insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Inspector Urges Separate Sleeping Arrangements for Children to Prevent Rape Incidents Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, Head of the Oshana Community Policing Sub-division within the Namibian Police Force, emphasized the importance of child safety during a 'Be Safe' campaign at Onaushe Combined School. Aiyambo specifically advised parents to ensure that their children sleep in separate rooms to mitigate the risk of potential rape incidents. Addressing students on Tuesday, Aiyambo highlighted instances where allegations of sibling rape had occurred, resulting in some cases where […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Firefighters Battle Unyielding Blaze in Dwarsberg Mountains, Cape Winelands The Cape Winelands District Municipality reports that firefighters are grappling to control a fire engulfing the slopes of the Dwarsberg Mountains above Rawsonville. The blaze, originating above Brandvlei Prison on Monday afternoon, swiftly spread across the mountain's summit and into the Dwarsberg mountains. Jo-Anne Otto, the municipality’s spokesperson, highlights the formidable challenge faced by teams combating the rapidly spreading fire amid tall and dense vegetation, posing heightened danger to all […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 27
insert_link World UN Secretary General convenes urgent meeting with donor countries UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres will meet with several donor countries in an attempt to persuade them to reverse their decision to pause UNRWA funding. Several countries which include the United States and Germany, put a halt on funding following allegations that several UN staff were allegedly involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayJanuary 31, 2024 16
insert_link Health / Medical Measles is on the rise around the world – we can’t let vaccination rates falter fotohay/Shutterstock Jaya Dantas, Curtin University In recent weeks a series of measles alerts have been issued around Australia, including in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, after the identification of a small number of cases in travellers returning from overseas. Meanwhile, places such as the United States and the United Kingdom have been contending with larger measles outbreaks. In fact, the World Health Organization reported a 45-fold increase in measles […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 17
insert_link Opinion Pieces Intelligence doesn’t make you immune to conspiracy theories – it’s more about thinking style The QAnon conspiracy theory has many powerful supporters. I T S/Shutterstock Darel Cookson, Nottingham Trent University Over the last two decades, and in particular over the last five years, there has been a growing scientific interest in conspiracy theories and people who believe in them. Although, some may think belief in such stories is linked to intelligence, research is beginning to show that how people think could be more important. […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 20
insert_link Sport Curry magic as Warriors down Sixers, Embiid injury scare Stephen Curry conjured a 37-point masterclass as the Golden State Warriors sent the Philadelphia 76ers spinning to a fourth straight defeat with a 119-107 victory on Tuesday. Warriors star Curry drained eight three-pointers in a devastating display of shooting that gave struggling Golden State and the Chase Center home crowd a much-needed lift after the team's shaky first half of the NBA season. The Sixers meanwhile were left sweating […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Somalia’s Quest for Progress Unveiled Through Data The Somali Integrated Household Budget Survey, supported by the World Bank, illuminates the path forward as Somalia transitions from humanitarian relief to sustainable development; The survey achieved a remarkable 96% response rate through innovative strategies such as a purpose-explaining video aired on local TV stations; The survey, conducted amid a devastating drought provides comprehensive data and serves as a compass for decision-makers, offering vital information to address poverty and improve […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Ghana: Well-Developed Africa Mutually Beneficial to Europe, Rest of the World – Pres Akufo-Add The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on world leaders to recognize that the increasing levels of inter-dependency amongst the comity of nations translates into shared destinies, whether good or bad, across the globe. Speaking at the annual Africa Day event, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, Vienna, Austria, President Akufo-Addo told the gathering of global leaders that, he believes a well-developed and prosperous Africa would be good, […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and key private sector players outline roadmap to accelerate agrifood system transformation in Near East and North Africa (NENA) region “FAO and the private sector have a shared goal – to explore innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region,” said Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, during an interactive dialogue held by FAO with key private sector players to collaborate, share insights, and collectively shape the future of agrifood systems in the region. The dialogue, titled “Engaging the Private Sector in Accelerating Agrifood Systems Transformation […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 14