insert_link APO International ONOMO Hotels and Spotify join forces to host hugely successful Casablanca Summer Fest ONOMO Hotels (www.OnomoHotels.com) is thrilled to announce the incredible success of this year’s edition of the popular Casablanca Summer Fest, presented for the first time in in partnership with Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service. Taking place at Onomo Casablanca City Centre on 14 July, the Onomo X Spotify Summer Fest treated over 400 music lovers, fashionistas, and food lovers to a showcase by internationally renowned artists […] todayAugust 2, 2024 10
insert_link World First batch of F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine Ukraine has received its first batch of the long-awaited F-16 fighter jets. According to media reports, six planes have arrived from the Netherlands. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv todayAugust 2, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Tuareg Rebels Claim Heavy Losses for Russian Wagner Mercenaries in Mali Northern Tuareg rebels in Mali announced on Thursday that they killed at least 84 Russian Wagner mercenaries and 47 Malian soldiers during intense fighting in late July. According to Reuters, The Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security, and Development (CSP) reported these casualties from clashes near the northern border town of Tinzaouaten. Additionally, an al Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for ambushing and killing 50 Wagner fighters in the same region, […] todayAugust 2, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South Africa has recorded a decline in the number of liquidated businesses South Africa has recorded a decline in the number of liquidated businesses. According to Statistics SA data, liquidations decreased by 5.5-percent in June. This is a decline of seven liquidations from a total of 128 liquidations compared to the same period last year. Survey Statistician Suzzie Mnguni says in the first six months of the year the total number of company closures was 759: todayAugust 2, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Three Protesters Killed in Nigeria Amid Nationwide Demonstrations At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, according to Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses. Demonstrators rallied across the nation against the rising cost of living and governance issues. Kaduna state police spokesperson Mansur Hassan stated that the police used tear gas, not live ammunition. In the capital city, Abuja, police also fired tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters. todayAugust 2, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Solidarity Urges Media24 to Protect Journalists Amid Retrenchment Talks South Africa's Trade union Solidarity urges Media24 to continue talks to protect journalists amid the retention of 66 editorial positions. Following public and media pressure, Media24 will continue to run Beeld and Volksblad digitally. Solidarity's, Johan Roos says the union will continue negotiating the retrenchment process and demands transparency and fairness for affected members. He calls for continued discussions to ensure legal compliance and achieve the best outcomes for their […] todayAugust 2, 2024 21
insert_link World WHO manages to evacuate about 85 sick patients from Gaza The World Health Organization says it has managed to evacuate 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza to Abu Dhabi. This was the largest evacuation of patients from Gaza since the war broke out in October. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 2, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia Anticipates Inflation Drop to 4.4% FNB Namibia forecasts a decrease in headline inflation from 4.6% in June this year to 4.4% last month. This decline is mainly due to reduced transport inflation, linked to eased costs in personal transport and vehicle purchases. The drop is supported by recent global oil price stabilization and the Mines and Energy ministry's July fuel price cuts. Helena Mboti, an Economist at FNB Namibia. todayAugust 2, 2024 37
insert_link Business / Economics 2 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Lifts Vehicle Acquisition Ban, Tiger Brands Expands in South Africa, Currency Fluctuations Impact Global Markets Government Lifts Ban on Vehicle Acquisitions Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi announced that the Namibian government has lifted the five-year ban on acquiring new vehicles for ministers and government employees. This moratorium, initially imposed by the late President Hage Geingob in 2020, follows a previous halt in 2015 by former Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein as part of austerity measures. The move marks a significant policy shift and could lead to increased […] todayAugust 2, 2024 20
