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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: February 2024

2023 Results / Page 56 of 225

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World

Biden Administration cancels $1.2 billion in student loans

About 150 thousand student loans will be cancelled by the Biden Administration. President Joseph Biden last year pledged to find alternative ways to tackle student debt relief after the Supreme Court blocked his broader plan to write off some $400 billion in student loans. Jody Jacobs reports.  

todayFebruary 22, 2024 14

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South Africa

SA’s Congress of the People Criticizes Minister’s Budget Speech, Deems it Disappointing

South Africa's Congress of the People expresses deep disappointment with the minister's budget speech, citing a failure to address core policy issues contributing to the country's crisis. Pakes Dikgetsi, the party's acting chairperson, asserts that the continued under-investment in new and critical infrastructure expansion will hinder future growth and sustainability. He further contends that the ANC has exhausted credible policy choices after 15 years of misrule, mismanagement, and corruption.  

todayFebruary 22, 2024 17

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Namibia

Late President Hage Geingob Remembered for Fathering a Nation with Love and Concern

Nangula Geingos, the eldest daughter of the late President Hage Geingob, commemorated her father's legacy during a final intimate memorial service at Casa Rosalia. She reflected on how he "fathered an entire nation with the same love and concern with which he fathered his family." Geingos, speaking on behalf of her siblings, emphasized that there is a piece of Hage in everyone, inspiring, loving, and shaping them with a spirit […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 23

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Business / Economics

Young people are lukewarm about Biden – and giving them more information doesn’t move the needle much

Young voters in Ann Arbor, Mich., fill out applications to cast their ballot in the midterm elections in November 2022. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images     By Neil O'Brian, University of Oregon and Chandler James, University of Oregon   Recent polling for the November 2024 election shows that President Joe Biden is struggling with young voters, who have traditionally supported Democrats. A December 2023 poll showed that 49% of […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 2

Nigerian Minister of State of Petroleum Resources (Gas) to Enforce Investment Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW)
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APO International

Nigerian Minister of State of Petroleum Resources (Gas) to Enforce Investment Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW)

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference this November, outlining opportunities for foreign investment in the country’s gas value chain. With plans to increase production to 5.5 billion cubic feet per day by 2030, Nigeria is inviting project developers, technology providers and financiers to capitalize on the country’s 200 trillion cubic feet of proven […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 8

APO Group appoints Laila Bastati as Chief Commercial Officer
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APO International

APO Group appoints Laila Bastati as Chief Commercial Officer

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce the appointment of Laila Bastati as Chief Commercial Officer. Laila has more than 15 years of experience in international business development, strategic partnerships and operations with a proven track record of building and managing cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. This experience makes her perfectly suited to manage commercial operations and strategy for […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 6

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Africa

Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward

  By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria   It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over the past few years. Recent events suggest that the situation may be improving. For the first time in two years, three African states have been able to access international financial markets, albeit at high interest rates. Kenya, for example, is now paying over 10% compared to […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 9

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South Africa

South Africa’s Electoral Commission Acknowledges Challenges in Election Preparation

The Independent Electoral Commission in South Africa acknowledges challenges in preparing for this year's general and provincial elections, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of May 29 as the polling date. Chief Electoral Official Sy Mamabolo cites uncertainty over the number of contesting parties and independents, which is impacting the size of the ballot papers. With over 27.4 million registered voters, the IEC faces logistical hurdles amidst evolving electoral dynamics.  

todayFebruary 22, 2024 7

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Namibia

Localized COVID-19 Outbreak in Rehoboth Primarily Affects Dr Lemmer High School Learners

Rehoboth experiences a localized surge in COVID-19 cases, with a majority involving learners from Dr Lemmer High School, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe. Between January 25 and February 16, 39 positive cases were recorded in Rehoboth. Nangombe identifies these cases as part of a localized outbreak, assuring that there have been no severe illnesses or hospitalizations. All positive cases are being managed […]

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