insert_link World DA says the ANC government is to blame for the local and international sentiment being at an all-time low in the country The DA says the ANC government is to blame for the local and international sentiment being at an all-time low in the country. This comes as oil giant Shell plans to divest from South Africa, which will entail the sale of its downstream assets. The DA’s, Dion George, says investors, already disillusioned by the ANC’s unviable approach to running an economy, are fleeing the country at the prospect of an […] todayMay 7, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Health and Social Services minister highlights Africa’s Health Workforce Challenges Health and Social Services minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, addresses the Africa Health Workforce Investment Summit, highlighting Africa's critical shortage of health professionals. With a ratio of 1.55 health workers per 1,000 population, far below the WHO threshold of 4.45, access to healthcare services across the continent is severely limited. Shangula emphasizes the challenges of shortages, retention issues, and burnout among healthcare workers, hindering the delivery of quality healthcare, particularly in […] todayMay 7, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Stellantis Reports Q1 2024 Net Revenues and Shipments Reflecting New Product Transition [[{"value":"Net revenues of €41.7 billion, down 12% compared to Q1 2023 primarily due to volume, mix and foreign exchange headwinds, partly offset by firm net pricing; Consolidated shipments(1) of 1,335 thousand units, down 10%, reflecting production actions and inventory management to prepare for new product wave in H2 2024 compared with strong shipments in Q1 2023 to build inventory following a prolonged period of supply constraints; Total new vehicle inventory […] todayMay 7, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Grieving Father Speaks Out After Son’s Brutal Murder in Windhoek https://youtu.be/-DabzIuHp2E?si=M7CNMqUsewhxt3ry By Valeria Handobe The murdered Christof Frederik was the only child and breadwinner. This is according to his 65-year-old father, Paulus Josef Dragonder, who was speaking at the Katutura Magistrate’s court today, where the two teenage suspects appeared in connection with his son's murder. Frederik’s lifeless body was found in a riverbed next Chairman Mao Zendong High School in 7de Laan last week. It is alleged that Frederik, […] todayMay 7, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Kenya Airways Resumes Flights to Kinshasa as Detained Employees Released Kenya Airways announced the resumption of flights to Kinshasa after the release of two detained employees by military authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The airline had suspended flights to the DRC capital following the "unlawful" arrest of its staff, who were detained for more than two weeks. The employees, working at Kenya Airways' Kinshasa office, were reportedly detained due to missing customs documentation on cargo. Kenya Airways emphasized […] todayMay 7, 2024 16
insert_link Uncategorized Donald Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate his gag orders, Donald Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate his gag orders, according to the judge overseeing his hush money trial. The former president is banned from commenting publicly about witnesses, jurors and some other people related to the case. He's previously been fined thousands of dollars for ignoring the order during his high-profile New York trial, which has just entered its fourth week. Trump faces 34 felony […] todayMay 7, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Region Mulls Trimester School System for 2025 The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in Oshikoto Region proposes reintroducing a trimester system for schools starting 2025, based on feedback from stakeholders including learners, teachers, and parents. Concerns around semesters and trimesters were discussed, with support for trimesters due to their perceived benefits for exam preparation. The education directorate is gathering feedback to submit to the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. Additionally, parents are urged to monitor […] todayMay 7, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Triple A Joins South Sudan Oil & Power as Platinum Sponsor [[{"value":"As regional energy demand continues to grow, participants at this year’s South Sudan Oil&Power (SSOP) 2024 conference and exhibition can expect updates on a number of milestones and developments in the country’s burgeoning petroleum industry. Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) – conference organizer – is pleased to announce that petroleum and logistics company Triple A Services&Petroleum will participate at SSOP 2024 as a Platinum Sponsor. Represented by Founder and CEO Atong […] todayMay 7, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa S.A’s AfriForum says citizens must be prepared for a healthcare crisis brought about by the National Health Insurance S.A's AfriForum says citizens must be prepared for a healthcare crisis brought about by the National Health Insurance. The civil rights organisation hosted an NHI conference in Pretoria with several guests including economist Dawie Roodt and Unity Health CEO Vernon Chorn. Roodt believes the overall privatisation of the South African health industry is the only workable alternative to NHI. AfriForum’s, Louis Boshoff, says they once again urge president Cyril Ramaphosa […] todayMay 7, 2024 23
