Oshikoto Region Faces Malaria Outbreak, Urges Early Treatment

Oshikoto Region Faces Malaria Outbreak, Urges Early Treatment

The Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Oshikoto Region, Joshua Nghipangelwa, has urged community members to seek early treatment amidst a growing outbreak of malaria. Nghipangelwa reported 256 malaria cases between January 2024 and 18 February 2024, surpassing epidemic thresholds. Nghipangelwa stated that the regional rapid response team and the district response team have initiated actions to address the outbreak. The teams have conducted investigations, […]

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South Africa

ActionSA Gears Up for Election with Extensive Nationwide Expansion

ActionSA's National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont, declares that the party has diligently established structures in all nine provinces over the past two years. With branches now present in over 45% of the country's wards, Beaumont asserts the party's readiness for the upcoming election. Emphasizing their determination, he states that ActionSA is steadfast in its goal to remove the ANC from office. The extensive groundwork and broad presence in communities signify a […]

February 21, 2024 7

World

Asia’s biggest air show underway in Singapore

Asia's biggest air show is underway in Singapore and is being attended by the world's leading aircraft manufacturers and industry leaders. Airbus showed off its A350-1000, which runs using sustainable aviation fuel. Organisers expect the show to draw crowds close to pre-pandemic levels. Patrick Fok has more.

February 21, 2024 12

Business / Economics

Japan Airlines admits subsidiaries cheated on driving tests

Japan's two biggest airlines admitted that subsidiaries allowed employees to cheat on written driving exams, according to a statement and local media, the latest embarrassing episode for the country's aviation sector. Japan Airlines (JAL) said that 11 employees from two of its subsidiaries "engaged in the malpractice of answering questions while looking at textbooks" between 2022 and 2024. Their driving permits have been returned to authorities, JAL said, […]

February 21, 2024 36

APO International

Libya’s Oil & Gas Minister to promote exploration opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

Amid efforts to bolster investment in hydrocarbon exploration, Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Mohamed Aoun, will return to the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference to connect with global investors. During the conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town – Aoun is expected to detail onshore investment opportunities, provide updates on ongoing projects while promoting the case for doing business in Libya’s energy industry. […]

February 21, 2024 2

Business / Economics

The essence of business transformation and strategy

By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia Corporate transformation and strategy are more than simply buzzwords in the rapidly evolving corporate world; they are essential to long-term success. In addition to keeping up, those that understand the value of strategic planning and transformation also lead with an unwavering vision for greatness. Business transformation is a significant movement that fundamentally alters the […]

February 21, 2024 36

Namibia

City of Windhoek addresses media report

In response to a recent article published in the New Era newspaper on February 19, 2024, the City of Windhoek has issued a statement expressing concern over what it called “sensationalized and unfortunate journalism”. The article in question referenced an audit report highlighting historic financial matters dating back to the financial year ending June 30, 2021. While acknowledging the significance of the report, CEO Moses Matyayi pointed out that this […]

February 21, 2024 9

World

Indian Court quashes local mayoral poll results over allegations of tampering in favour of ruling BJP

A day after the Indian Supreme Court set aside a local election result that saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party win, opposition leaders have welcomed the ruling. They say democracy has been saved. The court declared an opposition candidate as the winner, in an unusual hearing where votes were counted in front of the judges. Priyata Brajabasi has more.

February 21, 2024 17

Namibia

Tsjaka Residents Advocate for Comprehensive Solutions in NDP6 Consultation

Residents of Tsjaka in the Omaheke Region actively engaged in a consultative meeting on the sixth National Development Plan, shedding light on crucial challenges affecting their community. Foremost among these concerns is the acute shortage of water, compounded by the disappointment of finding government-drilled boreholes in the area to be dry. Beyond water issues, residents expressed worries about insufficient land for local farmers, hurdles in rural electrification, and deficiencies in […]

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