insert_link Namibia More And More Political Parties Criticize President Mbumba’s Development Urgency Call Various political parties, beyond the PDM and IPC, are voicing opposition to President Nangolo Mbumba's recent call for urgent wealth and job creation for Namibians, especially youth. During the Heroes Day commemoration in Omuthiya, Mbumba stressed the need for accelerated development efforts, but his remarks have sparked criticism from several quarters. Landless People's Movement's Ivan Skrywer: todayAugust 27, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Herbert Jauch Calls for Rethink on Namibia’s Oil and Gas Strategy Activist, Herbert Jauch, has called for a fundamental reassessment of Namibia’s approach to oil and gas exploration. In a recent discussion, Jauch emphasized that the use of the country’s natural resources should benefit all Namibians, not just a select few, and warned against continuing with oil and gas extraction given the current global context. todayAugust 27, 2024 17
insert_link APO International The European Union allocates €35 million in additional humanitarian aid for West Africa The EU has released an additional allocation of €35 million for humanitarian assistance to West Africa, as the region continues to face a dire humanitarian situation. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, the Gulf of Guinea coastal countries and Nigeria are affected by food insecurity and displacement, caused by growing political instability, persisting and intensifying conflicts and generalised violence. The funding will help meet the emergency needs of the most vulnerable […] todayAugust 27, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Global strategic preparedness and response plan launched by WHO to contain mpox outbreak The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to stop outbreaks of human-to-human transmission of mpox through coordinated global, regional, and national efforts. This follows the declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO Director-General on 14 August. The current plan is subject to inputs by Member States, who were briefed on the plan on Friday, 23 August. The plan […] todayAugust 27, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Lagos state and World Health Organization (WHO) collaborate for a healthier population The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has reiterated the organisation's commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in its quest to improve health indices and the quality of care for the state's population. Dr Mulombo made the statement during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Supportive intervention The WR recalled that Mr Sanwo-Olu had expressed his commitment to improving […] todayAugust 27, 2024 4
insert_link Oshiwambo A ponokelwa kondjamba noku hulitha Okwa lopotwa omulumentu gomimvo 48 a hulitha konima sho a ponokelwa kondjamba komukunda Oshitumbe moshitopolwa shaMusati Osoondaha. Olopota yopolosi ya pitithwa komukuluntu gopolosi moshitopolwa Commisiona Ismael Basson, oyati oshiningwanima osha ningwa oowili dhokwatoka. Otaku hokololwa nakusa iihuku oku monika Osoondaha nolutu lwe olwe kiitsuwa kaakwashigwana. Basson tati nakusa okwa adhika tazi kolukalwa lwo Eviliwa uukaku kegumbo, nokwa ponokelwa kondjamba, noku hulitha.. Otaku hokololwa kwa monika oshinkoti shoondjamba momudhingoliko ngoka. Okwa […] todayAugust 27, 2024 12
insert_link Africa DRC Faces Delays in Mpox Vaccine Delivery Amidst New Virus Variant Spread The Democratic Republic of Congo no longer expects its first delivery of mpox vaccines this week, as it battles a new virus variant that has spread beyond its borders reports Al Jazeera. Despite promises from the U.S. and Japan, the vaccines are delayed, while the World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency. todayAugust 27, 2024 16
insert_link World Trump Casts Doubt on Attending Upcoming Debate Against Kamala Harris, Criticizes ABC Network Donald Trump has cast doubt over his attendance in the upcoming presidential debate, where he is set to face off against Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. The former President has hit out at the US network hosting the debate, ABC. Our Mitch McCann reports: todayAugust 27, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa DA Calls on Electricy Regulator to Clarify Tariff Methodology Amid Electricity Affordability Crisis In South Africa, the DA is urging the country's electricity regulator, NERSA, to clarify its electricity tariff determination methodology. This comes after NERSA admitted that tariff hikes were based on a flawed interpretation of the law, exacerbating the electricity affordability crisis. DA national spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, Kevin Mileham, plans to push for a review of electricity tariffs in Parliament: todayAugust 27, 2024 7
