insert_link Africa Italy returns 1935 Ethiopian aircraft Ethiopia's premier says the first aircraft built in Ethiopia in 1935 has been handed back to the country by Italy. It had been taken during Italy's fascist era during the occupation of what was then Abyssinia, eventually going on display in the Italian Aviation Museum in Rome. The BBC reports that it was formally given to Prime Minister Aby Ahmed at a ceremony in Rome and he said it marked […] todayFebruary 1, 2024
insert_link Namibia OPM calls for evidence of alleged corruption by Prime Minister The Office of the Prime Minister has called for evidence of alleged corrupt practices by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in the appointment of the petroleum commissioner, Maggy Shino. The Namibia Press Agency reports that the Prime Minister’s office refuted social media allegations of favouritism and corrupt practices against Kuugongelwa-Amadhila adding that the appointment of Shino was done in compliance with the Public Service Act 13 of 1995 on matters of […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 1
insert_link World Former Pakistan PM and his wife jailed 14 years for corruption Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in prison, a day after the former Pakistan prime minister was jailed for 10 years. According to the BBC, on Tuesday he was seeing state secrets, and on Wednesday given 14 years in another corruption case. Khan has said the numerous cases against him are politically motivated. todayFebruary 1, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Economist weighs in on Bank of Namibia’s policy alignment Following calls for increased inclusivity in the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank, we reached out to Cirrus Capital Economist, Robert McGregor for his take. todayFebruary 1, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics IMF forecasts Asia-led global economic soft landing in 2024 The International Monetary Fund is forecasting growth in Asia will help guide the global economy to a ‘soft landing’ in 2024. The IMF on Wednesday released its regional outlook for the Asia-Pacific which expects China and India to drive growth in the region. todayFebruary 1, 2024 1
insert_link Business / Economics BRICS bloc dominates global GDP and wealth The BRICS bloc now represents more than 45% of the world’s population and accounts for nearly 36% of global GDP than G7 countries (30%) when adjusting for purchasing power parity. According to investment migration consultancy, Henley and Partners’ BRICS Wealth Report, the total investable wealth currently held in the BRICS bloc amounts to $45 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 85% over the next 10 years. todayFebruary 1, 2024 1
insert_link Namibia Namibia holds steady at 59 on corruption index Over two-thirds of countries have scored below 50 out of 100 on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, indicating serious corruption problems. And Namibia maintaining its ranking of 59 and a score of 49, we contacted Institute for Public Policy Research Associate Frederico Links for comment. todayFebruary 1, 2024 18
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
