insert_link Africa Ghana’s economic crisis was caused by government borrowing – the central bank did the best it could: economist By Emmanuel Ameyaw, Tohoku University Ghana is going through its worst economic crisis in a generation. The past two years have seen record high inflation in the country. Ghana’s central bank (the Bank of Ghana) has been criticised in some quarters for its role in the country’s economic malaise, which has hit the profitability of Ghanaian banks. The Conversation Africa’s Godfred Akoto Boafo speaks to […] todayJune 17, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek offers extended debt relief registration The City of Windhoek has extended the registration period for pensioner debt relief to 31 May 2024. The relief will however be strictly conducted at the Katutura Customer Care Office on weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm. City spokesperson Cillie Kapolo has more. todayApril 9, 2024 36
Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Advocates for Cow Debt Relief: A Call to Action Leonard Witbeen/Date: April 9, 2024 Shaun Gariseb, a prominent advocate for community welfare, has taken a bold step towards addressing the pressing issue of cow debt relief in Windhoek. In a recent statement, Gariseb announced plans to mobilize support for those excluded from existing relief efforts and reject what he views as inadequate offers from the city. The Katutura Central Committee representative emphasized the importance of inclusivity in relief efforts, […] todayApril 9, 2024 14
Namibia Windhoek Municipality Extends Debt Relief Deadline for Pensioners; Shaun Gariseb of Katutura Central Residents Committee Weighs In The Windhoek municipality has declared an extension of the debt relief deadline for pensioners, now rescheduled for May 31, 2024, from the earlier mentioned date of April 15. Shaun Gariseb, representing the Katutura Central Residents Committee, has provided insights on this announcement. todayApril 9, 2024 32
Namibia Katutura Residents Gather to Discuss Debt Write-Off for Elderly Residents of Katutura convened to discuss the debt write-off initiative by the City Of Windhoek for elderly residents in the area. The city's initiative, scheduled from February 15 to April 15, aims to address the financial burdens of the elderly. Team member Shaun Gariseb shared insights during the meeting. todayFebruary 14, 2024 4
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Addresses Katutura Elderly Debt Write-Off: A Call to Action for Pensioners February 14, 2024/Leonard Witbeen Shaun Gariseb shed light on the City of Windhoek's position regarding the debt write-off for pensioners in Katutura. The clarifications come after a mass inquiry on the 7th where the City of Windhoek responded to inquiries, although a formal resolution was not provided. During a meeting held on Tuesday, Gariseb emphasized the importance of conveying the modalities surrounding the debt write-off to the concerned pensioners. He […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Unveiling the City of Windhoek Mass Enquiry Protest: Katutura Central Resident’s Committee’s Shaun Gariseb Speaks Out By Leonard Witbeen In a recent statement, Shaun Gariseb sheds light on the upcoming mass inquiry scheduled for February 7th, 2024, regarding the City of Windhoek's promises of debt relief. The protest arises from concerns raised by numerous pensioners who have been eagerly awaiting the fulfillment of commitments made by the City. Gariseb articulates the pressing questions that the pensioners, along with other residents, intend to pose during the mass […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 13
Africa IMF tracking shows that no African state has sought comprehensive debt relief in over a year indicating a trend of growing fiscal hygiene across the region By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Countries in Africa are showing signs of improving fiscal management, as they navigate through a cascading set of global shocks that exacerbated their debt vulnerabilities. Remarkably, no state has sought comprehensive debt relief since Ghana’s request over a year ago, signalling a trend of growing fiscal discipline across the region. The improvement bucks the trend of recent years, given that […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Climate action for Africa in 2023: three big developments By Nicholas P. Simpson, Overseas Development Institute 2023 is highly likely to be the hottest year ever recorded. And climate change is to blame for one-quarter of the global population being exposed to dangerous levels of extreme heat. We need signs that countries are taking steps to address this. Specifically, we need climate action that helps us adapt and that cuts greenhouse gas emissions, if we want to minimise the […] todayNovember 30, 2023 4
