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Business / Economics

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Business / Economics

20 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Highlights: Dividends, Solar Power Initiative, Oil Prices, and Market Trends

  FirstRand Namibia Announces Dividend Payment to Government Institutions Pension Fund: FirstRand Namibia has declared dividends amounting to over 321 million Namibian dollars to the Government Institutions Pension Fund. These dividends, stemming from the financial year ending June 2023, underscore the strong performance of FirstRand Namibia's diverse portfolio of financial services businesses. Noteworthy subsidiaries contributing to this success include FNB Namibia, RMB Namibia, WesBank Namibia, Ashburton Investments Namibia, and PointBreak […]

today20 March, 2024

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SA Retailer Confidence Wanes in Q1 Amid Election Uncertainty

Despite heightened sales volumes, South Africa's retailer confidence has dwindled in the first quarter, likely due to consumer apprehension about purchasing significant items ahead of the national election. The Bureau for Economic Research's recent survey indicated a decline in confidence levels to 34 index points, with profitability remaining subdued. Nonetheless, non-durable goods retailers experienced improved volume growth, while textiles, clothing, and footwear retailers saw a resurgence in sales volumes.

today20 March, 2024

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How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

U.S. airlines carry more than 800 million passengers per year. Lasha Kilasonia/iStock via Getty Images Plus By Craig Merrett, Clarkson University   Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How do airplanes fly? – Benson, age 10, Rockford, Michigan Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th […]

today19 March, 2024

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Donor-advised funds: US regulators are scrambling to catch up with the boom in these charitable giving accounts

DAFs more or less operate as a mini foundation. Wong Yu Liang/Moment via Getty Images   By Brian Mittendorf, The Ohio State University   A revolution in charitable giving is underway due to the growth of donor-advised funds in the United States. Known widely as DAFs, these financial accounts are designated for charitable giving. Donors can get an immediate tax deduction by putting money or other assets into the accounts, […]

today19 March, 2024

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19 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Bannerman Energy’s Etango Uranium Project Shows Promise in Scoping Study, Nvidia Unveils Next-Gen Chip, and South African Rand Faces Volatility Amid Economic Data

Bannerman Energy Unveils Promising Results from Etango Uranium Project Scoping Study Bannerman Energy, a prominent player in the uranium sector, has recently disclosed significant findings from its Scoping Study on the Etango Uranium Project. The study, which delves into the project's potential, presents a compelling narrative for the future of uranium mining and production in Namibia. South African Rand Faces Volatility Amid Economic Data and Central Bank Actions The South […]

today19 March, 2024