insert_link Sport All Blacks back Jordie Barrett suspended for three weeks All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Wellington Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend. Barrett was initially shown a yellow card on Saturday for a high tackle on Queensland Reds fullback Jordan Petaia, which was upgraded to a red card after a review by the television match official. "The FPRC assessed the player's actions as […] todayMarch 6, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Joburg residents march over water outages and unreliable electricity Protesters march past an illegal dump in Kensington, complaining about poor services and a lack of bylaw enforcement. Photo: Masego Mafata By Masego Mafata via GroundUp About 80 fed-up residents of the east of Johannesburg marched from Rhodes Park to Darras Centre in Kensington on Tuesday morning, demanding better services and the enforcement of bylaws. The residents came from Bellevue, Bruma, Bertrams, Cyrildene, De Wetshof, Bezuidenhout Valley, Kensington Observatory and Troyville. […] todayMarch 6, 2024 9
insert_link World NGO Approvals by a UN Committee Could Finally See ‘Long-Overdue’ Reform The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, a little-known but powerful body that approves NGOs’ accreditation to the UN, is mired in politics and nearly dysfunctional. One organization, for example, promoting the rights of Dalits globally, took 15 years to get its acceptance. Now, a reform proposal by Costa Rica and the United Kingdom could upend the process for the better. Here, Dalit women taking part in a campaign preventing violence against […] todayMarch 6, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Stalemate: WTO talks again fail to end overfishing subsidies A crewmember working the net on a research trawl vessel. Image by Jennifer Gilden/Pacific Fishery Management Council via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed). By Elizabeth Fitt via Mongabay Ambitions to finalize a two-part treaty to equitably stop governments from funding overfishing were dashed again at the World Trade Organization’s 13th ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, which ended in the early hours of March 2. “This outcome is not just disappointing; it’s a dire blow […] todayMarch 6, 2024 28
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Discusses Urbanization and Housing Date: March 6, 2024,Leonard Witbeen In a recent discussion, Lifalaza Simataa of the Landless People's Movement addressed critical issues surrounding urbanization and housing, particularly focusing on the City of Windhoek's initiatives in the Rocky Crest area. Simataa, a prominent figure, shed light on the complexities of balancing housing development with broader economic considerations. Here is an overview of the key points raised in the conversation: Prioritizing Development and Affordable Housing: […] todayMarch 6, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics SME Focus – 5 March 2024 Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer, talks about the state of the SME sector in the country - with specific reference to the recently tabled National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1412545 todayMarch 6, 2024 13
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Market Watch – 5 March 2024 Michelle speaks to Salomo Hei about the recently tabled National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1412538 todayMarch 6, 2024 36 2
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 5 March 2024 David speaks to Basecamp Business Incubator's Jesaya Hano-Oshike about the upcoming Digital Innovation Summit. https://iono.fm/e/1412537 todayMarch 6, 2024 48
insert_link Business / Economics 06 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Highlights: Nedbank Namibia’s Commitment, South Africa’s Modest Growth, and Aliko Dangote’s Strategic Move In a dynamic economic landscape, recent developments highlight the commitment of financial institutions, economic shifts, and strategic decisions by prominent figures. From Nedbank Namibia's substantial pledge towards Sustainable Development Goals to South Africa's modest economic growth, and Aliko Dangote's potential oil trading venture, the financial world is witnessing noteworthy changes. Additionally, we'll delve into the latest financial indicators to provide a comprehensive overview. Nedbank Namibia's Pledge towards Sustainable Development Goals: […] todayMarch 6, 2024 9