insert_link World Hungary takes on EU rotating presidency "Make Europe Great Again"- that's the cry from Hungary's controversial Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, as his government takes over the EU's six-month rotating presidency. Orban's proximity to Donald Trump has EU officials in Brussels on edge. Hungary's diplomats, though, are promising to act as honest brokers. todayJuly 1, 2024 11
insert_link Africa The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tshisekedi pledges security for conflict-affected citizens The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed his solidarity with thousands of Congolese citizens who've been displaced by a conflict in the east of the country and promised to restore security and protect them. President Felix Tshisekedi made the remarks in a televised address to mark the country's 64th Independence Anniversary on June 30. todayJuly 1, 2024 8
insert_link World Turkish airport workers refuse to refuel Israeli aircraft Israel's flag carrier El Al has said airport authorities in Turkey refused to provide ground support to one of its aircraft after the pilot had to make an emergency landing in the resort city of Antalya. According to The Hindustan Times, relations between Turkey and Israel have deteriorated since the war in Gaza broke out on October 7, with all direct flights between the two countries cancelled since. Turkish diplomatic […] todayJuly 1, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Researchers warn of increased Elephant poaching in Kenya and Tanzania Researchers have raised the alarm about elephant poaching along the Kenya-Tanzania border, driven by the high demand for ivory on the black market. Daniel Kijo reports. todayJuly 1, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s new cabinet draws mixed reactions Following South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of his new cabinet, which consists of the eleven political parties that are part of the government of national unity, we reached out to South African-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast for comment. Ramaphosa has added two ministries to his cabinet and announced 32 ministers. The Democratic Alliance has been allocated six ministerial posts, with its leader John Steenhuisen appointed Agriculture Minister. Ramaphosa says […] todayJuly 1, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister launches Rundu water treatment plant extension The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension took place on Monday in Rundu. This project is a key step toward ensuring a sustainable water supply and supporting the socio-economic development of the Kavango East and Kavango West regions. The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein says that access to water is not merely a resource, it is a basic human right to life. todayJuly 1, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics Relief for motorists as the Ministry of Mines and Energy announces fuel reduction The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that petrol prices will decrease by 80 cents per litre, diesel with 50ppm will decrease by 60 cents per litre and diesel 10ppm will decrease by 70 cents per litre. The changes come into effect on Wednesday 3 July 2024. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor says despite the decreases we face for July, the fuel prices for both diesel and petrol are […] todayJuly 1, 2024 24
insert_link Environment Karachi heatwave claims lives The southern Pakistani city of Karachi is in the grip of an extreme heatwave. The head of the city's largest ambulance service says more than 800 people have died in the last two weeks, even as hundreds more are still receiving treatment for heat-related illnesses. According to Pakistan's Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature crossed the 40 degrees Celsius mark over the last three days, mainly due to the suspension of […] todayJuly 1, 2024 18
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry addresses Katutura Hospital maternity ward overcrowding The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Kalumbi Shangula says his ministry is addressing the issue of overcrowding at Katutura Intermediate Hospital’s maternity ward as a matter of urgency. Dr. Shangula's comments come in response to concerns raised by the Landless People’s Movement chief whip, Utaara Mootu, regarding the overall state of the health facility. todayJuly 1, 2024 20
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
