insert_link Namibia Oshikoto region holds Health Day Councillor Vilho Nuunyango from Oniipa constituency in the Oshikoto region has encouraged the inhabitants of the region to take part in health activities, such as screenings to prevent diseases and falling ill. Nuunyango was speaking at a health day organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the region, as part of the commemoration of World AIDS Day. He adds that primary prevention care concentrates on promoting health, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link World Pentagon says US warship and commercial ships attacked in Red Sea The Pentagon is investigating reports that a US warship and some commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi rebels said they attacked two Israeli ships off the Yemeni coast over the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. ENG THE PENTAGON todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link World US employment will be in the spotlight this week US employment will be in the spotlight this week, with several key jobs reports due out. Analysts are digesting news from last week that the Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation fell again in October. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayDecember 4, 2023 18
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s president urged to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families in Israel The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Coalition South Africa urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families trapped in the Gaza Strip. BDS SA claims it has been more than six weeks since Ramaphosa made the commitment. The coalition notes most foreign nationals have been evacuated by their governments, except the South Africans. They call for urgent government intervention to ensure the immediate release of […] todayDecember 4, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Namibia Institute of Democracy set to help Namibians understand the constitution and elections The Namibia Institute of Democracy and its partner -The Hans Seidel Foundation- applied for an EU Grant to conduct Civic Education in Namibia. Now, the organization will help Namibians understand the constitution and elections. Here is the Director Naita Hishoono. todayDecember 4, 2023 19
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Town Council concludes the election of office bearers Swapo party's Queen Kamati was elected as the new City of Windhoek Mayor in the capital on Friday. Kamati elected during the office bearers election for the 2023/24 term, is deputized by former city mayor, Joseph Uapingene from the National Unity Democratic Organisation. Meanwhile, the Khorixas Town Council concluded the election of office bearers. Mayor Cllr. Patience !Hoaes spoke to Future Media News on the first project she'll embark upon. […] todayDecember 4, 2023 18
insert_link Namibia Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event finalised in Windhoek The Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event finlised in Windhoek last week. The Consciuos Millenials organization founded in 2020 decided to host this as their contribution to this year's 16 Days Of Activism. Here is the founder Leena Amwaalwa. todayDecember 4, 2023 12
insert_link World U.S stocks hedged higher on Friday following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell U.S stocks hedged higher on Friday following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicating the bank could be making some progress in lowering inflation.But he warned it's too early to tell if the bank is done raising interest rates. Meanwhile, it wasn't a good Friday for social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as another major retailer pulled its advertising. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. The Dow was […] todayDecember 4, 2023 10
insert_link South Africa High Court in Pretoria’s instructs the SA government to end load-shedding in public facilities SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the High Court in Pretoria’s ruling, instructing the government to end load-shedding in public facilities by the end of January 2024. This directive includes public hospitals, clinics, schools, and police stations. Speaking on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai, Ramaphosa stated that the judgement confirms the government’s commitment to its programme to end load-shedding. todayDecember 4, 2023 2
