February 2024 - Page 209 of 225

Cancer cases to rise by 77% by 2050, according to WHO

Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization. The W-H-O's International Agency for Research on Cancer says tobacco, alcohol, obesity and air pollution are behind the predicted rise. Sally Patterson has more.

2 February, 2024

South Africa

South AFrica’s Equal Education Urges Government Review of Controversial BELA Bill

Equal Education, a South African learner rights organization, calls on the government to address concerns in the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill before finalization. The bill, aimed at updating basic education laws, faces criticism for potentially criminalizing parents and caregivers who don't send children to school. Researcher Katherine Sutherland of the Equal Education Law Centre urges the National Council of Provinces to amend specific aspects for a more balanced education […]

2 February, 2024

Namibia

NWR and RTC Collaborate to Elevate Reho Spa: Overcoming Transfer Hurdles for a Transformed Destination

Namibia Wildlife Resorts and the Rehoboth Town Council are diligently addressing challenges related to the transfer of Reho Spa, focusing on the completion of necessary payments at the deeds office. Acknowledging administrative hurdles, RTC's Acting CEO Ronald Windswaai expresses optimism about resolving these matters promptly. Anticipating a transformation, officials highlight strategic developments and renovations for Reho Spa. The comprehensive plans include upgrading accommodation facilities, introducing modern amenities, and promoting eco-friendly […]

2 February, 2024

Africa

Discrimination against young African diasporans in France, U.K. and U.S. is driving interest and connection towards Africa, a new report

What’s it like being an African youth in the diaspora? According to the new Being African: How Africans Experience the Diaspora report, diasporic African youths experience different types of discrimination — exoticization in France, microaggressions in the UK, and surveillance and profiling in the US. The latest research report by narrative-change organization Africa No Filter investigates how young Africans experience their diaspora, how they define being African and the basis of their […]

2 February, 2024

Business / Economics

IJG Ghost Biz – 1 February

Gary talks to The Ghost about Lewis Stores; Truworths; Checkers; Transaction Capital and WeBuyCars; and Microsoft. https://iono.fm/e/1401452

2 February, 2024

Business / Economics

Spotlight Feature – Quinton van Rooyen Jnr.

Laimi finds out more about the Trustco Group Deputy CEO and avid fitness fanatic. https://iono.fm/e/1401456

2 February, 2024

Business / Economics

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 1 February

David speaks to Ulrich Hansen from WinWin Namibia about their marketing campaign for Namport and how recent developments in the shipping industry will impact both them and their client going forward. https://iono.fm/e/1401496

2 February, 2024

Sport

Australia win toss and bowl in 1st ODI against the West Indies

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the first of three one-day internationals against the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The Australians gave ODI debuts to pacemen Lance Morris and Xavier Bartlett, while Josh Inglis, who has tested positive for Covid-19, will play within team protocols. Exciting young paceman Shamar Joseph, the hero of West Indies' eight-run Test win with 7-68 at the […]

2 February, 2024

Sport

Sri Lanka bowl first in one-off Test against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the one-off Test match against Afghanistan at Sinhalese Sports Club grounds in Colombo on Friday. Dhananjaya de Silva became the 18th man to captain Sri Lanka in Test match cricket. Seam bowler Chamika Gunasekara is making his Test debut for Sri Lanka as the hosts opted to play three seamers and one spinner. Afghanistan, meanwhile, handed Test debuts […]

2 February, 2024