Water extraction and weight of buildings see half of China’s cities sink

Water extraction and weight of buildings see half of China’s cities sink

A new satellite assessment suggests that nearly half the land under major cities in China are sinking caused by human activity. In coastal cities, this subsidence threatens millions of people with flooding as sea levels rise. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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World

Nippon Steel says U.S Steel will remain ‘iconic’ after purchase

Nippon Steel says its purchase of U.S steel would ensure the company remains an American icon. U.S president Joe Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump have made campaign promises to block the deal. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

April 19, 2024 16

Namibia

Oshikuku Town Council Allocates 23 Residential Plots to Shack Dwellers Federation Beneficiaries

The Oshikuku Town Council recently distributed 23 residential plots to beneficiaries of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia as part of their ongoing efforts to tackle the housing shortage in the area. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Town Mayor Julia Endjambi reiterated the council's dedication to providing affordable land to individuals with ultra and low incomes. She emphasized that a portion of land allocations by the council are consistently reserved […]

April 19, 2024 10

Namibia

Namibia Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Tensions in Middle East

International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, has expressed Namibia's growing concern over developments in the Middle East. In a statement, Mushelenga highlighted the potential for current events to escalate into a broader conflict in the region and beyond. He emphasized Namibia's call for maximum restraint to avoid exacerbating the already delicate situation underscoring that attacks, counterattacks, and threats of reprisals are detrimental to peace, a commitment all United Nations […]

April 19, 2024 5

World

U.S Congress mulls over foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine

Lawmakers in the United States are discussing a new set of foreign aid bills which Congressional leaders are hoping to pass this weekend. They include roughly $95 billion worth of spending to support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — as well as providing humanitarian relief to Gaza. Pressure to approve the funding has intensified following Iran's airstrikes on Israel last week. On Thursday, the US unveiled sanctions against the Iranian regime. […]

April 19, 2024 21

World

Google fires 28 employees over anti-Israel protests

Google has fired 28 employees for protesting the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government to provide cloud and artificial intelligence services. The search engine giant called the protests on Google property "unacceptable" while protest organizers accused Google of firing workers "indiscriminately". Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

April 19, 2024 38

South Africa

S.A Public Protector Office Ordered to Explain Gratuity Delay to Former Chief

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the Office of the South African Public Protector to submit its reasons today for not disbursing a ten-million-rand gratuity to former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, as per the court's directive. Delays in Mkhwebane's urgent challenge were caused by the office's failure to promptly provide essential documents. According to News24, Judge Colleen Collis attributed the application's delayed readiness solely to the actions of the […]

April 19, 2024 11

Business / Economics

March 2024 Vehicle Sales Reach Highest Level Since July 2016

Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde, commented on the March 2024 vehicle sales, stating that out of the 1,451 vehicles sold, 1,269 were purchased by dealerships and 182 by rental agencies, with no sales to the government. Commercial vehicles were the main driver behind the surge in sales.

April 19, 2024 38

Namibia

SADC Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Labour Migration Through Skills Development

The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry alongside the International Labour Organization, hosted a pivotal workshop on labour migration within SADC. Stakeholders emphasized Skills Portability, Recognition, and Anticipation, aiming to bolster institutional frameworks and policies. Lydia Indombo: the Executive Director at the Ministry.

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