insert_link World Climate change made extreme heat in US 35 times more likely Climate change made extreme heat felt in the United States, Mexico and Central America around 35 times more likely, according to scientists. The World Weather Attribution says many extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of global warming. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayJune 21, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics UK Interest Rates Held Despite Falling Inflation The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged. They remain at 5.25%, the highest it's been for 16 years. But a rate cut could soon be on the cards, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports. todayJune 21, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics 21 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Biz News Roundup: Economic Insights and Market Movements In the dynamic world of business and finance, staying informed about the latest developments is crucial for making sound decisions. Here's a roundup of the most recent updates shaping economies and markets globally: Namibia Shows Resilient Growth in Q1 2024 Namibia's economy demonstrated robust performance in the first quarter of 2024, with a significant growth of N$5.3 billion, marking a 4.7% real growth rate. According to the Namibia Statistics […] todayJune 21, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Telecom Namibia and City of Windhoek to Collaborate on Safety and Infrastructure Protection Telecom Namibia's CEO, Dr. Stanley Shanapinda and management visited the City of Windhoek and City Police to discuss enhancing safety and protecting telecommunications infrastructure. They plan to set up a joint task team to align strategies, focusing on deploying CCTV cameras in crime hotspots to curb theft and vandalism. Nomvula Kambinda- Telecom's spokesperson. todayJune 21, 2024 49
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Suspends MP Over Resurfaced Video of Racist Remarks South Africa's Democratic Alliance suspended a newly sworn-in member of parliament, Renaldo Gouws, on Thursday after an old video resurfaced showing him calling for the killing of Black people as reported by Reuters. The snippet, featuring a young Gouws making the anti-Black remarks, reappeared on social media platforms on Wednesday. Gouws, a 41-year-old former councillor in the Eastern Cape province, was unavailable for comment. todayJune 21, 2024 14
insert_link 2 Namibia Brazilian Tourist Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Otavi Collision Luiz Charles Araujo De Sa, a Brazilian tourist, was arrested in Otjiwarongo for culpable homicide following a head-on collision near Otavi that resulted in nine deaths. The accident happened when Araujo De Sa's Toyota Fortuner tried to overtake another vehicle and crashed into a seven-seater. Eight occupants of the seven-seater and a woman from the Fortuner, also Brazilian, died. Araujo De Sa appeared in court, chose to hire a private […] todayJune 21, 2024 701 2
insert_link World RFK fails to qualify for presidential debate Robert F Kennedy Jr's bid for the White House has experienced a setback after he failed to qualify for next week's presidential debate. The independent candidate was hoping for a shot to take on Joseph Biden and Donald Trump on the debate stage on Thursday night. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJune 21, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the DA has secured an outright majority in Beaufort West’s by-elections In S.A, the Democratic Alliance has secured an outright majority in Beaufort West's by-elections, allowing the party to govern the municipality independently. The victory in wards one, three and six in the Central Karoo, displaced the Patriotic Alliance, ANC and Karoo Democratic Force. The DA’s Daylin Mitchell says this outcome promises a new era for the town plagued by corruption and poor service delivery: todayJune 21, 2024 21
insert_link Health / Medical South African Health Department to Explore AI for Faster Tuberculosis and Silicosis Diagnosis The S.A Department of Health says it’s considering exploring artificial intelligence tools to accelerate tuberculosis and silicosis diagnosis. Following the World Health Organisation's recommendations, the department is hosting a conference from today until Saturday in Sandton, Gauteng, to discuss using AI to improve diagnosis and address backlogs, especially among mineworkers. The department’s, Foster Mohale says the conference will feature health professionals, mining representatives, and AI tech companies to promote awareness […] todayJune 20, 2024 23
