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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: July 2024

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South Africa

South Africa’s New Unity Government Sparks Cautious Optimism Amid Economic Concerns

South Africa's new unity government, formed by President Cyril Ramaphosa with former opposition leader John Steenhuisen heading a key ministry, has garnered cautious optimism from industry and financial markets. Reuters reports that many citizens and political analysts express concerns about the coalition's ability to achieve economic growth and social reforms, marking the first coalition cabinet in three decades involving the Democratic Alliance and other parties.

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Africa

Nigerian Customs Seize 800 Rifles in Container from Turkey

Nigerian customs agents, led by Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, intercepted over 800 rifles and 100,000 rounds of ammunition hidden within a shipping container on June 21. Reuters says, the weapons were concealed alongside furniture and other goods originating from Turkey, underscoring Nigeria's ongoing battle against firearm trafficking amid rising crime concerns.

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Business / Economics

2 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibian Stock Exchange Thrives, Dollar Strengthens Amid Global Financial Developments

Namibian Stock Exchange Shows Strong Growth in Q1 2024 The Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) has reported a robust performance in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting positive trends in market capitalization and trading volumes. According to The Brief, NSX's local board witnessed a notable increase in market capitalization, soaring to N$45 billion from N$38 billion in Q1 2023. This growth underscores a resilient market environment despite global economic uncertainties. The […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia Sees Surge in Private Sector Credit Extension in May 2024

In May, private sector credit extension in Namibia rose to 3.2% year-on-year, up from 1.6% in April 2024 and 1.5% in May 2023, marking the highest increase this year and the highest since March 2023. Simonis Storm attributes this growth primarily to increased corporate demand, which surged to 4.7% year-on-year in May 2024, compared to 0.6% in April and a contraction of -3.4% in May 2023. Simonis Storm's Economist, Halleluya […]

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Namibia

Bank of Namibia Introduces Universal Instant Payment Programme for Enhanced Financial Access

The Bank of Namibia hosted the industry kick-off for the Instant Payment Programme, a major initiative to improve financial inclusion and accessibility nationwide. The Instant Payment Solution, compatible with any device including non-smartphones, aims to ensure that vendors, taxi drivers, pensioners, and small business owners can use it easily. Sandra Garises, the Bank's principal communication officer.  

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Sport

USA crash out of Copa in group phase as Uruguay, Panama advance

      The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia. The tournament hosts suffered an upset 2-1 defeat to Panama last week and went into Monday's final Group C game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City needing to match or better Panama's result against Bolivia to […]

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Sport

BOKS v IRELAND: The playing field is more level than before

  Ireland will be coming to altitude and crossing the equator but the eagerly anticipated two-game series against the world champion Springboks that starts with the first test in Pretoria on Saturday has a much more level playing field than has been the case for past incoming tours. While England and Wales will be starting their respective series against New Zealand and Australia in the Antipodes at the end of […]

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World

Trump celebrates Supreme Court “big win”

The US Supreme Court has granted former President Donald Trump limited immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office. The justices' landmark ruling on Monday, by a 6-3 margin, means a potential trial into his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election is further postponed. Benji Hyer reports from outside the Court in Washington.  

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