Haiti declares State-of-Emergency

Haiti declares State-of-Emergency

Haiti has declared a 72-hour state of emergency and night curfew in and around the capital because of two jailbreaks and spiralling insecurity. The BBC reports that at the weekend, armed gangs stormed a major Port-au-Prince prison, leading to the killing of at least 12 people and the release of around 4,000 inmates. Gang leaders say they want to force the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is outside […]

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Health / Medical

Global obesity rates double among adults, quadruple among children

The number of obese people worldwide has surpassed one billion, according to global analysis. Research published by The Lancet journal shows 879 million adults and 159 million children were obese in 2022 - the most recent year included in the analysis. The data shows that globally, obesity rates among children and adolescents quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, while rates among adults more than doubled. The numbers, according to local Dietician […]

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Namibia

Omaheke invests in water infrastructure and education

The Omaheke Regional Council, with support from the line ministry, has allocated funds for water infrastructure projects including drilling and installing new boreholes. According to the region’s Governor, Pijoo Nganate in a regional update, strategies have been implemented to enhance educational outcomes, establishing an education fund to assist tertiary students with registration fees.

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Lifestyle

Namibia has the highest beer consumption in Africa

Namibia has claimed the title of the African country with the highest beer consumption per capita, with 95.5 liters. As outlined in a Wisevoter report, Namibia's beer consumption reflects a broader trend in the African beer market which has witnessed sustained growth attributed to shifting lifestyles, increased disposable incomes, and urbanisation. Africa commands nearly eight percent of the global beer consumption market, highlighting the region's significance in the beverage industry.

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World

Putin warns West with nuclear threat

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made an explicit threat to use nuclear weapons against the West if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine. Speaking at his annual address to the Russian Parliament, Putin said any claim that Moscow would attack the West first was "nonsense".

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Uncategorized

Havana hospital project to begin following budget allocation

Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi has allocated N$10.9 billion to the Ministry of Health and Social Service in the 2024/25 National Budget. Of this, over N$450 million is earmarked for the construction of the Windhoek District Hospital in Havana. Here is Deputy Minister Ester Muinjangue.

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Africa

ICC awards $56 million reparations in Ongwen case

The International Criminal Court has awarded reparations worth over 56 million dollars to victims in the case involving a former Ugandan rebel commander. Dominic Ongwen was a top commander in the Lord's Resistance Army; a militia rebel group that conducted a two-decades-long rebellion in Northern Uganda. Leon Ssenyange reports.

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Namibia

NWR offers 60% off for Independence Day

Namibia Wildlife Resorts has announced a 60% discount on accommodation at all its establishments throughout the country for March in celebration of Independence Day, to encourage locals to discover the beauty of their own country. NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala has more.

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Uncategorized

Ondangwa connects more homes to electricity grid

Over 150 houses in Ondangwa are set to receive electricity. According to the town's spokesperson, Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha, the Council has identified 153 households in the Omahenene location to benefit from the project, funded by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and NORED.

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