insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama on Interest Rate Cuts In the midst of heated debates and mixed emotions surrounding the potential for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, Business and Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama provides insightful analysis on the matter. Sheehama notes that current economic indicators suggest a favorable environment for a rate cut. "If we look at the current inflation trends, we see that inflation is starting to cool off, with some prices beginning to decline. […] todayJuly 29, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town’s electricity teams attended to almost 19-thousand primarily storm-related faults in the past two weeks The City of Cape Town’s electricity teams attended to almost 19-thousand primarily storm-related faults in the past two weeks. Ongoing winter storms have wreaked havoc across the city, resulting in damages in excess of 16.6-million-rand to date on power infrastructure alone. Mayoral committee member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, says the city’s Area South, which includes Mitchells Plain, Muizenberg, Wynberg and Gugulethu, recorded the highest incidents of damaged infrastructure: todayJuly 29, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Nigerian Police Say Foreign Mercenaries Involved in Planned Nationwide Protest Police authorities in Nigeria have raised alarm that foreign mercenaries are involved in a planned protest in the country next week. Tesem Akende reports. todayJuly 29, 2024 6
insert_link World Majority of US voters back Biden’s decision to exit presidential race Almost all US voters believe President Joe Biden made the right decision by dropping out of this year's presidential election, according to a new poll. A New York Times/Siena College survey found 87 percent of registered voters approved of him withdrawing from the race last Sunday. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayJuly 29, 2024 9
insert_link Uncategorized US says Hezbollah behind Golan Heights rocket attack The United States says Hezbollah is behind Saturday's rocket attack in the Golan Heights which killed at least 12 people, most of them children. It is feared this incident could be the tipping point for tensions between the Lebanese militant group and its neighbour Israel. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayJuly 29, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Nigeria is tightening security at its borders ahead of a planned protest Nigeria is tightening security at its borders ahead of a planned protest against hardship and bad governance by young people across the country. Tesem Akende reports. todayJuly 29, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics 29 July 2024 Morniing Biz News: UCOM and BDQ Partner to Revitalize Namibia’s Telecom Sector; Rand Gains Against Dollar Amidst U.S. Inflation Data UCOM and BDQ Mobile Network Solutions Partner to Boost Namibia's Telecom Sector In a strategic move set to transform Namibia’s telecommunications landscape, UCOM has entered into a significant 10-year partnership with BDQ Mobile Network Solutions. According to The Brief, this collaboration aims to rejuvenate Namibia's third mobile phone operator through the deployment of cutting-edge telecommunications equipment and advanced technological solutions provided by BDQ and American-based VANU Technology. This initiative promises […] todayJuly 29, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Namibia Investment Promotion And Development Board Clarifies Mandate Amid Allegations In response to allegations from The Namibian Newspaper, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board clarified that its mandate is to facilitate investment by both foreign and local investors and to coordinate Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises. The board aims to position Namibia as a preferred investment destination. NIPDB's Titus Shivute. todayJuly 29, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia SADC’s Electoral Advisory Council to Conduct Pre-Election Goodwill Mission in Namibia The SADC Electoral Advisory Council will carry out a Pre-Election Assessment Goodwill Mission in Namibia from today to 06 August. This mission is in preparation for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections scheduled for November. Shoki Kandjimi: The Information Communication Technology ministry's spokesperson. todayJuly 29, 2024 14
