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2334 Results / Page 79 of 260

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World

Quad prepare to tackle China tensions

US-China tensions will be in focus this weekend when US President Joseph Biden holds a meeting with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan. The Quad Summit will look at ways to counter security in the Indo-Pacific amid increased Chinese assertiveness. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today23 September, 2024

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South Africa

UDM Warns Against 46% Electricity Price Hike, Citing Unbearable Burden on Consumers

To South Africa, where the UDM says the looming 46-percent electricity price hike developments raise serious concerns regarding the potential impact on consumers and the broader economy. The party's deputy president, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, says the mismanagement of Eskom should not be passed on to consumers, who should not bear the eight-billion-rand resulting cost. He says a proposed 46-percent hike would place an unbearable burden on consumers, already grappling with the […]

today23 September, 2024

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Business / Economics

23rd September Morning Biz News: Otjikoto Biomass Boosts Oshikoto Economy, Sasol & Eskom Explore LNG, and Global Markets Steady

  Otjikoto Biomass Power Station to Inject Millions into Oshikoto Region Namibia Power Corporation's 40MW Otjikoto Biomass Power Station is set to provide a major economic boost to the Oshikoto region. The project is expected to inject between N$200 million and N$245 million annually, as local farmers and contractors supply wood chips to fuel the plant, reports The Brief. This investment not only strengthens the region’s economy but also supports […]

today23 September, 2024

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Africa

UN Chief Urges Immediate Halt to Assault on Sudan’s al-Fashir by RSF

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "gravely alarmed" by reports of a large-scale attack on the Sudanese city of al-Fashir by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces says Reuters. A U.N. spokesperson stated on Saturday that Guterres has called on the RSF leader to immediately stop the assault. The Secretary-General warned that any further escalation could spread the conflict across Sudan's western Darfur region

today23 September, 2024

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Business / Economics

Local economist provides his perspective on the U.S Fed’s move to cut interest rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented a significant half-percentage-point interest rate cut, exceeding typical reductions. According to Reuters, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated the decision underscores policymakers' commitment to maintaining low unemployment as inflation continues to ease. Local economist Gabriel Erastus also provided his perspective on the move.  

today23 September, 2024

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Namibia

Viral Videos Spark Outrage Over South West Africa Peoples’s Organization Rally Food Distribution

Two viral social media videos show organizers of the South West Africa People's Organization tossing food to attendees at a rally in Walvis Bay. The footage has ignited nationwide debate, with critics accusing the ruling SWAPO party of disrespecting citizens' dignity. Rinaani Musutua from the Basic Income Grant Coalition also voiced concerns, adding to the growing criticism of SWAPO's handling of the event.  

today23 September, 2024

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Namibia

Government Needs National Fertiliser Strategy to Boost Agricultural Competitiveness

Emma Haiyambo, Director of Research at the Bank of Namibia, has called for a national fertiliser production strategy to reduce the country’s reliance on costly imports reports The Brief. She explained that local fertiliser production would lower costs, making high-quality inputs more accessible to farmers and improving agricultural productivity. Haiyambo emphasized that Namibia's dependence on foreign fertilisers hinders its ability to compete in global markets. A domestic fertiliser industry could […]

today23 September, 2024

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World

EU pledges 35 billion Euro loan to Ukraine

The European Union has announced a roughly 39 billion dollar loan to Ukraine funded by profits from Russia's frozen assets. This payment is the EU's contribution to a 50 billion dollar plan agreed upon by G7 nations over the summer. William Denselow reports from Brussels.  

today23 September, 2024