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03 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Paladin Energy’s Langer Heinrich Mine Achieves Production Milestone

Paladin Energy, a prominent player in the uranium mining sector, has recently announced a significant milestone at its Langer Heinrich Mine. The company disclosed that the mine has achieved its first production milestone following a successful restart. This development comes as a result of strategic initiatives undertaken by Paladin Energy to resume operations at the Langer Heinrich uranium mine. In May 2022, Paladin Energy unveiled plans to raise N$169 million […]

3 April, 2024

World

Biden & Xi discuss Taiwan and AI

US President Joseph Biden and China's president Xi Jinping have spoken about Taiwan, AI and regular communication in their first conversation since November. The leaders of the two global superpowers both reportedly engaged in tough issues as a way to manage their often rocky relationship. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

3 April, 2024

World

Trump pays $175 million bond

Donald Trump has posted a 175 million dollar bond tied to his civil fraud case. This comes a week after an appeals court substantially reduced the amount the former president needed to pay. William Denselow reports from New York.

3 April, 2024

South Africa

DA Calls for Urgent Debate and Vote on Motion of No Confidence Against SA’s National Assembly Speaker

The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has demanded an immediate debate and vote on a motion of no confidence against the country's National Assembly Speaker, Mapisa-Nqakula. The party argues that Parliament must hold the speaker accountable, citing serious allegations against her, including charges of corruption and money laundering. Siviwe Gwarube of the DA emphasizes that the integrity and credibility of the National Assembly are on the line.

3 April, 2024

Namibia

Prosecutor General Investigates Alleged Looting of SME Bank

Martha Imalwa, the Prosecutor General, has stated that she and her team are meticulously examining documents that detail the alleged looting of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank. This scrutiny aims to determine whether any criminal activities contributed to the bank's closure in 2017. The directive came after Supreme Court judge Dave Smuts instructed the court's registrar to provide a set of documents filed by the bank's liquidators in the […]

3 April, 2024

Namibia

28 Rhino Poachings recorded in 2024

The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry has reported a total of 28 rhinos poached since the beginning of the year, with no cases of elephant poaching recorded. In a press statement released on Monday, MEFT spokesperson Romeo Muyunda disclosed that 19 of the rhinos were poached in the Etosha National Park, with 10 discovered during dehorning operations conducted throughout March. Additionally, Muyunda confirmed reports of four white rhinos poached on […]

2 April, 2024

South Africa

African Transformation Movement Raises Concerns Over SA’s Digital Nomad Visa Bill

The African Transformation Movement in South Africa has voiced significant concerns regarding the introduction of a Digital Nomad visa Bill. The party argues that this move undermines the universally accepted principle that visas should only be granted to foreign nationals contributing to the host nation's economy through employment and tax payments. According to Zama Ntshona, spokesperson for the ATM, the introduction of the Bill contradicts the principles of economic development […]

2 April, 2024

World

Japan condemns N Korea missile launch

Japan is condemning North Korea following a ballistic missile launch. The missile flew 650 kilometers before landing short of Japanese waters. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

2 April, 2024

South Africa

The African Christian Democratic Party of South Africa Criticizes ANC’s Accusations Regarding Gaza Conflict Support

The African Christian Democratic Party of South Africa has expressed strong disapproval of a poster released by the ANC, in which it accuses the ACDP and other political parties of endorsing violence against men, women, and children in Gaza. ACDP officials recently conducted a peace mission to Israel last month. Marie Sukers, a representative of the ACDP, stated that the ANC's actions over the past decade, particularly regarding the Israel-Gaza […]

2 April, 2024