insert_link Africa Sugar in baby food: why Nestlé needs to be held to account in Africa By Susan Goldstein, University of the Witwatersrand Nestlé has been criticised for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion. Nadine Dreyer asked public health academic Susan Goldstein why extra sugar is particularly bad for babies and how multinationals targeting low-income countries with sweeter products […] todayApril 25, 2024 48
insert_link South Africa S.A’s union Cosatu welcomes the agreement reached by the South African Post Office with unions to temporarily suspend retrenchments S.A's union Cosatu welcomes the agreement reached by the South African Post Office with unions to temporarily suspend retrenchments. This as the business rescue practitioners have launched an urgent application for assistance from the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employment Relief Scheme. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says it is fundamental that governments at all levels utilise the Post Office and the Post Bank as their postal and banking service provider, injecting invaluable […] todayApril 25, 2024 18
insert_link World The UK’s opposition Labour Party says it will re-nationalise large parts of the country’s rail network if it forms the next government The UK's opposition Labour Party says it will re-nationalise large parts of the country's rail network if it forms the next government. Labour says it'll happen within 5 years if it wins the election, and will be the biggest rail reforms in the UK in a generation. The government says the plans are unworkable and uncosted. But Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says passengers will benefit. todayApril 25, 2024 28
insert_link Business / Economics Minister Alweendo Highlights Skills Gap in Mining Sector, Calls for Increased Benefits for Citizens Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, addressed the Chambers of Mines of Namibia 2024 annual general meeting, emphasizing the lack of specific skill sets generated by Namibia's mining economy. Alweendo stressed the need for tangible benefits from mining to accrue to Namibian citizens, highlighting a disconnect between resource revenue and citizen prosperity. Chamber of Mines chairperson, Zebra Kasete, underscored the importance of research and development in optimizing processing techniques […] todayApril 25, 2024 31
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshiwana mo Kenya oshili moupyakadi womeva efudja. Oshihomo shomepo nomafundja okwa lopotwa sha ningila ominyonena eendjila noku kungululapo omaumbo ovakwashiwana moshilando pangelo Kenya noku fiya ovanhu veli 10 vaxulifa. Eelopota doikundaneki odati oshilongo shoushilo wa Africa osha kala noku didilika onghalo yomuloka uli pombada moule woivike yadjako, onghalo oyo ya tali ka ya etififwa ke lunduluko longhalo yomepo. Moshilando pangelo Nairobi, oyeendifo ota kulopotwa ili ya kanghama molwaasho kaina eameno lokwee nda. Eelopota odati omalutu ovanhu veli […] todayApril 25, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics Japan’s government is reaffirming it’s prepared to act on the yen if it continues to devalue Japan’s government is reaffirming it’s prepared to act on the yen if it continues to devalue. The currency slipped past 155 to the US dollar for the first time in 34 years on Wednesday. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. todayApril 25, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South African Government Bolsters Efforts to Combat Substance Abuse Amid Global Concerns The S.A Government says it is resolute in its commitment to fight the scourge of substance abuse in the country. Harm Reduction International’s 2022 Global State of Harm Reduction report identified South Africa as one of the world’s largest methamphetamine markets. Government Communication and Information System acting director-general, Nomonde Mnukwa, says the National Drug Master Plan is a national blueprint to combat drug abuse, illicit drug trafficking and mitigate its […] todayApril 25, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Namibia Mourns Loss of Renowned Banker Tomas Koneka Iindji Namibians are grieving the passing of Tomas Koneka Iindji, a prominent banker who played a significant role in the banking sector for decades. Iindji, aged 44, served with distinction at First National Bank of Namibia before becoming the Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank earlier this year. His contributions were celebrated by both Standard Bank and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where he served as […] todayApril 25, 2024 127
insert_link Local Namibian athletes to feature at the Durban International Marathon Windhoek, Namibia 25 April 2024 – Nedbank Running Club athletes Rainhold Tomas and Simon Paulus of Namibia are set to compete against the best athletes in the continent when they challenge for the Olympic qualification this weekend at the Durban International Marathon. The marathon, which is organised by the Phantane Athletics Clubs, will be held on Sunday 28 April 2024 and will see athletes competing in the 42 […] todayApril 25, 2024 12