insert_link Business / Economics 07 February 2024 Morning Biz News: Current Economic Landscape: Key Updates 07 February 2024 Economics Update- Namibian President's Cautious Optimism Amid Challenges: President Nangolo Mbumba, in the opening of the 9th session of the 7th Parliament, shares cautious optimism about Namibia's economic trajectory. While highlighting achievements in socio-economic development, he acknowledges significant challenges. President Mbumba urges Members of Parliament to focus on enacting laws that will support and bolster economic growth. De Beers and Okavango Diamond Company Appeal on Russian […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 3
insert_link World Boeing investigation finds missing bolts in faulty aircraft Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation.The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 7, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Education Mourns Grade 1 Learner’s Passing Linked to Spaza Shop Biscuits The Gauteng Education Department expresses condolences over the tragic death of a Grade 1 learner at Mandlethu Primary School in Tsakane, Brakpan. The learner reportedly passed away after consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop. The child fell ill in class, vomited, and unfortunately succumbed before paramedics arrived. Spokesperson Xolani Mkhwemte emphasizes the importance of parents being vigilant about certain spaza shop products in the wake of this unfortunate incident. […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 14
insert_link Sport Six Nations blow for France as Willemse suspended for four weeks France suffered another blow to their Six Nations hopes on Tuesday when lock Paul Willemse was suspended for four weeks over his sending-off in their loss to Ireland. The tournament's disciplinary committee imposed the punishment after Willemse received a yellow and then red card for high tackles in the 37-18 defeat in the opening Six Nations match in Marseille. The 31-year-old Willemse, who won his 32nd cap, was shown […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Minister Peya Mushelenga Urges Public to Use Designated Books of Condolence for President Geingob Information and Communication Technology Minister Peya Mushelenga has issued a plea to the public, urging them to refrain from creating unofficial books of condolence for President Hage Geingob. Speaking at a media briefing at the Government Information Centre. Mushelenga emphasized the importance of using only the designated books placed at specific venues citing various locations accessible to the public. This call aims to streamline the expression of condolences and maintain […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 56
insert_link South Africa Tah strikes late to send Leverkusen to German Cup semis Jonathan Tah scored in the 90th minute to send Bayer Leverkusen through to the German Cup semis, with a 3-2 win at home over Stuttgart on Tuesday. League leaders Leverkusen came from behind twice against an impressive Stuttgart, securing victory in the dying moments for the third time in their past five matches. With the match headed for extra time, star midfielder Florian Wirtz curled in a superb cross for […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 3
insert_link APO International United Nations (UN) food agency ramps up deliveries amid worsening food security in Ethiopia As severe hunger ripples across northern Ethiopia, the World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance to three million people in the coming weeks to avert “a major humanitarian catastrophe”, the agency announced on Tuesday. “WFP, with our partners, are working tirelessly to reach millions of Ethiopians at risk of hunger in the first quarter of the year to help keep a major humanitarian catastrophe at […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Uganda: Improve water access, security in Karamoja to curb famine – Members of Parliament Government has been urged to take affirmative action to improve the livelihoods of Ugandans in the Karamoja sub-region. Among key interventions, that a committee report noted ought to be taken, include providing adequate options for water for production as well as ensuring security in the region. Hon. Stella Atyang (NRM, Moroto District Woman Representative) said efforts to improve harvests in Karamoja can be executed through government interventions to improve access […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Uganda: Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP) lobbies for improved capitation grant in government primary schools The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, (LoP), Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to increase the capitation grant for government-aided primary schools, saying the current Shs20,000 per pupil per annum is insufficient. The capitation grant to Universal Primary Schools (UPE) is supposed to be used to procure instructional materials such as chalk and stationery that are not supplied by government. “And […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 1