insert_link South Africa Bidvest Group in S.A to Sell Bidvest Bank and FinGlobal for Sustainable Growth Bidvest Group In S.A has announced plans to sell Bidvest Bank and FinGlobal, aiming to secure dedicated financial services ownership for sustainability. Group CEO Mpumi Madisa stated that the disposal process seeks to find a buyer by year-end, pending regulatory approvals. The remaining insurance businesses will be integrated into Bidvest's automotive division. Madisa emphasized that this strategic restructuring aims to facilitate sustainable growth and value creation for stakeholders, assuring customers […] today5 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics EU imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles The European Union has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in a move the bloc says is in response to unfair trade practices. The EU accuses China of flooding the European market with heavily subsidized EVs. William Denselow reports from Brussels. today5 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 5 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Insights: Namibia’s Energy Exploration Highlights, Currency Movements, and Major Market Developments Shell and Galp Energies Applauded for Namibian Exploration Achievements Research firm Wood Mackenzie Exploration Survey has acknowledged Shell and Galp Energies for their notable contributions to the exploration sector, with a special emphasis on their work in Namibia. According to The Brief, the survey gathers insights from industry professionals, who are asked to identify the most admired explorers, excluding their own companies. This recognition highlights the significant strides both companies […] today5 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia FEAAURE: GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION VIEW: PETRUS AMUTENYA (OMULUNGA RADIO NEWS ANCHOR) The statistics keep pouring in on the latest number of voters that have registered for this year's elections. With over 500,000 eligible Namibians having registered, our team spoke with Petrus Amutenya News Anchor at Future Media's Omulunga Radio. today5 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa’s Western Cape is confident in the government of national unity The DA in South Africa's Western Cape is confident the formation of the government of national unity will positively impact provincial politics, leading to better service delivery. This includes the push for its Provincial Powers Bill despite ANC objections. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis told the SABC the GNU will help to unlock various policies that hinder the progress of the province's economy, enhancing infrastructure, rail transport and housing: today5 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia FEATURE: GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION VIEWS: 99FM’S MOOKS MOOTSENG With the general voter registration underway in the country, over 500 thousand eligible Namibians have registered by end of June. 99FM's Mooks Mootseng added his view. today5 July, 2024
insert_link World Zelensky’s office denies plans for interview with Tucker Carlson American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on Thursday he had secured an interview with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, but the presidential office denied there were any such plans. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. today5 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi welcomes appointment of its national chairperson as the new Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Agriculture RISE Mzansi has welcomed the appointment of its national chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, as the new Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Agriculture. Premier, Panyaza Lesufi has put together a ten-member cabinet under the banner of a government of provincial unity. RISE Mzansi’s spokesperson, Mabine Seabe, says the party’s public representatives at both national and provincial spheres of government will be accessible, accountable and serve all communities: today4 July, 2024
insert_link World Britain votes in an election expected to give Labour a landslide Britain is voting in a general election expected to overthrow the Conservative Party and hand its rival Labor Party a landslide. Polls close at ten pm local time- a series of final polls suggest Sir Kir Starmer is on course to win a House of Commons majority of more than 200- beating Tony Blair’s win in 1997. Nina-Maria Potts reports: today4 July, 2024