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

Leonard Witbeen

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INTERVIEW: BIG Coalition Member: Breschneff Katjito Criticizes Government’s Conditional Basic Income Grant

  December 6, 2024 Breschneff Katjito, a prominent member of the Universal Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition, has voiced strong disappointment with the government's handling of the Conditional Basic Income Grant, highlighting concerns over its restrictive nature and limited reach. In a candid statement, Katjito emphasized that the conditional grant, which aims to alleviate poverty by providing a small cash amount, has been riddled with bureaucratic hurdles. He criticized the […]

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South Africa

S.A Deputy President Urges Citizens to Own Spaza Shops

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says while the government wants to see South Africans owning most spaza shops, he cautioned against the registration of these businesses for illegal immigrants. Government has directed that all spaza shops and food handling facilities be registered by next Sunday. This comes amid a foodborne outbreak that has killed over 20 children in the country. Answering questions in the National Council of Provinces yesterday, […]

todayDecember 6, 2024 14

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Africa

Italy and African Development Bank Seal €400 Million Deal

Italian state lender CDP and the African Development Bank signed a €400 million roughly US$420 million co-financing agreement on Thursday to support climate finance, sustainable agriculture, education, and technical assistance. The deal, which was finalized during the AfDB's Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, is part of Italy’s €6 billion Mattei plan aimed at boosting African development.

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Africa

Botswana’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady

  CNBCAfrica reports that Botswana’s central bank has decided to keep its main lending rate at 1.90% on Thursday, citing expectations that the economy will remain below capacity and not generate inflationary pressures due to a downturn in the global diamond market. This marks the second consecutive meeting where the rate has been left unchanged. The rate is applied through a seven-day instrument.

todayDecember 6, 2024 10

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World

French President to pick new PM after ousting

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "spirit of hope" in his country, as the nation wrestles with a constitutional crisis after its Prime Minister was kicked out of office. Monsieur Macron, in a televised address on Thursday night, vowed to appoint a new premier in the coming days. From Paris, Ross Cullen reports.  

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Business / Economics

NamRA Commissioner Elected African Tax Administration Forum Vice

Sam Shivute, Commissioner of the Namibia Revenue Agency was elected Vice Chairperson of the African Tax Administration Forum during its General Meetings in Kigali, Rwanda. This election signifies Namibia's growing influence in African tax governance, with Shivute joining eight other commissioners on the ATAF Governing Council for a two-year term.Yarukekuroo Ndorokoza is NamRA's Chief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements official . He expandson ATAF:  

todayDecember 6, 2024 12

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South Africa

S.A’s Cabinet Lauds Energy Action Plan for Sustained Power Supply

The South African Cabinet has commended the successful implementation of the national energy action plan, led by Electricity and Energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. The plan has contributed to 252 continuous days of power supply, and a saving of 17.37-billion-rand. In her media address, minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said cabinet was also updated on Eskom’s progress with the successful rollover of 5.5-million prepaid meters:  

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