insert_link Business / Economics 10 January 2025 Morning Biz News Update: Growth in Milk Production, Trade Relations, and Economic Challenges Milk Production Surges Namibia’s milk production saw a notable increase in the third quarter, reaching 4.2 million litres, which marks a 7.5% year-on-year growth and an 11% rise compared to the previous quarter. According to the Bank of Namibia, the growth is attributed to the rise in the number of milk-producing cows and technological advancements that have improved production efficiency, reinforcing the positive outlook for the local dairy industry. […] today10 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics ActionSA criticizes 2024 mid-term budget promises ActionSA says the 2024 mid-term budget fails to meet the government of National Unity’s promises. Party representative Alan Beesley welcomed increased SARS funding but criticised the 1.1-percent economic growth projection, saying it falls short of the needed three-percent. Beesley argues that government neglects economic stability, keeping a bloated cabinet while essential services like policing, healthcare, and education suffer. He labels the budget’s priorities as misplaced, calling for urgent focus on […] today31 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa Civil Rights Groups Protest Outside SARS Over Rising Violence Against Whistleblowers Defend Our Democracy and other civil rights groups protested outside SARS head office in Pretoria, spotlighting the rising violence against whistleblowers. This includes the recent assassination attempt of Coreth Naudé, who survived while probing a corruption case tied to SARS. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation's Phumla Williams says the protest stands in solidarity with those risking their lives for justice: today30 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria police fire tear gas on hardship protests By Laurie Churchman Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters in the northern city of Kano and in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living. Africa's most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued naira after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ended a costly fuel subsidy and liberalised the […] today1 August, 2024
