Global e-commerce skyrockets to $27 trillion

Did you know that the energy required for Bitcoin data mining reached 121 terra watts last year? That’s more than the amount consumed by most small countries. Daniel Johnson from UN news has more.

Meanwhile, new data from 43 countries, representing about three-quarters of global GDP, show business e-commerce sales grew nearly 60% from 2016 to 2022, to reach $27 trillion.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

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NIDA owes Keetmanshoop municipality nearly N$4.2 million

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) has confirmed that it owes the Keetmanshoop municipality approximately N$4.2 million in outstanding water and electricity charges as of end of January 2026. NIDA spokesperson, Wessel !Nanuseb, says the outstanding electricity bill currently amounts to N$2.8 million, while water stands at […]

3 February, 2026