Fire Incidents Reported at Satara and Olifants Rest Camps in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

Fire Incidents Reported at Satara and Olifants Rest Camps in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

To South Africa now, where the Kruger National Park has experienced fire incidents at Satara and Olifants rest camps. At Satara, embers from a braai fire set a chalet's thatched roof on fire, but the blaze was quickly contained. At Olifants, three chalets were evacuated for the same reason, and guests were moved to nearby camps. SANParks urges visitors to extinguish braai fires after use to prevent further incidents. Spokesperson […]

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Namibia

Ecologist Urges Focus on Conservation Over Seal Culling Amid RDP Election Proposal

Local ecologist, Peter Cunningham urged Namibia to prioritize the protection of its flora and fauna over seal culling for financial benefits. His comments were prompted by RDP presidential candidate, Mike Kavekotora's proposal to halve the country's seal population if elected, which Kavekotora argued would significantly boost the fishery industry's revenue and create 40,000 jobs.

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World

UN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza

The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the area since October 1st. It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last. From the UN Headquarters in New York: Jody Jacobs:

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Africa

17 African countries to send satellites into orbit

Falling launch costs have given African countries a chance to send their satellites into orbit. The BBC reports that to date, a total of 17 African countries have put more than 60 satellites into orbit and, along with Senegal, both Djibouti and Zimbabwe have also watched their first satellites become operational during the past 12 months.

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Business / Economics

Ojoma Ochai talks innovation during Namibia visit

Co-Creation Hub is helping Africa move towards a future of innovation and growth by using technology in different sectors. The hub also supports creative entrepreneurs with programs to prepare for investment, build ecosystems, and conduct research. The hub’s Managing Director, Ojoma Ochai talks about her visit to Namibia.

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Namibia

Walvis Bay Council faces challenges identifying Otweya fire victims

Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor, Florian Tegako Donatus says the process of identifying the true victims of the Otweya informal settlement fire is delayed due to false claims from people pretending to need aid. The council, alongside the government, is working to ensure assistance, such as food, blankets, and clothes, reaches those genuinely affected. Donatus also mentioned that strategies are being developed to prevent future fires.

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World

India and Canada expel diplomats as ties worsen

India and Canada have expelled each other's six diplomats as ties worsen over the murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year. It comes after Canada said it asked the Indian government to waive the diplomatic immunity of some officials who have been named as persons of interest in the murder investigation.

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Health / Medical

Lenacapavir shows 96% HIV prevention success

A six-monthly HIV prevention injection containing lenacapavir has been confirmed effective in two pivotal studies. The first study, PURPOSE 1, showed no HIV infections among two-thousand-134 participants, while the second, PURPOSE 2, reported two infections among two-thousand-179 participants. This translates to a 96-percent reduction in HIV infections compared to background incidence. Gilead Sciences plans to file for regulatory approval to market lenacapavir for prevention. Separately, during a press briefing on Monday, the U.S. Department […]

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World

UN voices concern over peacekeeper safety in Lebanon

At least 21 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied purposefully targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon but has repeated calls for them to leave combat areas. Richard Gowan is the United Nations Director at the Crisis Group - he says the UN is concerned about its peacekeeping troops.

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