insert_link World Super Tuesday could decide California Senate seat Super Tuesday is underway in California, one of fifteen states voting in primary elections to determine the presidential nominees as well as other statewide races .One of the most closely-watched races is to see who will take over the Senate seat vacated by Dianne Feinstein who held the position for three decades. Ira Spitzer reports from Berkeley, California. todayMarch 6, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa FNB SA Analyst Urges Spending Caution as Fuel Costs Rise, Forecasts Post-Election Economic Improvements Ester Ochse, an analyst at FNB SA, has advised consumers to exercise financial restraint in the face of escalating fuel costs. The bank expresses concern that heightened fuel expenses may strain budgets, impacting both vehicle owners and public transport users. Anticipating potential repercussions, FNB warns of potential increases in product prices, contributing to consumer inflation and diminishing purchasing power. Despite these challenges, FNB remains optimistic about post-election economic improvements, anticipating […] todayMarch 6, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Namibia Grapples with Urbanization Challenges as Demand for Housing and Sanitation Surges As urbanization gradually takes hold in Namibia, driven by individuals seeking improved job opportunities and lifestyles beyond villages, local authorities find themselves grappling with the escalating demands for housing and sanitation. Lifalaza, from the Landless People's Movement, shared his insights on the challenges posed by this trend, shedding light on the pressing need for sustainable solutions to address the evolving dynamics of urbanization in the country. todayMarch 6, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Export Earnings Surge in January 2024 as Import Bill Raises Concerns Namibia witnessed a significant 9.4% increase in export earnings during January 2024, soaring from N$10.9 billion in December 2023 to N$12 billion. In comparison, January 2023 reported exports at N$7.8 billion, indicating positive economic growth. However, the import bill for the same period rose sharply by 16.3%, reaching N$11.8 billion, resulting in a widened trade deficit of N$1.8 billion. Namibian Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, offers insights into the trade […] todayMarch 6, 2024 82
Namibia Windhoek Observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with a Call for Resilience Today, the City of Windhoek, in collaboration with numerous offices, ministries, agencies, and stakeholders, will commemorate the annual International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction under the theme "Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future." Lydia Amutenya, the City's spokesperson, emphasizes the significance of resilience and underscores the commitment to addressing inequality in building a more robust and secure future. todayMarch 6, 2024 28
insert_link World Italian lawmakers approve Red Sea shipping mission Italian lawmakers have given the green light to the country's involvement in Operation Aspides. The joint EU mission will see naval vessels deployed in the Red Sea, protecting commercial shipping from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Giles Gibson has more from Rome. todayMarch 6, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa Concerns Mount as Nighttime Shootings Escalate in Mpumalanga, MEC Shongwe Urges Action Vusi Shongwe, the MEC for Community Safety, Security, and Liaison in Mpumalanga, has expressed growing concern over the increasing number of shooting incidents in nighttime entertainment venues within the province. The latest incident occurred on Sunday night in Tweefontein, where two armed men entered a tavern, indiscriminately opening fire and resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals. The department's spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, revealed that similar shooting cases near taverns […] todayMarch 6, 2024 19
insert_link Sport Messi’s promised Barca contract, on a napkin, up for auction To the untrained eye, it might look like just another used napkin. But the serviette, expected to fetch up to $635,000, was actually soccer legend Lionel Messi's springboard to greatness at FC Barcelona, and records the promise of a contract made to him at the tender age of 13. The napkin has gone on show in New York to drum up interest, ahead of the start of bidding on […] todayMarch 6, 2024 7
insert_link Sport Kane double powers Bayern into Champions League last eight Harry Kane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate. Kane headed Bayern level in the tie in the 38th minute, cancelling out Lazio's lead from the first leg with his first Champions League knockout goal in five years. Thomas Mueller doubled the hosts' lead with a clever header before half-time and Kane doubled […] todayMarch 6, 2024 1