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World Bank slashes global growth forecast to 2.9%, warns of ‘stagflation’ risk

The war in Ukraine had magnified the slowdown in the global economy, which was now entering what could become “a protracted period of feeble growth and elevated inflation,” the World Bank said in its Global Economic Prospects report, warning that the outlook could still grow worse.

By The Standard Jun. 8, 2022
Renewables steal limelight in French polls
Renewables steal limelight in French polls

Just 10 days ahead of a runoff that will determine who will lead the European Union’s second-largest economy for the next five years, polls show the centrist president is slightly ahead of his far-right rival, but the contest promises to be tight.

By The Standard Apr. 17, 2022
Mboweni hails Sadc public financial management law

Mboweni, who served as Finance minister of South Africa from 2018 to 2021, stressed that a PFM law cannot achieve much without the acceptance and active support of a country’s political leadership, specifically the presidium and cabinet.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022
Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte’s cozy relationship with China. -REUTERS

By The Standard Sep. 19, 2021
5 Top Tech Platforms for Students to Practice Speaking a Foreign Language

Most of us have studied at least one foreign language in school. We studied vocabulary, sentence structures, formal and casual expressions, etc. This allows us to read and write in that language.Not as much emphasis is placed on speaking the language in school classrooms, however. And students who plan to travel to a foreign country, […]

By The Standard Sep. 15, 2021
Promoting clean energy, natural gas and energy transition in Africa

The Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF), a private sector organisation committed to enhancing sustainable economic partnerships between Germany and Africa, will host a German Pavilion at African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town. Driving a strong investment narrative, the pavilion is dedicated to promoting Africa’s green hydrogen and natural gas potential to accelerate the […]

By The Standard Aug. 22, 2021
Complete Guide: How to Buy a Used Car

Before going on the drive, be sure you and the seller buckle your saftey belts, adjust your mirrors, and obey all posted signs. Now comes the all important test drive. Before you perform this, it is best to ask the seller to correct as many yellow boxes as possible, such as low engine oil and […]

By The Standard Aug. 1, 2021
Bitcoin: The Digital Asset’s Undying Popularity and Rising Security Threat

Worth only mere cents when introduced to the public in 2010, Bitcoin has, slowly but surely, risen through the ranks. The digital currency evolved from being regarded as just a computer geek and libertarian dream to one of the most cherished currencies of the contemporary era. Bitcoin, along with the crypto market, witnessed a boom […]

By The Standard Jul. 28, 2021
From ‘hated one’ to Euro star, Sterling is England’s inspiration

LONDON — Raheem Sterling will complete a remarkable journey from vilified scapegoat to England legend if the forward inspires his side to victory in today’s Euro 2020 final against Italy. Sterling has been England’s most influential player during their historic run to a first major final in 55 years. Gareth Southgate’s side are one win […]

By The Standard Jul. 10, 2021
World Bank slashes global growth forecast to 2.9%, warns of ‘stagflation’ risk

The war in Ukraine had magnified the slowdown in the global economy, which was now entering what could become “a protracted period of feeble growth and elevated inflation,” the World Bank said in its Global Economic Prospects report, warning that the outlook could still grow worse.

By The Standard Jun. 8, 2022
Ukraine war accelerates Germany’s renewable energy transition

Last month German Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock, a leader of the Green Party, which entered a coalition government last fall with Prime Minister Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats, pledged that Germany would stop importing oil from Russia by the end of 2022, and wean itself off Russian natural gas as soon as possible. In the short-term, that may mean finding alternative suppliers for fossil fuels, including the United States.

By The Standard May. 14, 2022
The end of the American dream?

BY BART STAR-JAMES United States President Joe Biden does not seem to know where he is as history slowly turns its wheels of fortune to the east. A talking head of him or an acolyte frequently appears on our screens spewing out threatening diatribes of vindictiveness and sanctions against Russia completely oblivious of the imminent […]

By The Standard May. 13, 2022
Renewables steal limelight in French polls

Just 10 days ahead of a runoff that will determine who will lead the European Union’s second-largest economy for the next five years, polls show the centrist president is slightly ahead of his far-right rival, but the contest promises to be tight.

By The Standard Apr. 17, 2022
Mboweni hails Sadc public financial management law

Mboweni, who served as Finance minister of South Africa from 2018 to 2021, stressed that a PFM law cannot achieve much without the acceptance and active support of a country’s political leadership, specifically the presidium and cabinet.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022
Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte’s cozy relationship with China. -REUTERS

By The Standard Sep. 19, 2021
5 Top Tech Platforms for Students to Practice Speaking a Foreign Language

Most of us have studied at least one foreign language in school. We studied vocabulary, sentence structures, formal and casual expressions, etc. This allows us to read and write in that language.Not as much emphasis is placed on speaking the language in school classrooms, however. And students who plan to travel to a foreign country, […]

By The Standard Sep. 15, 2021
Promoting clean energy, natural gas and energy transition in Africa

The Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF), a private sector organisation committed to enhancing sustainable economic partnerships between Germany and Africa, will host a German Pavilion at African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town. Driving a strong investment narrative, the pavilion is dedicated to promoting Africa’s green hydrogen and natural gas potential to accelerate the […]

By The Standard Aug. 22, 2021
Complete Guide: How to Buy a Used Car

Before going on the drive, be sure you and the seller buckle your saftey belts, adjust your mirrors, and obey all posted signs. Now comes the all important test drive. Before you perform this, it is best to ask the seller to correct as many yellow boxes as possible, such as low engine oil and […]

By The Standard Aug. 1, 2021
Bitcoin: The Digital Asset’s Undying Popularity and Rising Security Threat

Worth only mere cents when introduced to the public in 2010, Bitcoin has, slowly but surely, risen through the ranks. The digital currency evolved from being regarded as just a computer geek and libertarian dream to one of the most cherished currencies of the contemporary era. Bitcoin, along with the crypto market, witnessed a boom […]

By The Standard Jul. 28, 2021
From ‘hated one’ to Euro star, Sterling is England’s inspiration

LONDON — Raheem Sterling will complete a remarkable journey from vilified scapegoat to England legend if the forward inspires his side to victory in today’s Euro 2020 final against Italy. Sterling has been England’s most influential player during their historic run to a first major final in 55 years. Gareth Southgate’s side are one win […]

By The Standard Jul. 10, 2021
Why is Coinbase the best platform for Trading Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrency trading has become one of the most popular forms of trading over the past few years. Debuting just around a decade ago, the concept of cryptocurrency has evolved to an extent that it has now become an important and frequently talked about element of the international markets. Cryptocurrencies often stay in the headlines every […]

By The Standard Apr. 23, 2021
American medical support and its consequences

SINCE the beginning of the Covid -19 coronavirus pandemic, the United States (US) government has repeatedly announced an increase in assistance to African countries to combat the consequences associated with the new disease. BY OWN CORRESPONDENT In particular, the US embassy in Zimbabwe announced the allocation of $18 million as assistance towards the Covid-19 response […]

By The Standard Sep. 28, 2020
China’s Guangzhou city says 111 Africans tested positive for coronavirus

China’s Guangzhou city says 111 Africans tested positive for coronavirus total of 111 Africans in China’s southern city of Guangzhou had tested positive for the novel coronavirus as of Monday, the Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.

By The Standard Apr. 14, 2020
Where does Syrian oil flow?

United States President Donald Trump approved the conducting of an expanded military mission to ensure the safety of oil fields in eastern Syria.

By The Standard Nov. 13, 2019
Russia returns to Africa with a bang

BY OWN CORRESPONDENT On October 23 to 24, 2019, the Economic Forum Russia-Africa Summit was held for the first time in Sochi, Russia. More than 6000 delegates from 104 countries attended the summit, including more than 40 heads of African States, at least 120 Foreign Affairs ministers, more than 1 900 representatives of official foreign […]

By The Standard Nov. 2, 2019
What do US tanks do at the borders of Belarus?

As part of the “Defender Europe 2020” exercises, armoured vehicles of 1 division of the United States Army were relocated to Lithuania.

By The Standard Oct. 31, 2019
A history of French interference in Africa

FOR centuries France has had an undoubted special feeling for the African continent.

By The Standard Sep. 28, 2019
Zambian opportunity for Zim mining suppliers

Zimbabwean companies in the mining supplies sector are being encouraged by the country’s national trade development and promotion organisation ZimTrade, to take advantage of opportunities in the Zambian market.

By The Standard Sep. 15, 2019