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Kenya: Cabinet Secretary for Health Reviews Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria Program Progress with Global Fund Team

The Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah M. Barasa on Tuesday 12, 2024 met with the Global Fund team, led by Audit Manager Augustine Agyeman-Duah, to assess Kenya’s progress in HIV, TB, and Malaria programs. The meeting highlighted key achievements such as reduced death rates and progress toward treatment targets, with 70% of Kenya’s performance contract aligned with Global Fund priorities. Kenya’s programs have been bolstered by strong governance, effective government integration, […]

13 November, 2024

Health / Medical

INTERVIEW: The Nutrition Alliance of Namibia Director, Ben Schernick, Speaks on Addressing Malnutrition and Food Security

As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December to March, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, sheds light on the current state of malnutrition in the country, emphasizing the need for […]

13 November, 2024

Namibia

Special voting day commences at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek

Today marked a bustling start to Namibia's special voting day at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek. According to our correspondent Envaalde Matheus, the voting center was particularly packed with voters from the police, army, and special forces, including high-profile figures like Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Shikongo emphasized that law enforcement is committed to ensuring a peacef0ul and intimidation-free environment to support a credible and fair voting process.

13 November, 2024

World

Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane

Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire. American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest. Ira Spitzer reports.

13 November, 2024

Namibia

Windhoek Council Receives Top Rating for Employment Equity Compliance

The Municipal Council of Windhoek has earned an A-Grade rating for employment equity, scoring 95.56% in its 2023/2024 review by the Employment Equity Commission. The high rating recognizes the Council’s strides in implementing affirmative action and fostering workplace inclusivity. However, the Commission's report emphasized the need to improve employment for persons with disabilities. In response, the Council's Department of Human Capital and Corporate Services is now developing targeted initiatives to […]

13 November, 2024

South Africa

DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans

The DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans, sustainable, inclusive economic growth, and meaningful job creation. StatsSA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a decrease in the unemployment rate from 33.5-percent to 32.1-percent. However, youth unemployment continues to sit high at 43.2-percent. The DA says this green shoots in jobs numbers must accelerate economic reform including breaking Eskom’s power monopoly and addressing weak service […]

13 November, 2024

Uncategorized

Malnutrition Crisis: Urgent Action Needed Ahead of Election and Festive Season

As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December this year to March next year, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Shernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia:

13 November, 2024

APO International

Lagos State, Africa’s Leading Megacity, Partners with Access Bank and Carbonivity to Accelerate Climate Investment at Conference of the Parties (COP29)

The Lagos State Government, through its Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) (https://OCCELagos.org), has announced a strategic partnership with Access Bank (www.AccessBankPLC.com), a leading African financial institution, and Carbonivity (https://Carbonivity.com), a leading carbon asset development firm, to drive climate investment at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. As Africa’s largest city, Lagos faces complex climate challenges amid rapid urban growth. […]

13 November, 2024

World

Donald Trump hush money case decision delayed

Donald Trump's team has been given another week to negotiate with prosecutors in the former president's hush money case in New York. On Tuesday Judge Juan Merchan delayed a key ruling on whether to set aside the guilty verdict agreed by a jury earlier this year. Sally Patterson has more from New York.

13 November, 2024