insert_link Health / Medical In-Focus: Marelize Mentz of Lady Pohamba Private Hospital Highlights Community Engagement and Breastfeeding Week Initiatives In a recent episode of In Focus with Leonard Witbeen on OneAfrica Television, Marelize Mentz, the Marketing Manager of Lady Pohamba Private Hospital (LPBH), discussed the hospital’s ongoing initiatives and future plans. Mentz shared insights into the hospital’s recent engagement with high school students and its role in promoting the healthcare profession among Namibia’s youth. Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, recognized as one of the best healthcare providers in Namibia, recently […] todayAugust 9, 2024 17
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Penda Negonga Outlines Namibia Progressive Party’s Vision on Key Issues Windhoek, Namibia – In a recent interview with Future Media’s Leonard Witbeen, Penda Negonga of the Namibia Progressive Party (NPP) outlined his party’s strategies for tackling some of Namibia’s most pressing issues: unemployment, housing, and LGBTQIA+ rights. As Namibia heads towards its national elections later this year, these topics are expected to be pivotal in shaping the country's future. Addressing Unemployment Negonga emphasized the NPP's commitment to tackling Namibia's soaring […] todayAugust 9, 2024 13
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo Omufeekelwa eli ohondakadona ya Sheehama amangwapo koPolifi. Opolice moshitopolwa eRongo, oyati oyatula moipandeko omukainhu womido 27 Jessica Gae, atalika eli omufeekelwa omu 6 medipao nekanepo la Matheus Sheehama komudingonoko wa Walvis Bay. Gaes, ota lopotwa akala mekwatafano lopaihole na Sheehama omunamido 24, oo takutiwa okwali omwiihongi koshiputudilo shelongo lopombada sho Unam. Onghela pefimbo aholoka komesho yamangu ya Magistrate wa Walvis Bay, inapewa omito yokulifutilamo noshibofa shaye osha undulilwa ko 22 August 2024. Gaes, okwa taalela omatamaneko edipao, […] todayAugust 9, 2024 9 2
Oshiwambo Vatulwa moipandeko eshi vayelula epandela la Russia pefimbo lehololo madilaadilo Omatanga eameno a Nigeria akwa tula moipandeko ovakwashiwana vaPoland tava pewa oushima woku nwefamo ovahololi madilaadilo moshilongo veli metifa leudonai kombinga yonghalo youxupilo yaninga ondilo. Oshikundaneki sho Africanews osha lopota kutya, ouminsitry woikwapondje wa Poland, onghela owati ovo vamangwapo oveli ovaihongi oshoyo omulongi umwe. Nigeria oshilongo shouhapu wovanhu mu Africa, okwa lopotwa shakala moupyakadi wonghalo youxupilo yaninga ondilo oule womido nomido , konima eshi omupresident elikoshipundi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, atotapo […] todayAugust 9, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Minister in the Presidency says the Cabinet has noted the significant improvement in the healthcare system S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the Cabinet has noted the significant improvement in the healthcare system, including an increase in life expectancy to 66-years. This progress is attributed to enhanced healthcare interventions, such as expanded antiretroviral therapy and vaccination programmes. According to Ntshavheni, the rise in life expectancy and reduction in infant mortality highlights the positive impact of government health initiatives on public well-being: todayAugust 9, 2024 9
insert_link World Donald Trump holds first press conference in months Donald Trump has announced that he wants three presidential debates with Kamala Harris before the election in November. Trump spoke at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Florida, his first major event since Harris was announced as the Democratic candidate for the US presidency. The Republican nominee who on several occasions attacked Harris' policy stances also falsely stated that no one was killed during the January 6th attack on the […] todayAugust 9, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Tragic Boat Explosion in Bayelsa, Nigeria, Claims 20 Lives At least 20 people died in Bayelsa, Nigeria, when a wooden boat carrying traders caught fire and exploded on a river says Reuters. The boat was transporting goods to coastal communities, a routine trip in the region. Boat accidents are common in Nigeria, with over 200 deaths reported last year, often due to overcrowding and poor maintenance. todayAugust 9, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Protests Erupt in Kenya as Civil Society and Youth Groups Demand President Ruto’s Resignation Protests in Kenya are ongoing as civil society groups organizations and a coalition of youth groups take to the streets to force President William Ruto to resign. Organizers say it is a response to the high cost of living, severe unemployment, and corruption. Kenyan President William Ruto has urged youth in the country not to proceed with protests urging them to seek peace. Daniel Kijo has more. todayAugust 9, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa ANC’s national executive committee has called for the eradication of complacency The ANC's national executive committee has called for the eradication of complacency, corruption, and incompetence within its ranks. The party urges for a dynamic, accountable structure to ensure leadership meets ANC manifesto commitments. Briefing the media on the recently concluded lekgotla, ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula called for internal reform to address governance weaknesses and enhance the party's effectiveness in advancing its transformative agenda: todayAugust 9, 2024 16
