelsea fans during […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Southampton book Liverpool tie in FA Cup, Coventry to face Maidstone Southampton booked an FA Cup fifth round tie against Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Watford on Tuesday, while Coventry's 4-1 victory against Sheffield Wednesday secured a date with history makers Maidstone. Saints forward Sekou Mara struck twice in the fourth round replay at St Mary's to secure the prized trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Championship high-fliers, unbeaten in their last 24 games in all competitions, took […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 2