So much for island life greeks clash with riot police on the island of lesbos angry about a new Detention Center for migrants from africa and the middle east. Coronavirus budget crunch governments review their spending south africa to stealing with multiple crisis. And did sepang for business when the lights go out so. Switch to solar energy this is forecast a boom in the sector in ghana. Ive been pursuing lets do business migration between africa and europe remains a hot topic emotions boiling over today in the greek islands the conservative government has hardened its asylum policy with increased repatriations plans for a sea barrier and even bigger new Detention Centers but try convincing locals about that last one. Parts of the greek island of less force of burning the results of fire bombs thrown injuring 2 days of angry demonstrations islanders have long complained that the presence of thousands of migrants here threatens their safety plans for a new camp for up to 7000 people and more than theyre willing to take. One off we will resist for as long as it takes so if nothing is constructed on our island it. Away from the fury of the protests. Things could scarcely be more different wednesdays general strike on less boss and the islands of kiosks and some us has made already tranquil towns even quieter here among tama dos theres more opposition to the proposed camp with some saying they object on the migrants behalf. They live like animals inside moria n. P. R. Camps and they want to leave. They they want to leave to find a better place. Let us what we want as well therefore we are fighting for both of them and us. But the greek government says the exasperated islanders have got it wrong there are 6 times as many migrants on less boss than the other greek islands as the official capacity ministers say the new camps will make more space and improve conditions. But with so much anger already manifesting itself on the islands the people who call them home dont seem ready to believe it. You countries hit by the corona Virus Outbreak may benefit from waving to the box fiscal rules that would allow them to spend more to tackle the emergency Economic Affairs commission appollo gently loyally says the flexibility clauses in the stability and growth pact could supply or apply in exceptional circumstances italy is facing a heavy debt load and is struggling to contain the virus under the pact new date is limited to 3 percent of g. D. P. Loney says its too early to judge the effects of the virus. The shadow of the coronavirus also looming over africa governments are having to take a good look at their finances especially in one of the poorer regions of the world south africa is already facing a financial crunch the finance minister announcing measures today to rein in public spending. South africa has major headaches to deal with its cash strapped National Carrier south African Airways and its beleaguered Power Company eskom in the budget the finance minister set aside 1000000000 euros to help south African Airlines repay its debts over the next 3 years meanwhile utility eskom will receive 6800000000 euros to allow it to meet its Short Term Financial obligations the 2 companies embody the worst of south africas economy mismanagement debt and in the case of eskom Power Outages that crippled the entire country many South Africans fear that aid will trigger higher taxes in the new budget and they will have to pay more for gasoline socalled sin taxes on tobacco wine and spirits will also be increased. But despite all the financial problems the finance minister announced employees will pay 5 percent less income tax on average in 2020 corporate taxes will also be lowered a bombshell as the countrys debt burden grows at an alarming rate. Instead of hitting him battled South Africans with these taxes the government plans to slash public spending especially on Civil Servants salaries. Public transport spending will also be reduced and the Defense Budget cuts just like the Health Budget but despite these measures the government will spend more than it takes in the National Debt will continue to increase that bottom line will not amuse International Investors the rating agencies fitch and s. And p. Already downgraded South African bonds to junk status before the presentation of the new budget many economists believe moodys will soon follow suit. Energy costs in ghana are among the highest in the region businesses too reliant on the main Power Companies which is why there is a push for young entrepreneurs to harness the power of the sun to generate their ideas far investors are betting on a boom in the say in the next few years. In accra Many Enterprises late these often experience power. From you since. 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Some other stories making headlines this hour the United Nations food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme a calling for more funding to deal with swarms of locusts in east africa kenya ethiopia and somalia hardest hit and you swarms are expected to form in the coming weeks the u. N. Spokesman says prevention would be much cheaper than dealing with the impact if little is done of. Russia wants to lift restrictions on the export of diamonds from the Central African republic moscow is chair of the kimberly process and 81. 00 nation body which certifies that diamond exports do not fund conflict the african nation was hit with a diamond export ban in 2013 which was later relaxed to allow limited sales. And a doomsday vault for seeds continues to grow deep in the arctic Prince Charles sending cowslips and the Cherokee Nation adding sacred corn the facility was launched in 2008 with the a move safeguarding bio diversity in case of a global disaster it now has over a 1000000 varieties of seeds. The Worlds Largest says its stepping up its green efforts by pledging to hire a climate campaigner fox says the activist will be able to scrutinise the companys Environmental Policies the pledge comes as the group pumps a 13000000000 euros into Battery Powered cars and aims to sell a 1000000 emissions from big goals in the next few years but activists criticised the german firm for continuing to sell gas guzzling s. U. V. S and its slow transition away from the traditional combustion engine. In 2012 couple of entrepreneurs turned in a bad and army post in germany into a Business Center for chinese firms its now one of europes biggest chinese trade hubs but the coronavirus hit. Business developer michelle is proud of her. The u. S. Army used to be stationed here but for several years Chinese Business people have been living working and doing business from the socalled world factory but these days its quieter than usual deets notices when walking through the Office Building some Business People have postponed their return to germany after the Chinese New Year or because of the garbage 19 virus people here dont even want to talk about the epidemic theyre afraid that bad news might damage the project. Everyone is trying to keep a low profile. The virus is compounding an already depressing mood disputes concerning the mobile Network Supply a well way have already been straining see no german relations as well as every day business. With feeling the pressure here were noticing its difficult to get visas approvals in the embassies and were noticing its increasingly difficult to attract Chinese Investment in germany. And fewer investors thats why the 3rd building hasnt been finished yet. But found jane ho isnt discouraged she continues to work discussing new projects with the Business Development agency the virus might even have a Positive Side effect chinese entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the forced i. H. S. As an recently we have more. Client to consult in the us has settled on a new business here because before some of them they sing about doing business ok entirely and then we just care about the china market its ok. Its firmly believes in the world factory project thats why he sent a video message of solidarity to those affected in china. Hes looking forward to everyone coming back to help when the crisis is finally. The need. To. Enter the conflict zone with Tim Sebastian 16 months of gone by since a saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed by agents of his own states largest. Bref the saudi minister of state for Foreign Affairs while theres still so many Unanswered Questions about the modify more of the massive crackdown on human rights activists inside saudi arabia conflict the belief that in 60 minutes following the. Event im stephen and this is climate change. Happiness increased book. Smarter free books. This is d. Devaneys africa coming up in the next 15 minutes a big european delegation has. To africa the e. U. Is new Commission President has already said she once equal partnership for the neighboring continent weve heard that before whats different this time. And these baby locusts conflicts but when they grow wings for middle swarms in kenya people are trying to kill them before that happens