Significant HIV Treatment Numbers in Oshikoto Region Reported

Significant HIV Treatment Numbers in Oshikoto Region Reported

Saara Ndjimba, a representative from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, disclosed at the Oshikoto regional AIDS coordination committee meeting in Omuthiya that as of February 2024, a total of 22,970 individuals are receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV treatment in the Oshikoto Region. Of these, 15,326 are females, while 7,644 are males. Ndjimba emphasized that individuals aged 20 years and above constitute the majority receiving ART. Furthermore, she encouraged […]

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World

Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage

Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage, after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to such unions. That takes it one step closer to becoming the only South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. Laura Westbrook has more.

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South Africa

SA’s Homeowners Await Financial Relief as Reserve Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged

South Africa's BetterBond has announced that homeowners will need to wait longer for financial relief as the South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously decided to maintain the repo rate at 8.25%. Similarly, the prime lending rate will remain at 11.75%. Interim CEO of BetterBond, Bradd Bendall, expressed hope for a rate cut this month due to a drop in inflation expectations for the next two years. However, […]

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Namibia

Mass Registration Campaign Yields Over 24,000 National Documents Issued

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry has successfully issued national documents to over 24,000 individuals across the country. Margaret Kalo, the ministry spokesperson, confirmed this in on Wednesday, highlighting the launch of a mass registration campaign for national documents in all 14 regions of the country. Initiated on February 5, 2024, the campaign is set to conclude on July 30th this year. Kalo added that thus far, 9,881 […]

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Business / Economics

Financial Planning for Namibia’s Millennials

By Ashante Manetti, Group Marketing Manager, Old Mutual Namibia Financial freedom. It's a term that conjures up images of early retirement, dream vacations, and unshakeable security. But for Namibia's millennial generation, this dream can often feel shrouded in uncertainty. With student loan burdens, a competitive job market, and a rising cost of living, achieving financial stability can seem like an uphill battle. Financial planning for millennials isn't […]

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APO International

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Violence in North Kivu Forces Over 500 Schools to Close, With Teachers Kidnapped and Students Terrified

[[{"value":"A spike of violence in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced 540 schools to close in the past year, creating chaos for children and putting them at risk of being recruited by armed forces, forced into work, Save the Children said. Since the beginning of 2024, violence has forced about 190 schools to close their doors, according to Save the Children’s analysis of […]

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APO International

The Meeting with the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association

[[{"value":"On 26 March 2024, Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Charge d'affaires a.i., and Mr. Niwat Apichartbutra, Commercial Attaché, Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo, met with Dr. Yousrey Elsharkawi, Chairman of the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association (EABA), at the EABA Office in Cairo. Dr. Elsharkawi gave a briefing on the work of EABA and the meeting discussed about ways to promote cooperation between the two sides. On this occasion, […]

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APO International

Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo hosts Iftar for Thai Muslim Students in Egypt

[[{"value":"On 25 March 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo hosted the Iftar dinner for Thai Muslim Students in Egypt at the Embassy. On this occasion, Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Chargé d'Affaires a.i commended the strict Islamic practice of all Thai Muslim students during the month of Ramadan, which is the most important month of Islam. During Ramadan, all Muslims can accumulate good deed from fasting and sharing with the poor. […]

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APO International

First Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Student Associations Meeting in Egypt

On 21 March 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy together with the Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage hosted the First ASEAN Student Associations Meeting in Egypt at the Embassy. The meeting was attended by presidents/representatives of ASEAN Student Associations from 9 countries including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The meeting provided an opportunity for Thai students to share useful information […]

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