South Africa: Health on commemorating World Autism Day

[[{"value":"World Autism Awareness Day – 02 April The Department of Health calls on families and communities to support people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) otherwise known as autism in order to thrive and reach their full potential, and not to discriminate them. Autistic individuals as well as their parents and caregivers often face many challenges, but these do not have to define them because they have the same health needs […]

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Health / Medical

Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder

Written by Vitalio Angula, a socio-political commentator and independent columnist. When Carmen Nangolo (27) was younger she was often disorganized and easily distracted. She also didn’t get along with children her age and was considered disruptive at school. A visit to a therapist and a professional assessment led to a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but her reaction to the medication she was prescribed wasn’t addressing her condition. After […]

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Business / Economics

BIPA urged to extend waiver program deadline

Registered business owners are requesting an extension on the Business and Intellectual Property Authority's Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Program, citing long queues observed at both the Grove and Maerua Mall. Registered business owners are required to pay an annual fee of N$120; however, failure to pay results in penalties. BIPA’s Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services, Ockert Jansen, comments on the issue.

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Namibia

CRAN says no extension for SIM card users

With no further extension given to SIM card users beyond 31 March 2024, we contacted Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano about the way forward for those who have missed the deadline.

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Entertainment

Taylor Swift dominates iHeartRadio awards with six wins

Taylor Swift, SZA, and Ice Spice were some of the big winners at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. Swift won six awards including Artist of the Year, while SZA took home four awards including Song of the Year for her hit Kill Bill. Beyoncé received the Innovator Award and her acceptance speech centered on the fortitude required to be an innovator.

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Africa

UNHCR appeals for $1.4 billion to help South Sudanese refugees

The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR says it needs 1.4 billion dollars this year to meet the needs of over two million South Sudanese refugees living across several countries in East Africa. Leon Solomon reports.

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Namibia

Omuthiya Mayor plans concrete reservoir for the town

The Omuthiya Town Council has put up two water reservoirs due to the low water distribution pressure experienced in the town and to mitigate water scarcity in the region. OTC Mayor Johannes Ndeutepo in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday said they will be looking to build other sources of water. Ndeutepo the town council is planning to construct a concrete reservoir that would cater to the whole town in […]

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Business / Economics

Hong Kong drops in port rankings

Hong Kong has dropped to the 10th largest seaport by volume, according to maritime consultancy Drewry. Shanghai, Singapore, and Ningbo-Zoushan took the top three spots, as Hong Kong lost ground to rivals in mainland China and south-east Asia.

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Environment

South Africa’s Cabinet approves end to lion and rhino breeding

South Africa’s cabinet has approved a phased end to the captive breeding of lions and rhinos as the country plans to end practices that have corrupted its reputation as a custodian of some of the world’s biggest wildlife populations. SA’s cabinet, according to Bloomberg, also agreed to limit the hunting of leopards and hold off on a push to resume the international trade of elephant ivory.

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