insert_link Health / Medical S.A. Health Authority Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Diabetes Medication The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has sounded the alarm over counterfeit diabetes medication. There is a rise in particularly GLP-1 products like Ozempic, being sold through unauthorised channels. SAHPRA's Madimetja Mashishi says these fake medications pose serious health risks as they lack quality checks. He urges the public to buy only registered products: today14 November, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Media Professionals Union Calls on Electoral Commission to Cease Harassing Journalists at Polling Stations The Media Professionals Union has demanded that the Electoral Commission of Namibia stop obstructing journalists covering the elections at Van Rhyn polling station. NAMPU states that journalists are being denied movement, kept on-site for extended hours, and unable to report freely due to battery and hunger issues. Acting Secretary-General Jemima Beukes condemned this interference, calling it a violation of media freedom and a threat to transparent election coverage. NAMPU urges […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Local BIG Coalition to Hold Star Rally for Basic Income Grant for All 13/11/2024, WINDHOEK, Namibia - The Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition of Namibia is hosting the Universal BIG Star Rally on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The rally will begin with a march at 14:00 from the Miami Service Station Bus Stop in Katutura to UN Plaza via Independence Avenue. The march will be accompanied by the Champion Brass Band. The rally is scheduled to start at 15:00 at UN Plaza […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Local NAMPU Demands That ECN Stop Harassing Journalists at The Polls The Namibia Professionals’ Union (NAMPU) demands that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) immediately cease its harassment and obstruction of journalists covering the elections at the Van Rhyn polling station. Journalists must be allowed to perform their work freely and without interference. Currently, journalists are hungry, their phones are flat, and they have been denied the freedom to move in and out of polling stations. This obstruction is unacceptable, as […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections 12 November 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will observe Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27, 2024. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) will oversee the pre-election phase, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure they align with democratic principles such as transparency, fairness, and credibility. The SEOM […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Barug Street Renamed to Honour Dr. Fleming Aspara In Katutura’s Luxury Hill neighborhood, Barug Street has officially been renamed in memory of the late Dr. Fleming Aspara, a respected doctor who lived and practiced on that street. Known for bringing quality healthcare to Katutura’s Black community, Dr. Aspara’s legacy was celebrated by residents, with over 90% of the Barug Street community supporting the name change. This renaming not only honours his contribution to local healthcare but also preserves […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Cosatu Welcomes Dip in Unemployment Rate in South Africa S A. Union Cosatu says the slight dip in the unemployment rate is a welcome reprieve, coming on the back of three consecutive quarters of job losses. About 294-thousand more people were employed in the third quarter of this year. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says unemployment remains dangerously high among young people. He says the private sector needs to come to the party by halting the flood of retrenchments […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link World Delhi’s pollution levels rise to “severe” category Residents of India's capital New Delhi have woken up to a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing their city. With winter approaching, the air quality there has dipped to what officials call severe levels. Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. today13 November, 2024
insert_link World US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games. The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today13 November, 2024
