insert_link Health / Medical Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about By Cheryl Walter, University of Hull The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is “the most dangerous yet”, says the World Health Organization. The current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact. Those […] todayJune 28, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Kenya’s protests happened in every major urban centre – why these spaces are explosive By Lena Gutheil, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Kenya has a long history of protests. Mass protests took place during the colonial period and continued in the post-independence era. Important democratic gains were achieved through protests, such as the introduction of multi-party politics in 1991. Many will also remember the violent clampdown that followed the disputed 2007 elections, which left more […] todayJune 28, 2024 19
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Omulumenhu alyatwa okufya ko sheendifo mo Rundu etitatu, ina di mbululwa na tango Omulumenhu ina to ngololwa okwa lo potwa axulifa, konima eshi apumwa ko sheendifo mo ndjila yo B10 mo mudingonoko wa Hilka Park mo Rundu etitatu. Oo eli commander wo polifi ta kwa fele pakafimbo moshitopolwa sha Kavango East omo mwa ningilwa oshiningwanima Chief Inspector Hofni Natangwe Angala, okwa koleka oshiponga ko Nampa onghela, tati omushingi wo shee ndifo okwa fadukapo oku dja poshiningwanima. Okwati omushingi okwa pa tululilwa epeko le […] todayJune 28, 2024 17 1
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Omupresident wa Russia no wa Congolese va shakena. Omupresident wa Russia Vladimir Putin okwa ta mbulako ne hafo etalelepo la mbushe waye moilonga wo shilongo Congolese, Denis Sassou Nguesso oo eli mo Russia Sassou okwa ta li ka eli omuleli wo ilyolongo yAfrica oku talelapo Moscow ku yele oku dja nghene Russia atotelepo omatwokumwe oku longa no ilyolongo yAfrica ya yoo loka okudja mo 2022. Etalelepo la Sassou Nguesso' ola ta lika ta li la lakanene mokweetapo eenghendabala […] todayJune 28, 2024 7 1
Namibia The Electricity Control Board announces an 8% increase in NamPower bulk tariffs! https://youtu.be/-NY5wzN-1P0 By Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply to the ECB for a review of […] todayJune 28, 2024 24
Namibia Okuryangava drive for voter registration is gaining momentum In Okuryangava, the drive for voter registration is gaining momentum as Loide Ashipala, team leader for voter registration at the Women's Centre, oversee the process with diligence. As of June 27th, the registration efforts have seen consistent turnout, with over 70 registrations on Monday, 60 on Tuesday, and a robust 81 on Wednesday. todayJune 28, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Hit-and-Run Tragedy in Rundu Claims Life of Unidentified Man An unidentified man was fatally struck by a car on the B10 road near the Hilka Park residential area in Rundu. The incident, confirmed by Detective Chief Inspector Hofni Natangwe Angala of the Namibian Police Force, has led to charges of culpable homicide and fleeing the scene against the driver. The victim's identity remains unknown due to severe injuries, and authorities are urging the public, particularly those with missing family […] todayJune 28, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s City Power has launched a new Customer Portal and AI-powered chatbot South Africa's ,City Power has launched a new Customer Portal and AI-powered chatbot, Joulene, aimed at improving customer service. The 24/7 portal provides customers with instant access to historical data, customer queries, meter alarms, outage updates, power interruptions, bill simulations, and service inquiries. Spokesperson, Isaac Mangena says this marks City Power's commitment to digital transformation and enhanced customer engagement: todayJune 28, 2024 14
insert_link World Taiwan warns against travel to China after execution threat Taiwan has issued its second-highest travel warning for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Taiwan told its citizens not to go to China unless absolutely necessary, following a threat from Beijing last week to execute those deemed "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters. Our Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 28, 2024 37
