insert_link World Texas sues NY doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to Lone Star resident Texas has sued a New York doctor that it says provided abortion pills to at least one Texas resident, in violation of state law. The first-of-its kind case could test the limits of a New York law that shields doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 16, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Hacking Group “God” Claims Attack on Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Systems The health ministry has deactivated some servers amid cybersecurity alerts following a Telecom Namibia hack. Executive director Ben Nangombe denied awareness of any direct attack or ransom demands but noted anonymized files circulating online. The hacking group Hunters International leaked 356 pages of sensitive data, including files from the Presidency, Prime Minister's Office, and Defence Ministry. A group, calling itself "God," claimed responsibility for targeting the health ministry's pharmaceutical systems. todayDecember 16, 2024 28
insert_link Health / Medical Last Blood Donation Clinics of the Year Set for December 14 The final Saturday clinics for the year will be held on tomorrow 14 December, in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Okahandja, and Oshakati, with donations accepted from 08:00 to 15:00 at various locations. The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service encourages all healthy individuals aged 16 to 65 to donate, and in return, donors will receive a festive gift as a token of appreciation for their lifesaving contribution. NamBTS' Zita Tobin: todayDecember 13, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa EFF Ready for Third National People’s Assembly In S.A In South Africa, the EFF says it is all systems go for its third National People's Assembly, set to take place at Nasrec, Johannesburg, over the next three days. Some two-thousand-500 members are expected to participate in this year’s conference. The conference will elect new leaders, table political and organisational reports, and re-look at some of its policies. It will also adopt a new five-year programme of action […] todayDecember 13, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker among seven convicted for mob attack In Hong Kong, a judge convicted a prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker for rioting during an attack by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 during the height of that year's pro-democracy protests. Six other men were also convicted. They face up to seven years in prison. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayDecember 13, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics DA Optimistic as S.A. Food Inflation Hits 14-Year Low In S.A, the DA says it is optimistic after the latest Consumer Price Index statistics, which highlight a significant drop in food inflation to a 14-year low. Annual inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages retreated sharply to 2.3-percent in November from 3.6-percent the previous month, the lowest rate for the category since December 2010, when it stood at 1.6-percent. The DA’s, Wendy Alexander, says they reiterate their call for the […] todayDecember 13, 2024 20
insert_link Health / Medical Lancet study says air pollution could be behind deaths in India Air pollution - especially due to finer pollutants that can get lodged in the lungs could be causing 1.5 million deaths in India according to a Lancet Planetary Health study. The study claims that no one in the country lives in an area where average yearly air quality levels meet the World Health Organisation's standards. Ishan Garg tells us more. todayDecember 13, 2024 25
insert_link Health / Medical HIV Testing Results in Oshikoto Show 449 Positive Cases in 2024 A total of 36,976 individuals were tested for HIV in the Oshikoto region from January 1 to October 31 this year, with 449 testing positive. Health expert Saara Uushona shared these figures during the World AIDS Day observance in Windhoek on Thursday. She noted that while 436 of those who tested positive have been linked to treatment, challenges such as stigma, side effects of medication, and forgetfulness remain barriers for […] todayDecember 13, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Deny Claims of Brutal Assault on Inmate in Okahandja Cells The Namibian Police have dismissed a viral video suggesting that an inmate in the Okahandja trial-awaiting cells was brutally assaulted. Here is Nampol's spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kaunapawa Shikwambi. todayDecember 13, 2024 13