insert_link South Africa Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South. This comes in response to a World Health Organisation report indicating that climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies, such as heatwaves, wildfires and floods. The research reveals that 3.6-billion people already live in areas experiencing high levels of climate change, leading to increased disease prevalence. Stellenbosch University researcher, Tulio de Oliveira, told eNCA that reducing […] todayDecember 5, 2023 40
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force has officially promoted over 4 thousand officers The Namibian Police Force has officially promoted 4 682 officers and conferred new ranks, effective from 01 December 2023. The announcement was made by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in Windhoek. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. He added that a promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […] todayDecember 5, 2023 16
insert_link 3 Oshiwambo Uganda okuna omafaneko oku xulifapo ongeshefa yofandifa yoidjalomwa yo Farudu. Epangelo la Uganda ola ulika lina omafaneko oku xulifapo ofandifa yoidjalomwa yofarudu oyo hailandifwa kovanangeshefa vashona mo mapandavanda.. Pefimbo omupresident woshilongo sha Uganda Yoweri Museveni, ali tapopi noikundaneki kuyele neudo okwati, keudite ombili eshi oshiwana moshilongo shaye tashi djalifwa oikutu yovatilyane ovo vafya nale okudja komanenedu oilyolongo yaputuka nokutuminwa ku Africa. Tati omukalo ota ukufwapo noku pingakanekwapo noikutu yoshi Africa Nande ongaho oshiwana moUganda osha ulika elikwato pomutima ketokolo lepangelo […] todayDecember 5, 2023 12 3
insert_link APO International The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Launches Bespoke Climate Change Policy & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework at Conference of the Parties (COP 28) The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group, proudly announces the unveiling of its Climate Change Policy and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework during COP28. The momentous launch was graced by H.E. Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, the President of the Islamic Development Bank and Chairman of the Board of […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link World UN Human Rights Office calls for political solution for Israel-Hamas conflict The United Nations Human Rights Office is calling for a political solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, built on the only viable long-term basis, the full respect of the human rights of Palestinians and Israelis. UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk says the renewed and intensified hostilities will lead to even more deaths, diseases, and destruction than seen before. todayDecember 4, 2023 22
insert_link World South Korean President considers Cabinet reshuffle South Korea’s president may shake up his Cabinet as early as Monday according to reports. It comes as his approval ratings drop to just over 37 percent. Chris Gilbert reports. todayDecember 4, 2023 18
insert_link Namibia Neshuku calls on investors to develop Eengodi constituency Oshikoto’s Eengodi constituency councillor Protasiu Neshuku has encouraged investors and business people to come and invest or bring services to his constituency, as is it completely behind in terms of development. Neshuku while officially opening the Metsave shopping complex at Elambo village on Friday said the lack of development has resulted in the residents having to travel long distances to Omuthiya and Ondangwa to access various services. Neshuku also said […] todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link Africa Zambia yet to retrieve trapped miners days later Zambian officials have been unable to locate dozens of illegal miners believed to be trapped after a mudslide at an open cast copper mine on Friday. According to the BBC, the accident in Zambia's northern Copperbelt province occurred after heavy rains. Rescue teams have been pumping water from the underground pits at the Sesili mine in Chingola but have not made contact with the miners. todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia NamRa concludes Port of Walvis Bay time release report The Namibia Revenue Agency's National Technical Working Group, in collaboration with the SADC Secretariat, has concluded the Time Release Study Report at the Port of Walvis Bay. Here is NamRA's spokesperson, Steven Ndorokaze. todayDecember 4, 2023 29