insert_link Health / Medical Namibia commended in HIV and Hepatitis B battle By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Namibia is making significant strides in combating the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B from mother to child, showcasing the effectiveness of government-led initiatives in addressing these two global health challenges, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). On Monday (May 6), the WHO awarded Namibia with “silver tier” and “bronze tier” certifications for its progressive trends towards reducing hepatitis […] todayMay 8, 2024 36
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba nomupevi presitend gongundu yo MPLA yiinika komilungu ohela Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba ohela okwa talelwapo komupevi presitend gongundu yo Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola,MPLA Luisa Damiao. Moonkundathana dhawo,omupresitend Mbumba nomupevi presitend Damiao oyeendulula kutya iilongo yopaali otayi topola ondjokonona onde yaza kekondjelomanguluko lyoshilongo ,oku mangulula iilongo yopaali naantu yawo. Mbumba ta dhenge omuthindo kutya ngaashingeyi opena ompumbwe yoku kondjela emanguluko lyopaliko noku nkondopeka uukumwe wopauna diplomate pokati kiilongo yopaali. Mbumba ta holola wo kutya okwa nyanyukwa […] todayMay 8, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe’s likely to abolish the death penalty: how it got here and what it means for the continent By Frans Viljoen, University of Pretoria Zimbabwe is likely to abolish capital punishment, following a cabinet decision on 7 February 2024. However, its parliament still has to endorse the move and pass the necessary law enabling the change. The question is when this will happen, especially since it appears that it would require a constitutional amendment. When this happens, Zimbabwe will not only draw a line […] todayMay 8, 2024 12
insert_link World India’s election body asks X to take down “anti-muslim” campaign video India's Election body has asked social media platform X to take down a video depicting Muslims as disproportionate beneficiaries of past government policies. The video was posted by the state unit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party - and is now being slammed for allegedly spreading hatred against minorities. Local police have registered complaints against BJP Party officials, as Ishan Garg tells us. todayMay 8, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Urges Swift Inquiry into George Building Collapse The GOOD Party in the Western Cape is calling for speedy investigations into the cause of the building collapse in George in the Western Cape. Seven workers have died while 41 are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. GOOD’s, Ricky Seekoei, says those involved in the construction of the project, and municipal building inspectors, must provide answers about whether the construction was compliant with building regulations: todayMay 8, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Shadikongoro Irrigation Green Scheme Generates N$7 Million Income, Plans Sunflower Oil Production During the 2023 cropping season, the Shadikongoro Irrigation Green Scheme Project in the Kavango East Region yielded an income of N$7 million, with N$3.5 million in profit, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform's Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata. The project aims to produce cooking oil from sunflowers, with 24 hectares planted to revive the sunflower processing facility. An additional 16 hectares of sunflowers from the Sikondo Green […] todayMay 8, 2024 32
insert_link APO International LG Electronics showcases trend-setting Home Appliance products in the region [[{"value":"Global consumer electronics pioneer LG Electronics (www.LG.com), recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 in the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi, under the brand’s theme of Reinventing Together. The event, which focused not only on showcasing the latest innovations, but also on building relationships with its stakeholders, had a confirmed attendance of over 500 guests each who were provided with the chance for a hands-on experience with each product. During […] todayMay 8, 2024 11
insert_link World Judge refuses Trump’s mistrial request following Stormy Daniels testimony The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case has refused his request for a mistrial, after explicit testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels. His defense lawyers said her details of the alleged sexual encounter with the former president were "extremely prejudicial", and requested the trial be disbanded. Sally Patterson reports from outside the courthouse in New York City. todayMay 8, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia African Union and SADC Hold Workshop on Migration Governance The African Union Commission and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum organized a two-day inter-regional workshop focusing on African migration governance. Representatives from various regional bodies, including ECOWAS, EALA, and PAP, attended to discuss labor migration governance. Utaara Mootu, a parliament member, stressed the significance of labor migration governance for societal and economic development, highlighting the need for fair, equitable systems respecting the rights and dignity of migrants. todayMay 8, 2024 10
