The Panama Canal Authority recently launched a pivotal pilot project focused on desalinating water. This initiative aims to ensure the quality of drinking water for nearly 60% of Panama’s population who depend on this crucial interoceanic route. Prompted by increased salinity in Lake Gatun—key to the canal’s operation—this project counters the severe droughts driven by […]
Related Posts
South African Airways Resumes Brazil Flights
ANAC will announce on Monday that South African Airways can restart its Brazil routes. Flights will connect Johannesburg and Cape Town to São Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport in October. This move strengthens Brazil’s aviation ties with Africa. Additionally, discussions about Brazil-Angola aviation partnerships are in progress. In August, Brazil’s President, Lula da Silva, expressed concerns about […]
Chile’s Central Bank Cuts Rates, Still Tops Global Charts
Chile’s Central Bank, BCCh, recently reduced the monetary policy rate (TPM) by 75 basis points to 8.25%. Despite this cut, Chile still has one of the world’s most contractionary TPMs. A report by Scotiabank estimates Chile’s real TPM in December to be 3.75%. This ranks it among the five highest globally. In comparison, Chile’s current […]
Fewer Mozambique Families Face Severe Hunger
Only 9% of Mozambique households faced acute food shortages in 2022, down from 30% in 2019. The Stats Office reported this drop. Cabo Delgado has a pressing issue. A quarter of its families are still food insecure. Last year, the number was 49%. Years of violent conflict have forced many in Cabo Delgado to find […]