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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Leonard Witbeen

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Africa

WHO Urges Urgent Action on Mpox Surge in Africa Amid Dangerous Congo Strain

The World Health Organization has called for urgent action to address the rising spread of mpox in Africa. Rosamund Lewis, WHO's technical lead for mpox, highlighted the critical need for intervention. Meanwhile, John Claude Udahemuka from the University of Rwanda warned about a highly dangerous strain in Congo's South Kivu province, a mutated version of the clade I mpox. This strain has fatality rates of approximately 5% in adults and […]

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Africa

Police Open Fire on Protesters in Kenya; At Least Five Dead, Parliament Set Ablaze

Police in Kenya opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the legislature, resulting in at least five deaths and dozens of injuries. Reuters says protesters, reacting to legislation that raises taxes, overwhelmed the police and set parts of the parliament building on fire. Citizen TV reported that some protesters managed to enter the Senate chamber earlier in the day.

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Namibia

Government Moves Forward with Occupational Safety and Health Bill

In response to increasing concerns about worker safety, the Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry held a stakeholder consultation to develop the Occupational Safety and Health Bill. The session aimed to create safer working environments for workers, employers, and customers, and to enhance safety measures across various industries. Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress- Mahongora Kavihuha.  

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World

UN threatens to halt aid deliveries in Gaza

The United Nations to protect humanitarian workers in Gaza. Speaking at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said indiscriminate attacks on convoys are impeding the delivery of aid. It's now emerged that senior U.N. officials told Israel they will suspend aid operations unless urgent steps are taken to better protect humanitarian workers. As our Jody Jacobs reports.  

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Business / Economics

Tourism Potential Highlighted at African Hospitality Investment Forum

  At the African Hospitality Investment Forum, Connie-Marlene Theyse of FNB Namibia emphasized the country's growing appeal as a tourism and business travel destination. Tourism contributed 7% to Namibia’s GDP in 2022, worth 14.3 billion Namibian dollars. The forum and the recent AviaDev Conference in Windhoek underscore Namibia's potential for further growth and its readiness to welcome more tourists.  

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Business / Economics

26 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Business News Roundup: Port of Walvis Bay Drops in Rankings, Sibanye Stillwater Seeks $500 Million, Dollar Strengthens, and Oil Prices Fall

  Global Shipping Challenges: The Port of Walvis Bay's Decline The Port of Walvis Bay has experienced a significant drop in global rankings, as highlighted by the World Bank's latest report. Once positioned at 293rd in 2022, the port now finds itself at 382nd out of 405 ports in 2023. The 2023 Container Port Performance Index by High Economic Intelligence identifies several contributing factors to this decline, raising concerns about […]

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South Africa

S.A’s MK Party Aims to Be Official Opposition, Considers Alliance with EFF and ATM

In S.A, the MK Party says it positions itself as the official opposition, planning a collaboration with the EFF and ATM. Newly sworn-in member of parliament John Hlophe notes teething problems within the government of national unity, attributing them to different party values. Hlophe says they haven’t yet decided on supporting an impeachment motion on president Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal:  

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