insert_link Business / Economics Japan may soon require more companies to disclose gender gap data Japan may soon require more companies to disclose gender gap data. It comes as the country ranks 118th in a new World Economic Forum gender parity survey. As Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJune 12, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A Trade Union Urges Political Parties to Oppose National Health Insurance Act in Government Unity Talks S.A Trade union, Solidarity, has urged political parties involved in talks for a government of national unity to oppose the National Health Insurance Act. The call comes amid president Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that he will oppose the union's court application against the NHI. Solidarity's, Anton van der Bijl argues the NHI is unconstitutional, unaffordable, and would reduce access to quality healthcare. Van der Bijl vows to challenge the NHI […] todayJune 12, 2024 33
insert_link Local Trustco Group announces NAD 4.4 billion (USD 235 million) transaction with founding family. Trustco Group Holdings Limited (TTO.SJ) today announced a landmark agreement to convert NAD 4.4 billion (USD 235 million) of debt into equity, paving the way for a planned USD 100 million capital raise in the US markets. The agreement is expected to increase Trustco's net asset value by approximately NAD 1.5 billion (USD 79 million). "This recapitalization is a crucial step towards achieving our growth ambitions […] todayJune 12, 2024 9
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresident Nangolo Mbumba, ayandja etumwalaka lo mahekeleko kova Malawi Omu President Dr Nangolo Mbumba okwa tuma etumwalaka laye lo mahekeleko ku mbushe waye moilonga Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera wa Malawi, sha landula ko shiningwanima sho shiponga sho dila osho sha twaa lela omwenyo wo mupedu president wo shilongo osho Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, opamwe na vakwao 9 ovo vali naye mo sheendifo. Metumwalaka lo mupresident wa Namibia Nangolo Mbumba, olo apitifila oikundaneki okwa ulika ahaluka no kwa nyematekwa kefyo […] todayJune 12, 2024 22
insert_link Local Lowe, Hough win Nedbank Namibia Rock and Rut XC2 Mimi Hough and Kevin Lowe produced stunning masterpiece rides to win the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC2 races at the IJG Trails in Windhoek on last Saturday. The event, where cyclists took part in the different cycling categories, saw Hough who had initially entered as a veteran woman, upgraded to the elite category. She completed the race in one hour, two minutes, and 19 seconds (01:02:19) […] todayJune 12, 2024 32
insert_link Sport McIlroy says divorce off after reconciliation Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica have called off their divorce and are looking forward to "a new beginning", the golfer told The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday. McIlroy filed divorce papers to end the seven-year marriage last month, on the eve of the PGA Championship. But ahead of this week's US Open, the third major of the season, the Northern Irishman said there had been a change of […] todayJune 12, 2024 12
insert_link Sport Ten Hag to remain as Man Utd boss: British media Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth placed finish in the league and group stage Champions League exit. But the 54-year-old […] todayJune 12, 2024 4
insert_link Africa U.S. Diplomat Confirms Famine in Parts of War-Torn Sudan Parts of Sudan are experiencing famine, according to U.S. diplomat Tom Perriello. Nearly 14 months into the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the extent of the extreme hunger remains unclear. "I think we know we are in famine," Perriello, the U.S. special envoy to Sudan, told Reuters. "The question is how much famine, how much of the country, and for how long." todayJune 12, 2024 21
insert_link World British prime minister’s Conservative Party election manifesto emphasises border security Conservative Party manifesto led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain prioritizes border security to tackle illegal immigration and prevent English Channel crossings. With a record 10,448 crossings in 2024, Sunak announced deportation flights for illegal migrants starting next month, pledging to halve immigration while highlighting the importance of UK border security. todayJune 12, 2024 16