After pausing in June, the US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hike interest rates again on Wednesday, adopting its most restrictive monetary stance for 22 years, despite recent signs of slowing inflation.
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G20 energy ministers fail to agree
Energy ministers from the group of 20 nations meeting in India Saturday failed to agree on a roadmap to phase down the use of fossil fuels in the global energy mix. A final statement after the meeting did not even mention coal, a major contributor to global warming.
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ReconAfrica exceeds fundraising target…raises N$133 million to drill additional Kavango wells
The Canadian company exploring for black gold in the Kavango regions, Reconnaissance Energy Africa, last week announced it managed to raise just over US$7.4 million (about N$133 million) to continue its Namibian drilling campaign. Recon exceeded initial expectations as it aimed to raise US$6.5 million.
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NAFAU secures 7% for PnP Namibia employees
Pick n Pay Namibia and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) signed a substantive agreement on 10 July 2023.
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Opinion – Russia and Africa: Joining Efforts for Peace, Progress and a Successful Future
On July 27-28, St Petersburg will host the second Russia-Africa Summit and Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum.
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Mr and Miss Face of Namibia 2023 coronation at N/a’an ku sê
As the countdown begins for the Mr and Miss Face of Namibia pageant, contestants are preparing to shine on stage, hoping to impress the distinguished panel of judges with their unique qualities and talents.
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Adequate correctional staff critical to safety – Mbumba
Adequate correctional facilities’ staff is critical in order to ensure safety and security on a 24-hour basis, while creating a conducive environment for the effective delivery of rehabilitation programmes.
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Africans benefit from journalism training on disasters
Fifteen journalists from various countries spent last week in Türkiye, where they were taken through intensive training on disaster reporting.
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Italy hope World Cup showing can build women’s game at home
Italy hope to build the credibility of their women’s soccer programme as they kick off at the World Cup against Argentina at Eden Park today, coach Melina Bertolini said, using the momentum of their remarkable 2019 campaign.
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A happy Messi is good news for Miami – and Argentina
Lionel Messi provided the perfect finish to start his career with Inter Miami with a brilliant winning goal on Friday, but what may be most significant from his debut was how totally happy he looks again.