insert_link APO International The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Amid Exploration Drive On the back of major investments from multilateral finance institution the African Development Bank, The Gambia is poised to increase its electrification rate to 70% – 50% in rural areas – by the end of the year. In the wake of the country’s burgeoning energy sector, The Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African […] todayOctober 3, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Mantashe to attend major AOW energy event South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event (https://AOWEnergy.com/) in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October. AOW: Investing in African Energy brings together industry leaders to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future. This year’s event will feature more than 1 600 senior delegates, 80 ministers and officials from 70+ countries and representatives of […] todayOctober 3, 2024 6
insert_link World Japan airport reopens after US made bomb explodes Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo. todayOctober 3, 2024 38
insert_link Business / Economics Household Credit Trends: Mixed Signals in August Household credit data for August 2024 reveals a mixed trend, with total debt rising by N$125.94 million month-on-month and N$1.3 billion year-on-year, according to official figures. Despite this increase, says The Brief, a report from Simonis Storm Securities indicates that overall credit growth remains subdued. Notably, mortgage loans have declined by 1.1% year-on-year, reversing the 3.1% year-on-year growth seen in August 2023. This decline is largely attributed to the lingering […] todayOctober 3, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa DA in Tshwane says it is prepared to go to court to defend the metro’s administration against attacks To S.A, where the DA in Tshwane says it is prepared to go to court to defend the metro’s administration against attacks. This comes after the ANC and the EFF criticised City manager Johann Mettler for reprimanding staff for the way they treated former mayor Cilliers Brink when he left the building after his removal last Thursday. The DA’s, Kwena Moloto, claims the ANC/EFF coalition will replace independent senior managers […] todayOctober 3, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police investigate Multisave Supermarket armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at Multisave Supermarket in Walvis Bay on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. According to the Namibian Police, three suspects armed with pistols robbed an employee at gunpoint outside the entrance and stole a bag containing N$313,725 and car keys. Investigations are underway. Here is Nampol Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga with an update. todayOctober 3, 2024 58
insert_link Business / Economics Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa Appoints Interim Executive Director The Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa has appointed Francois Robinson, Manager for Regulatory Affairs at the Electricity Control Board of Namibia, as its interim Executive Director. According to The Brief, this decision follows the resignation of Elijah Sichone on August 15. RERA’s Executive Committee approved Robinson's appointment during a meeting on September 9, and it will remain in effect for six months or until a permanent Executive Director […] todayOctober 3, 2024 13
insert_link World FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year’s hurricane season FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year's hurricane season. The US's emergency management agency says its resources have been stretched thin by relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene. Our Ira Spitzer brings us the report. todayOctober 3, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa ActionSA has uncovered that two-thousand-901 companies owe the South African Revenue Service ActionSA has uncovered that two-thousand-901 companies owe the South African Revenue Service 216-billion-rand. One-thousand-156 individuals owe 62-billion-rand, totaling 277-billion-rand. This amount represents nearly 90-percent of SARS's tax revenue. SARS also faces a 1.3-billion-rand budget cut, hampering its ability to collect owed taxes. ActionSA's, Alan Beesley calls for increased funding to ensure efficient tax recovery and better support for government services: todayOctober 3, 2024 13