insert_link Local Spring Blood Donation Clinics: Save Lives with Unity The power of unity is by donating blood and saving lives! The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible and healthy donors to donate blood this Saturday to help ensure that lives are saved Blood products are used in many cases, not just for trauma and emergency patients in need of blood after a motor vehicle accident or other accidents. Mothers having complications during pregnancy and birth, premature infants, […] todayMarch 8, 2024 30
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 through their More Than a Mother Campaign Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa’s First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2024’, through their historic campaign “More Than a Mother”. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” stated, “Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower them. We at […] todayMarch 8, 2024 5
insert_link 30 25 Oshiwambo Okanona komido 3 takafekelwa kalika keyoka momukunda Oyongo, moshitopolwa sha Hangwena Okanona kokakadona komido dili 3 okwa lopotwa ka xulifa sha landula eshi taka feekelwa kalika keyoka momukunda Oyongo tau hangwa moshitopolwa sha Ohangwena metitatu. Oo eli omunambelewa omukulunhu eli lepo oshikondo shoikundaneki mopolifi ya Namibia Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, okwati oshi ningwanima osha holoka efimbo lomokati koufiku metitatu. Okwati okanona oka lika koshilipwedi shi heshiivike, noka didilikwa, eshi opo palika pafiwa palaula komadi yako yoko lumosho. Okanona ota kulopotwa kali […] todayMarch 8, 2024 52 25 30
insert_link Namibia Namibian Delegation Attends World Youth Festival in Russia to Promote Youth Empowerment and Diplomacy A delegation of 90 young Namibians, led by Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, actively participated in the 2024 World Youth Festival held in Sochi, Russia, from March 1 to March 7. This festival, recognized as the largest youth event globally, gathered 20,000 young leaders from Russia and around the world, providing a platform for cultural exchange, youth empowerment, and discussions on global challenges. During the […] todayMarch 8, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa South African Police Minister Bheki Cele Takes Action Against Crime SA Police minister Bheki Cele is set to engage with the Richards Bay business community in KwaZulu-Natal today, over policing interventions aimed at clamping down on crime. Officials believe transport mafias are sabotaging rail lines and are linked to a string of murders intended to strike fear into the hearts of locals. The ministry’s spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, says this engagement comes off the back of the presidential breakfast engagement with […] todayMarch 8, 2024 28
insert_link World France to ‘seal’ abortion access into constitution Friday Friday marks a historic day for the French. Abortion rights will be officially enshrined in the country's constitution - a world first. It comes after lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of the amendment earlier this week. Toni Waterman has more from Paris. todayMarch 8, 2024 23
insert_link APO International Transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare: A Vision for Safe and Affordable Surgery (By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone) By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone As experts from the surgical and healthcare world gather for the 64th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons in Sierra Leone this week, a profound dedication to advancing surgical knowledge and practice in the region is palpable. At the forefront of discussions lies the conference's pivotal theme: access to safe and […] todayMarch 8, 2024 7
insert_link APO International African Games Introduce Rugby for Historic Debut from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana Today marks an historic milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its eagerly awaited debut at the African Games (https://www.Accra2023AG.com), scheduled from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana. The 13th edition of the African Games will serve as the official qualifier for the 2024 Olympic Paris Games. Organized by the African Union (AU) with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the Association of African Sports Confederations […] todayMarch 8, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa SA’s Solidarity Warns Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill Poses Threat to Public Schools SA Trade union Solidarity has cautioned the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill could harm public schools, potentially leading to their deterioration. During a presentation to the National Council of Provinces' select committee on Education, the union expressed concerns about the proposed amendments to language and admission policies in the bill. They called for decentralised education, urging recognition of parents' vital role. Solidarity’s Johnell Prinsloo warns denying parents a say in […] todayMarch 8, 2024 30