insert_link Africa Ghana’s Consumer Inflation Climbs to 22.1% in October Ghana's consumer inflation rose for the second consecutive month in October, reaching 22.1% year-on-year, up from 21.5% in September, according to the country's statistics service. Reuters says, a government statistician shared that both food and non-food inflation had increased during the month. He highlighted that three sectors—food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, water and fuel, and transport—accounted for about two-thirds of the overall inflation rate for October. today7 November, 2024
insert_link World Harris calls Trump following election loss US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory. It comes as the Democratic challenger speaks to supporters in Washington DC at the end of her failed presidential bid. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today7 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Basic Education and Health Departments Collaborate on New School Safety Guidelines The Department of Basic Education is working closely with the Department of Health to develop new safety guidelines for schools following recent food contamination incidents linked to toxic pesticides. Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube told the media the department is also exploring legal measures to prevent hazardous chemicals, like organophosphates, from entering school environments to ensure the safety of learners: today7 November, 2024
insert_link World Americans react to Trump’s win To The U.S now, where in Manhattan, some Donald Trump supporters have gathered to celebrate his victory in front of Trump Tower. Trump will become the second president in US history to serve a non-consecutive term - but the first Republican to do so. New Yorkers have been digesting the news. today7 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Unveils National Plan to Boost Food Security The Agriculture ministry, in collaboration with agri-food stakeholders, launched the National Agriculture Investment Plan to address food insecurity. The African Union's CAADP compact was also signed to support agricultural transformation and economic growth. To explain some of the challenges they are facing, here's the President of the National Farmers Union Adolf Muremi: today7 November, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Foreign Affairs Talks Trump 47th U.S. Presidency Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, becoming the second U.S. president to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump secured victories in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with leads in Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona. Here’s Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the International Relations and Cooperation ministry: today7 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 7 November 2024 Morning Biz News Update: Global Economic Trends and Market Reactions In the midst of economic uncertainty and fluctuating markets, key events have been shaping global financial trends this week, with implications for businesses and markets across Africa and beyond. Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar at Windhoek Country Club Resort The Windhoek Country Club Resort is currently hosting the Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar and Workshop, bringing together industry experts and stakeholders to foster intra-Africa trade and address challenges in the current global […] today7 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Mozambique Faces Growing Unrest as Opposition Plans Mass Rally Mozambique is bracing for a potential escalation of unrest following the election of President Daniel Chapo in October. According to Deutsche Welle, today, opposition-led demonstrations in the capital, Maputo, are expected to culminate in a large rally, raising concerns about increased violence and riots. An analyst noted that due to the long-standing repressive nature of the country’s regime, violence has increasingly become the only way to engage effectively with those […] today7 November, 2024
insert_link World Kamala Harris concedes US election Kamala Harris has conceded the US presidential election and encouraged a peaceful transfer of power to president-elect Donald J. Trump. It comes after a stunning win by Trump to return him to the White House four years after he lost the 2020 election. Harris spoke to supporters at her former university, Howard in Washington DC. today7 November, 2024
