WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

Inkoly/Shutterstock By C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread. This now triggers a coordinated international response to an extraordinary event and the mobilisation of resources, such as vaccines and diagnostic testing, to curb the spread of this infectious disease. But […]

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South Africa

City Of Tshwane Progresses on Rooiwal Waste Water Plant Upgrade

The City of Tshwane says to date, substantial progress has been made across various components of the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade project. This is to solve Hammanskraal's water problems. Mayoral committee member for Utilities and Regional Operations and Coordination, Themba Fosi, says over the next three months, they anticipate advancing the construction of two primary sedimentation tanks, and the refurbishment of the east flow balancing tank and pump […]

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World

Doctors protests intensifies in India

Medical professionals have intensified their protests in the East Indian city of Kolkata after clashes with the police on Thursday. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the nation in the past one week demanding justice for the young medic who was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered on Friday. Ishan Garg has this report for us from New Delhi.

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Namibia

Over 30 Rhinos Poached in Etosha National Park, Security Measures Tightened

In six months, more than 30 rhinos were poached in Etosha National Park, leading to the arrest of 42 suspects, including Namibians and Angolans. Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, highlighted the need for stronger security and cooperation with local communities to combat poaching. She warned that security forces would respond with force if confronted by poachers and stressed the importance of effective communication and coordination among those protecting the […]

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Environment

Reforestation to capture carbon could be done much more cheaply, study says

By Liz Kimbrough, via Mongabay Trees are allies in the struggle against climate change, and regrowing forests to capture carbon may be cheaper than we thought. According to new research published in Nature Climate Change, a strategic mix of natural regrowth and tree planting could be the most cost-effective way to capture carbon. Researchers analyzed reforestation projects in 138 low- and middle-income countries to compare the costs of different […]

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APO International

Afreximbank signs project preparation facility agreement to support development of Veenocks porcelain tiles plant in Nigeria

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed a project preparation facility agreement with Veenocks Limited for the financing of the development of Veenocks’ porcelain tile manufacturing plant located in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. The plant, to be operated as an indigenously owned state-of-the-art facility with an annual production capacity of 6.6 million square metres of floor and wall tiles, is expected to bring on stream assets with an estimated investment […]

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APO International

Statement on the Killing of a Humanitarian Worker in the Amhara Region

The humanitarian Community in Ethiopia mourns the death of Mr. Yared Melese, a humanitarian who was working with the NGO Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO) and expresses its deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased. Mr. Melese was kidnapped for ransom and later killed by an unidentified criminal armed group operating in Dawunt Woreda of North Wello Zone, Amhara Region. “We condemn in […]

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South Africa

AfriForum Prepares for Court Battle with Eskom Over Coal and Diesel Contracts

To South Africa, where AfriForum says it is ready to face Eskom in court again over the application to obtain information about the power utility’s existing coal and diesel contracts. The High Court in Johannesburg has granted Eskom leave to appeal a March court ruling, which ordered the power utility to provide the civil rights organisation with information regarding the contracts within ten days. AfriForum’s, Charné Mostert, says Eskom now […]

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World

UK’s MET Police “Failing” In Key Areas Says Report

The police inspectorate has found Britain's biggest force is not adequately investigating crime or managing risks posed by sex offenders. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary assessed the Metropolitan Police's performance across eight areas. In its report, it graded the Met as requiring improvement or "inadequate" in seven of the eight. The Met says it's using every available resource to deliver more trust, less crime and high standards. Inspector of Constabulary […]

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