insert_link Business / Economics 14 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Developments: From Loans to Levies, Markets React Amidst Economic Shifts 1. Paratus Namibia Holdings Successfully Raises N$175 Million through Floating-Rate Notes Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited, in collaboration with Cirrus Capital, has achieved a significant milestone in the financial markets with the successful auction of N$175 million in floating-rate notes. Despite facing a total demand of N$557 million, the issuance was fully allocated, underscoring strong investor confidence and appetite for high-quality debt instruments in Namibia's financial landscape. This development marks a […] todayJune 14, 2024 22
insert_link Sport Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as NZ eliminated Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out. Fazalhaq Farooqi added another three victims to his tournament-leading wicket tally as PNG were bundled out for 95 off 19.5 overs batting first in the Group C […] todayJune 14, 2024 11
insert_link Sport England thrash Oman to reignite T20 World Cup campaign England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking win in Antigua on Thursday. Needing a heavy victory to bolster their net run-rate as they attempt to overhaul Scotland in the race to qualify for the second round, England routed Oman for just 47. England then made 50-2 in a mere 3.1 overs, captain Jos Buttler 24 not […] todayJune 14, 2024 5
insert_link World Biden Administration Faces Legal Action Over Immigration Executive Order The White House is facing legal action over its new immigration policy at the US border. Groups advocating for immigrant rights say the President's executive order was illegal. As Mitch McCann reports. todayJune 14, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Parliament diligently preparing for the transition to the seventh administration S.A's secretary to Parliament ,Xolile George says Parliament has been diligently preparing for the transition to the seventh administration, a pivotal moment in democratic history. Briefing the media, George declared the Cape Town International Convention Centre as the parliamentary precinct. He says tomorrow's first sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces in the centre represents the literal will of the people and the establishment of the […] todayJune 14, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Correctional Service To Release 2,228 Inmates Following Presidential Pardon The Correctional Service Deputy Commissioner General, Sam Shaalulange announced in Windhoek that 2,228 inmates will be released under a presidential pardon granted by President Nangolo Mbumba. The pardon applies to non-serious offenders serving sentences for non-scheduled offenses, with conditional release on full parole approved by March 21. todayJune 14, 2024 53
insert_link Africa Namibia and Botswana Launch Joint Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to Enhance Border Security Namibia and Botswana have launched the Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to enhance border security and cooperation. The initiative, involving the Namibian and Botswana Defence Forces, focuses on combating smuggling, poaching, and illegal border activities. In addition, it also aims to involve community leaders and improve local livelihoods, with sensitisation campaigns scheduled for July and August. todayJune 14, 2024 23
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation celebrating legacy to transform patient care landscape in Africa together with Ghana First Lady [[{"value":"Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) marked a milestone of providing 146 scholarships to Ghanian doctors in 42 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit - Celebrating their legacy of transforming patient care landscape in Ghana; Merck Foundation Ghana Alumni Summit and Merck Foundation Awards Ceremony 2024 were conducted in Accra, chaired by Ghana First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Chairman. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted the Merck […] todayJune 13, 2024 5
insert_link APO International ExxonMobil’s Project Portfolio, Commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to Bolster Growth in Angola [[{"value":"ExxonMobil could inject as much as $15 billion into the development of Angola’s hydrocarbon reserves by 2030, following the success of commercial oil discoveries in the southern African country. The energy major is developing a series of large-scale projects and is committed to supporting community development through capacity building and outreach programs aimed at improving STEM-related opportunities. These endeavors are poised to strengthen the Angolan oil and gas industry while […] todayJune 13, 2024 17
