insert_link APO International Tanzania launches the national strategic plan to integrate health sector HIV, viral hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) elimination Tanzania has launched the Integrated Health Sector HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) National Strategic Plan (NSP) to contribute to ending the three epidemics by 2030. Statistics show that Tanzania has about 1.7 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) and over 2 million people infected by viral hepatitis B and C. Currently, there is limited funding to tackle viral hepatitis. Similarly, STIs are on the increase and there […] todayDecember 1, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Strengthening the fight against HIV in Ghana Samuel Kofi*, 19, from Takoradi in Ghana’s western region discovered he was HIV positive in November 2022. A situation that left him in shock and in complete denial as he thought death was staring him in the face. “I did not suspect I had HIV when I went to do the test that Wednesday,” Kofi recounts the day he knew his status. “But when it came out positive, even after […] todayDecember 1, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia NCS holds graduation ceremony for the first intake of its 30th basic training course The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) held a graduation ceremony for the first intake of its 30th basic training course held in 2023 at Omaruru on Thursday. Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Albert Kawana, during the ceremony said the Basic Training Intake 1 of 2023 began on 01 March 2023, with a total of 373 recruits consisting of 246 males and 127 females. “Today, we welcome 359 graduates […] todayDecember 1, 2023 13
insert_link Africa Ghana wants to restrict imports on 22 products – an economist explains how, why and what else must be done By Adu Owusu Sarkodie, University of Ghana Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has tabled in parliament a proposed ban or restrictions on imports of certain goods, including rice, sugar, poultry, fruit juices and animal intestines (tripe). The proposed legislation empowers the trade minister to issue licences to potential importers of goods. Critics of the policy say it will give too much power to the minister and create room for […] todayDecember 1, 2023 5
insert_link Environment COP28 Presidency and IEA deliver call-to-action on accelerating the energy transition and keeping 1.5 degrees within reach COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), have today published a Summary of the series of High-Level Dialogues they have co-chaired in the run-up to COP28. The Summary provides a call-to-action on accelerating the energy transition and keeping 1.5°C in reach. Ministers, decision makers and chief executive officers (CEOs) from over 40 countries and 20 organizations have participated in […] todayDecember 1, 2023 7
insert_link Entertainment 2023 Baker’s Bay Artists’ Retreat Exhibition, Windhoek StArt Art Gallery and OMDis are pleased to announce that the exhibition for the 2023 Baker's Bay Artists' Retreat is now open to the public. The exhibition is hosted at the Namibian Arts Association (NAA) and will close on the 29th of February 2024. While there will be no opening event this year the NAA will host an end of year party on the 15th of December, which will be […] todayDecember 1, 2023 22
insert_link World China restricts exports of key material for electric vehicle batteries Foreign buyers of some types of Chinese graphite … a key ingredient for electric car batteries … now need a permit as Beijing tightens export controls to preserve national security. China is the world's largest producer of the graphite … which is a form of carbon … and America's biggest supplier. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link 2 Namibia Murder accused makes maiden court appearance at Keetmanshoop A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old man made her first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Juventa Fredericks, made her appearance before magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed her case to 05 January 2024 for further police investigation and for the accused to acquire legal representation. State representative, Marlon Adams, opposed the granting of bail, citing that police investigating are at […] todayDecember 1, 2023 10 2
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa says the country’s water crisis shows the ANC is out of touch with reality The Freedom Front Plus party in South Africa says the water crisis in South Africa makes a mockery of the government’s mission statement about serving the people, and it shows how out of touch the ANC is with reality. According to the latest census, eleven million people in the country still do not have access to running water. FF Plus’, Adriaan de Bruyn, says the decay of water infrastructure and […] todayDecember 1, 2023 7