UNSC again calls on Russia to stop the war in Ukraine

UNSC again calls on Russia to stop the war in Ukraine

United Nations Security Council members have criticised Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The Council met on Thursday following Moscow's destruction of the largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region in a missile attack. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Sport

DeChambeau fires 65 to lead Scheffler by one at Masters

Bryson DeChambeau reeled off five birdies in six holes on the back nine Thursday to hold off late-charging world number one Scottie Scheffler for a one-stroke lead at the darkness-halted 88th Masters. DeChambeau, the 2020 US Open winner, fired a seven-under-par 65 for his lowest major round in relation to par while 2022 Masters winner Scheffler made four birdies in five holes on the back nine at Augusta […]

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Sport

Leverkusen chase invincibility with Bundesliga title in sight

Hosting Werder Bremen on Sunday just one win away from a first Bundesliga title, Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen have their sights set on something even bigger: invincibility. With 24 wins and four draws in the league this season, Leverkusen are on the cusp of going through a Bundesliga season undefeated. Not even the mighty Bayern Munich, who have 33 German titles, have managed an unbeaten season in the […]

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Sport

McIlroy sticks to plan in Masters opening round

Rory McIlroy vowed to bring discipline, patience and a "boring" approach to his bid to win the one major that has eluded him so far and largely kept to that plan with a one-under 71 in Thursday's first round of the Masters. McIlroy would complete a career grand slam with a Masters victory. "It was OK," McIlroy said. "I held it together well. It was a little scrappy. The […]

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APO International

Liberia: President Boakai Nominates and Appoints Additional Officials to Government

[[{"value":"The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated and appointed additional members of government affecting the Liberia Medical Health Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), the Liberia Institute for Public Administration (LIPA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National AIDS Commission, the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), the National Port Authority (NPA), the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Independent Information Commission (IIC), the National Fisheries and Aquaculture […]

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APO International

Tourism: House makes case for Shs4 billion to promote Uganda’s potential

[[{"value":"Uganda’s tourism sector is one of the significant sectors with the potential to generate more revenue if adequately funded and marketed, lawmakers have re-echoed. The Members of Parliament (MPs) were responding to the Ministerial Policy Statement of the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry that was adopted during plenary on Thursday, 11 April 2024. Presenting the report, the committee’s deputy chairperson, Hon. Catherine Lamwaka, said that whilst the Uganda Tourism […]

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APO International

Uganda: Legislators rally behind agriculture ministry despite budget cuts

[[{"value":"The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has asked the Budget Committee to give special importance to the agriculture sector as it is the backbone of the country. Among’s appeal for allocation of resources to the sector was made during the plenary session on Thursday, 11 April 2024, wherein the House received the Ministerial Policy Statement for the agriculture ministry for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The report, presented by Hon. Janet […]

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Business / Economics

12 April 2024 Morning Biz News: GIPF’s ESG Investments, WeBuyCars IPO, Oil Price Surge, and Currency & Commodity Updates

GIPF Ventures into ESG Investments: The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is diversifying its investment portfolio by exploring opportunities in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sectors. With a focus on sustainable development, GIPF aims to collaborate with fund managers whose policies align with ESG principles. Targeting initiatives like SDG Namibia One and green climate fund managers, GIPF emphasizes its commitment to responsible investing. WeBuyCars Makes Splash on JSE: South African […]

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Namibia

Government Raises Income Tax Threshold, Boosting Construction Workers’ Finances

The Namibian Building Workers Pension Fund is upbeat about the government's decision to raise income tax thresholds. Notably, the individual income tax threshold has been doubled from N$50,000 to N$100,000. This means many construction sector workers will be exempt from paying individual income tax. Enwich Kazondu, Executive Principal Officer of the Fund.

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