insert_link Lifestyle Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don’t understand some concepts. In some countries, cultural norms may mean it’s considered inappropriate for adults and […] todayApril 29, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Kavango East Police in the Kavango East Region apprehended a 28-year-old man suspected of murdering his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend at Kehemu residential area. The incident reportedly occurred after an argument over a text message, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife, leaving behind their three-year-old son and the murder weapon. The victim died instantly. Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force, Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, stated […] todayApril 29, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A’s RISE Mzansi in Gauteng says it is working towards a plan to fight against hunger in the province S.A's RISE Mzansi in Gauteng says it is working towards a plan to fight against hunger in the province. About 35-percent of the population in the province experiences food insecurity. The party recently donated vaccinations and seedlings to a food garden in Orange Farm. RISE Mzansi’s, Tebogo Moalusi, says the prices of an essential basket of food items need to be regulated, to ensure affordability to meet all people’s basic […] todayApril 29, 2024 14
insert_link World Large parts of South Asia are battling an intense heat wave Large parts of South Asia are battling an intense heat wave. In India, heat wave warnings are in place for southern regions - even as in neighbouring Bangladesh schools have reopened after being shut briefly last week. Neha Poonia has more. todayApril 29, 2024 11
insert_link APO International South Sudan: ‘Disappeared’ Critic Resurfaces [[{"value":"The reappearance in a South Sudan court of a former refugee who had been forcibly disappeared more than a year ago points up the urgent need to reform the National Security Service (NSS), Human Rights Watch said today. South Sudan authorities should urgently put an end to the agency’s arbitrary arrests and detentions of critics, activists and members of civil society, some of which constitute enforced disappearances, a sign of troubling regression in the country’s […] todayApril 29, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Humanitarian partners in South Sudan call on the Government to urgently remove new charges impacting the delivery of humanitarian assistance [[{"value":"Humanitarian partners in South Sudan call for the urgent removal of recently imposed taxes and charges. More than 60,000 people have already been affected after the United Nations was forced to pause life-saving airdrops of food assistance as fuel runs low. This number will increase to 145,000 by the end of May, should the measures remain in place. Acknowledging the assurances by many members of the Government of South Sudan […] todayApril 29, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Partners with Huawei Technologies to Promote Telecom Advancements in ICIEC Member States [[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org/), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is thrilled to announce a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. This strategic memorandum was signed on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meeting 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by Mr. Oussama Kaissi, CEO of ICIEC, and […] todayApril 29, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Fatal Accident on B8 Road Leaves One Dead and Several Injured A tragic accident occurred on Sunday on the B8 road between Mururani and Grootfontein, resulting in the instant death of a 38-year-old man. Namibian Police Force reported that a 16-seater minibus overturned and rolled several times, allegedly due to a burst left rear tyre, causing the driver to lose control. The bus, traveling from Rundu to Grootfontein, had 14 other occupants who sustained injuries ranging from slight to serious. They […] todayApril 29, 2024 19
insert_link World The Philippines has suspended classes for two days until Tuesday as temperatures hit 50 degrees Celsius The Philippines has suspended classes for two days until Tuesday as temperatures hit 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country. The Philippines authorities say the extreme heat will continue into the second week of May. Laura Westbrook reports. todayApril 29, 2024 24