City of Windhoek announces Katutura water interruptions

City of Windhoek announces Katutura water interruptions

The City of Windhoek has announced water interruptions in Katurura today. The affected areas include Grysblok, Soweto, and Katutura Central. City spokesperson Ciliie Kapolo explains.

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Africa

Resistant mosquito threatens malaria fight

A new species of mosquito is driving up malaria infections in Africa, fuelling a growing public health concern. The Anopheles stephensi mosquito, shortened by some entomologists to "steve", has so far been detected in seven African countries. According to the World Health Organization, the mosquito, which originated in South Asia, was first detected in Djibouti in 2012, since then, the new species has since spread to Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana.

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Business / Economics

Emerging markets experience 9% drop in Foreign Direct Investment

Global foreign direct investment flows could rise modestly in 2024 after a marginal increase last year due to higher investment in some European economies, the United Nations trade body said on Wednesday. Emerging Markets have seen a decline in Foreign Direct Investment in 2023 by 9 percent to $841 billion. Meanwhile, developing Asian countries bore the brunt with a 12% decrease, and China reported an unusual 6% drop in FDI […]

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Lifestyle

Austrians are the happiest nation in Europe

Despite the pandemic and war, most Europeans reported they were quite satisfied with their lives in a 2022 survey. Austria came out top, while Germany and Bulgaria brought up the rear. Deutsche Welle reports that Austrians have been ranked as the most satisfied people in the European Union, according to Eurostat. On a scale of 1 to 10, Austrians rated their overall life satisfaction at 7.9, putting them ahead of […]

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Health / Medical

Gaza health system on the brink of collapse

The World Health Organisation says the health system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse. According to a WHO health emergency officer, the organisation needs more aid and medical supplies to assist with the unfolding "catastrophe". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Namibia

Information Commissioner’s office regulations await National Assembly approval

With regulations for the Information Commissioner’s office, which will be tasked with the implementation of the Access to Information Act awaiting the National Assembly’s endorsement, we reached out the Ministry of Information, and Communication Technology spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi for a progress update.

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Namibia

Swapo Youth League’s 50% Cabinet seat proposal valid

Political Analyst, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah says the Swapo Party Youth League's proposal to allocate 50 percent of the ruling party's parliamentary and cabinet seats to young members is valid. However, Kamwanyah says that it should be based on merit.

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APO International

Burundian farmers celebrate great yields thanks to African Development Bank support

Burundian farmers told visiting government officials and African Development representatives that they are delighted with the year’s great yields thanks to the hybrid, climate-resilient seeds and multi -strand support that has been provided by the Bank. Several cooperative members expressed their satisfaction. Marie-Thérèse Nahabaganwa, chair of the Tsindinzara (Combating Hunger in Kirundi) cooperative that works 200 hectares in the Muhara and Kagera–Ruhohera valleys, reported that her cooperative received from six […]

January 18, 2024

APO International

Eritrea Participates in the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit

Eritrea is participating in the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit, currently taking place in Kampala, Uganda. This event is followed by the 3rd Summit of the G-77 and China. The 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit is being conducted under the theme “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,” while the Summit of the G-77 and China is focused on the theme “Leaving No One Behind.” The Summit was preceded by a two-day meeting […]

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