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 […] today21 June, 2024
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. today21 June, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today21 June, 2024
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. today21 June, 2024
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: today21 June, 2024
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 […] today20 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Declares National Emergency Amid Severe Drought, Allocates N$825 Million for Relief The government has declared a national emergency due to a severe drought and allocated N$825 million for relief efforts. However, Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa announced a funding gap of N$482 million, with the total required amount being N$1.307 billion. Poor rainfall in the 2023/24 season has caused a 53% reduction in crop yields, and the country's dams are only at 55% capacity, exacerbating the water shortage, especially in central […] today20 June, 2024
insert_link World Kishida Cabinet faces no confidence motion Japan’s main opposition party is filing a no-confidence motion against Cabinet. The move follows criticisms of government measures to reform party funding as ‘inadequate’. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today20 June, 2024
insert_link World 900,000 Indian students impacted after government nullifies exams 900,000 students in India are now stuck in limbo after officials scrapped a common entrance exam just a day after the students took the test. Officials say the "integrity of the exam was compromised" - raising concerns about questions leaking ahead of the test. The exam is mandatory for students seeking admissions in PhD programs or looking for teaching roles in federal government run universities. Ishan Garg has more from […] today20 June, 2024
