The Khalipha Gazette
"News for the Ketswayoni people, by the Ketswayoni people."
Stock market shoots up as government reports great gains in the economy, despite fears of foreign harassment.
The stock reported a sharp increase today after Elder Mandla Siyanda of the Ubani Tribe announced the Council of Elder's latest report on the growth and expansion of the economy under their Five-Year Expansion plan. It detailed the growing strength of the Union industrial sector and the increased income from the food exports to other countries. Industries such as production of refined metals, vehicles, consumer items, and military arms are being expanded and the farms are becoming more and more productive as better tools and equipment are brought in. Discovery of raw resources such as natural gas, metals, and hopefully even oil are currently underway, but the foundation for a better economic return this quarter has been laid.
This was an amazing increase, as increasing reports of protests and fears across the Union about the companies and corporations of foreign nations creeping into Ketswayo, with reports of Ardanii International stock's being bought up in great swathes and other companies moving into the industrial sector and causing some Ketswayoni companies to suffer. Some companies, such as Isihlahla Pharmaceuticals, have been forced to file bankruptcy or make deals with other corporations for a merger to save their companies. Furthermore, the foreign companies and their host nation's governments are forming lobbies that are petitioning the Watchfire Council to open up the country to their companies more and more. While intense protests have so far seen little progress by them, many are worried as more and more appear, that they'll start to make headway any day now.
The government has promised to look into it and has provided financial support for the companies, providing some stability in the market but many wonder whether or not this will last, as those promoting and protesting this trend gather political strength. But even with all this, the Ketswayoni people and their nation have their burgeoning economy and independence to be proud of, and the future can only hold greater heights of achievement for the Union.
Ketswayoni followers of the Umoyan religion clash with Catholic missionaries over monument of Jesus in the town of Idwalla.- Domestic
Council of Elders considering seeking international ties with other nations to boost trade and make friends in the hostile global climate.- International
The Impi Tribe's football team, the Qatha Warriors, won their first game against the Uxolo Tribe's Inkemba Slayers. They will play again next week to see who wins the first round of the Tribal Games.- Sports