insert_link Business / Economics International Air Transport Association Reports Strong Start for Global Passenger Demand in January 2024 The International Air Transport Association has unveiled data for the January 2024 global passenger demand, signaling a robust beginning for the year. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers, surged by 16.6%. International demand experienced a notable increase of 20.8%, while domestic demand saw a solid rise of 10.4%. Linden Birns, IATA's Public and Media Relations Advisor, shares further insights. todayMarch 19, 2024 15
insert_link World White House says US and Israeli officials will discuss alternatives to Rafah offensive US President Joseph Biden says American and Israeli officials will meet to discuss alternatives to the military offensive that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to launch against Palestinians in Rafah. The move comes as President Biden is under growing pressure to withdraw his support for the Israeli leader over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayMarch 19, 2024 17
insert_link World Supreme Court blocks controversial Texas immigration law The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a controversial immigration law from taking effect in Texas until further notice. Senate Bill 4 would give police the power to detain people suspected of crossing the U.S. southern border without documentation. The new ruling was made moments after a previous block on the law expired. William Denselow reports from Austin, Texas. todayMarch 19, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s JC Auditors Calls for Proactive Measures to Enhance Road Safety Ahead of Easter Holiday SA's Independent certification body, JC Auditors, urges proactive measures ahead of the Easter holiday to address road safety challenges. With road fatalities soaring by nearly 40-percent over last year’s Easter weekend, heightened vigilance is imperative. JC Auditors advocates for simple yet impactful safety campaigns in the road transport sector, changing drivers' mindsets and behaviours, as these contribute to over 80-percent of accidents. Managing director Oliver Naidoo says historically the Easter […] todayMarch 19, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Institute for Public Policy Research Releases Budget Review, Highlights Economic Progress The Institute for Public Policy Research has published its budget review, offering insights into key aspects of the current economic landscape and government spending. In its assessment, the IPPR recognized a resurgence in steady economic growth, accompanied by an increase in income levels. Executive Director Graham Hopwood shares further insights. todayMarch 19, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Transparency Concerns Lead to Suspension of National Youth Council Executive Director Certain members of the representative council of the National Youth Council have voiced demands for transparency from the NYC board after a mid-way halt of an RC meeting in Ondangwa over the weekend. The meeting was abruptly called off due to the failure of NYC's executive director, Calista Schwartz-Gowases, to provide the minutes of the previous RC meeting. Following these grievances and others, Schwartz-Gowases was suspended. This was followed by […] todayMarch 19, 2024 9
insert_link Sport Japan’s Sakamoto, Uno seek world figure skating ‘three-peats’ Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno each will seek their third consecutive world crowns at the 2024 World Figure Skating Championships, which begin Wednesday in Montreal. Not since American Peggy Fleming won world titles from 1966 through 1968 has anyone captured three women's world titles in a row, but Sakamoto could achieve the feat and complete an undefeated 2023-2024 campaign. Uno could become the first man to win three […] todayMarch 19, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Afghanistan dominate Ireland to win T20I series Afghanistan proved too strong with bat and ball against Ireland as they claimed a 57-run victory in Sharjah on Monday to edge the T20I series 2-1. A superb 72 not out from Ibrahim Zadran, backed up by the bowling of Azmatullah Omarzai, gave the hosts victory in the final match of Ireland's tour against Afghanistan. "It is a great series win for us," said Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan, […] todayMarch 19, 2024 12
insert_link Sport Napoli’s Jesus accuses Italy defender Acerbi of racist abuse Napoli defender Juan Jesus on Monday blasted Francesco Acerbi for denying he dished out racist abuse after the Italy international was forced to leave the Azzurri's training camp ahead of two friendlies in the United States. Jesus had initially played down the incident following Napoli's 1-1 draw at Inter Milan on Sunday, telling DAZN "what happens on the pitch, stays on the pitch" after accepting Acerbi's on-field apology […] todayMarch 19, 2024 6