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Business / Economics

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BMW bets big on Africa’s green hydrogen industry with SA fuel cell test vehicle

    By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency   BMW has claimed its place as the breakout star in Africa's race for commercial hydrogen mobility with the unveiling of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in South Africa. In a shot in the arm for Africa's fledgling green hydrogen industry, the automaker chose Southern Africa for the test drive of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen. The continent has been seeking to […]

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How apartheid, European racism and Pelé helped cultivate a culture of diversity in US soccer that endures into Messi-era MLS

Patrick ‘Ace’ Ntsoelengoe in action for the Toronto Blizzard. Tony Bock/Toronto Star via Getty Images   By John M Sloop, Vanderbilt University   North America’s most diverse professional league kicks off on Feb. 21, 2024, as Major League Soccer returns after a winter break. The league, commonly known as the MLS, has long prided itself as a standard-bearer for racial and national diversity: Last season saw players from 81 countries […]

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Antibiotic use on Kenya’s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk

      By Dishon Muloi, International Livestock Research Institute and Arshnee Moodley, CGIAR System Organization   Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They’re sometimes used as “quick fixes”, to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water. Animal husbandry now accounts for about two thirds of the global consumption of antibiotics. As livestock and fish production […]

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Young people are lukewarm about Biden – and giving them more information doesn’t move the needle much

Young voters in Ann Arbor, Mich., fill out applications to cast their ballot in the midterm elections in November 2022. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images     By Neil O'Brian, University of Oregon and Chandler James, University of Oregon   Recent polling for the November 2024 election shows that President Joe Biden is struggling with young voters, who have traditionally supported Democrats. A December 2023 poll showed that 49% of […]

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Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward

  By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria   It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over the past few years. Recent events suggest that the situation may be improving. For the first time in two years, three African states have been able to access international financial markets, albeit at high interest rates. Kenya, for example, is now paying over 10% compared to […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 11

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The role of preservation funds in shaping financial legacies

  By Ndadhi Ndoroma, General Manager: Personal Financial Advice, Old Mutual Namibia   In the world of financial planning, the preservation of wealth stands as a vital component in establishing a durable financial legacy. With their strategic position, preservation funds emerge as prosperity guardians, guaranteeing future generations' financial well-being. This article will explore the critical function preservation funds play in preserving and transferring wealth. Preservation funds are essential to financial […]

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Weekly Economics Wrap 17-22 February 2024: A Snapshot of Global and African Economic Developments

Puma Energy Namibia Halts EV Charging Station Initiative Puma Energy Namibia has temporarily suspended its initiative to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide. The decision is attributed to the low adoption of electric vehicles and the high associated costs. Adell Samuelson, General Manager of Puma Energy Namibia, highlighted challenges such as affordability and limited range, contributing to a lack of interest among potential buyers. Namibia Faces Grey Listing for […]

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Driving Economic Transformation: Namibia’s Strategic Moves, South Africa’s Inflation Trends, and Global Financial Indicators

  In the dynamic landscape of global economics, strategic initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping the future prosperity of nations. In this article, we delve into three key developments that are currently influencing economic dynamics: Namibia's focus on dry ports and railway upgrades, South Africa's inflation trends, and the latest global financial indicators. Namibia's Economic Transformation: Analysts are highlighting the transformative potential of prompt execution of dry ports and […]

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How politicians can draw fairer election districts − the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake

Unchecked, politicians are likely to try to grab as much electoral power as they can. Fabrice LEROUGE/ONOKY via Getty Images Benjamin Schneer, Harvard Kennedy School; Kevin DeLuca, Yale University, and Maxwell Palmer, Boston University Redistricting – the process of determining the boundaries of election districts in which people vote – is a key element of politics that has more of an effect than people might realize. One Republican political consultant […]

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