insert_link World Quad prepare to tackle China tensions US-China tensions will be in focus this weekend when US President Joseph Biden holds a meeting with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan. The Quad Summit will look at ways to counter security in the Indo-Pacific amid increased Chinese assertiveness. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todaySeptember 23, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Free State Department Confirms Passenger Death Due to Hypothermia on N3 Toll Route The Free State Department of Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements in S.A reported the death of a passenger on the N3 Toll Route. The department’s spokesperson, Zimasa Mbewu, says the passenger passed away yesterday as a result of hypothermia while travelling from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal. Mbewu says rescue operations after heavy snow began in earnest early this morning: todaySeptember 23, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa UDM Warns Against 46% Electricity Price Hike, Citing Unbearable Burden on Consumers To South Africa, where the UDM says the looming 46-percent electricity price hike developments raise serious concerns regarding the potential impact on consumers and the broader economy. The party's deputy president, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, says the mismanagement of Eskom should not be passed on to consumers, who should not bear the eight-billion-rand resulting cost. He says a proposed 46-percent hike would place an unbearable burden on consumers, already grappling with the […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics 23rd September Morning Biz News: Otjikoto Biomass Boosts Oshikoto Economy, Sasol & Eskom Explore LNG, and Global Markets Steady Otjikoto Biomass Power Station to Inject Millions into Oshikoto Region Namibia Power Corporation's 40MW Otjikoto Biomass Power Station is set to provide a major economic boost to the Oshikoto region. The project is expected to inject between N$200 million and N$245 million annually, as local farmers and contractors supply wood chips to fuel the plant, reports The Brief. This investment not only strengthens the region’s economy but also supports […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 36
insert_link Africa UN Chief Urges Immediate Halt to Assault on Sudan’s al-Fashir by RSF United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "gravely alarmed" by reports of a large-scale attack on the Sudanese city of al-Fashir by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces says Reuters. A U.N. spokesperson stated on Saturday that Guterres has called on the RSF leader to immediately stop the assault. The Secretary-General warned that any further escalation could spread the conflict across Sudan's western Darfur region todaySeptember 23, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Local economist provides his perspective on the U.S Fed’s move to cut interest rates The U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented a significant half-percentage-point interest rate cut, exceeding typical reductions. According to Reuters, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated the decision underscores policymakers' commitment to maintaining low unemployment as inflation continues to ease. Local economist Gabriel Erastus also provided his perspective on the move. todaySeptember 23, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Viral Videos Spark Outrage Over South West Africa Peoples’s Organization Rally Food Distribution Two viral social media videos show organizers of the South West Africa People's Organization tossing food to attendees at a rally in Walvis Bay. The footage has ignited nationwide debate, with critics accusing the ruling SWAPO party of disrespecting citizens' dignity. Rinaani Musutua from the Basic Income Grant Coalition also voiced concerns, adding to the growing criticism of SWAPO's handling of the event. todaySeptember 23, 2024 31
insert_link World New US election polling shows tight race with Harris increasing national lead New polling over the weekend shows US Vice President Kamala Harris has increased her lead nationally over her Republican rival Donald Trump in the Presidential election. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details. todaySeptember 23, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Government Needs National Fertiliser Strategy to Boost Agricultural Competitiveness Emma Haiyambo, Director of Research at the Bank of Namibia, has called for a national fertiliser production strategy to reduce the country’s reliance on costly imports reports The Brief. She explained that local fertiliser production would lower costs, making high-quality inputs more accessible to farmers and improving agricultural productivity. Haiyambo emphasized that Namibia's dependence on foreign fertilisers hinders its ability to compete in global markets. A domestic fertiliser industry could […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 14