insert_link Business / Economics Fed keeps rates unchanged The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged at its two-day meeting, but suggested a September rate cut could be on the cards. The central bank said inflation was getting closer to its 2% target, but there's still work to do. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayAugust 1, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Minister Christine //Hoebes Urges Voter Registration Ahead of November Elections Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoebes has called on all eligible voters to register for the upcoming November elections. She made this appeal during her address at the official opening of the Eenhana Expo. todayAugust 1, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Warns of National Security Threat After 95 Libyan Nationals Arrested in S.A In S.A, the Freedom Front Plus warns of a national security threat after 95 Libyan nationals were arrested for alleged military training at a private camp in White River, Mpumalanga. They criticise the government's inaction, especially after South Africa was grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force for failing to address money laundering and terrorism. Party leader, Pieter Groenewald urges immediate action to prevent the country from becoming a terrorist […] todayAugust 1, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Court of Appeal Declares 2023 Finance Law Unconstitutional Kenya's Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday that the government's 2023 finance law is unconstitutional, dealing a setback to President William Ruto's administration reports Reuters. This decision follows the government's withdrawal of this year's finance bill amid violent protests. Finance bills, introduced annually to parliament, outline the government's strategies for revenue generation, including tax increases and new levies. todayAugust 1, 2024 6
insert_link World US says it has no independent confirmation of Ismail Haniyeh death The United States told a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday that it has no independent confirmation as to Hamas's claims regarding Ismail Haniyeh death. An emergency session of the council was added to the schedule following the killing of Haniyeh in Iran as fears are mounting of possible regional escalation. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 1, 2024 15
insert_link World Philippines and US navies hold joint exercise in South China Sea The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea, as the two allies enhance how their militaries cooperation at a time of growing tensions in the South China Sea. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayAugust 1, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Sudan Army Chief Defiant After Drone Attack on Eastern Base During Visit Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, maintained a defiant stance on Wednesday following a drone strike on an army base he was inspecting in eastern Sudan says Reuters. The attack, which occurred during a graduation ceremony at the Gibeit army base, located approximately 100 kmfrom Port Sudan in the Red Sea state, resulted in five fatalities. This incident raises doubts about the effectiveness of recent efforts to end the 15-month […] todayAugust 1, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa SA’s Illicit Economy Costs R100 Billion Annuall In South Africa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, says the illicit economy is costing South Africa 100-billion-rand annually, undermining industrialisation and job creation. Tau highlights importers' practices like under-declaring goods' value and misusing rebates, affecting local manufacturers. He says an Inter-Agency Working Group has been formed, focusing on scrap metal, gold, clothing, textiles, footwear, and leather to combat this: todayAugust 1, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Best of Namibia 2024 Awards Celebrate Local Excellence Futuremedia and Venture Media Publications hosted the Best of Namibia Prize Giving Ceremony for the Best Of Namibia 2024 awards. This initiative celebrated businesses and organizations making significant contributions to Namibia's well-being, highlighting nominees from local barber shops to schools dedicated to nurturing young talent. Future Media's CEO, Gary Stroebel. todayAugust 1, 2024 22
