insert_link World Germany considers recruiting foreigners for its military The German Government is considering a new policy of recruiting foreigners for its military. It comes as the EU's most populated country says it needs thousands of recruits for its Army, Air Force, and Navy. todayJanuary 23, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo residents cultivate gardens to address food insecurity Gardens can be seen on the outskirts of Otjiwarongo's informal settlements, with some residents busy ploughing and planting vegetables to address food insecurity. Some are using riverbeds for planting maize and pearl millet, known as mahangu. Those who planted last year anticipate harvest soon, while others rely on hoped-for rain. Here’s Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua. todayJanuary 23, 2024 48
insert_link World U.S. and UK carry out joint strike against Houthis The UK and the U.S. have launched their second joint strikes against Houthis in Yemen aimed at deterring attacks against cargo ships in the Red Sea. The British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly says the strikes send a clear message to the Iran-backed fighters. Julia Chapman reports. todayJanuary 23, 2024 18
insert_link Health / Medical Cervical cancer cases eliminated in women vaccinated at 12-13 Recent analysis from Scotland reveals that women vaccinated against cervical cancer at ages 12 or 13 show no cases of the disease, regardless of the number of doses received compared to unvaccinated women. The high-risk human papillomavirus vaccine has proven effective, according to Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Society of Namibia. todayJanuary 23, 2024 34
insert_link Business / Economics Uranium one withdraws case against water ministry The Uranium One Group has withdrawn its case against the water ministry for not issuing exploration drilling permits to the company but remains confident its project will be safe and beneficial to Namibia. Here is Uranium One spokesperson Riaan van Rooyen. todayJanuary 23, 2024 8
insert_link World UN migration agency issues first ever global appeal The International Organization for Migration on Monday launched its first-ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for $ 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration's promise as a force for good throughout the world. IOM Director-General Amy Pope explains. todayJanuary 23, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics Tesla bypasses South Africa due to high import taxes Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will not sell electric cars in South Africa due to high import duties and taxes, due to a lack of incentives for local electric vehicle manufacturing. Importing a Tesla Cybertruck to South Africa can cost upwards of R1.3 million (incl. VAT). According to ‘My Broadband’, South Africa’s tax regime protects domestic car factories while failing to develop a policy to incentivise local EV manufacturing. todayJanuary 23, 2024 22
insert_link World Trump leads New Hampshire primary on eve of key Republican decision Former US President Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election. Voters in New Hampshire are choosing whether to give Trump a smooth glide to the Republican presidential nomination or bolster rival Nikki Haley's longshot bid to topple […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 26
insert_link Health / Medical WHO concerned that countries will miss deadline for pandemic treaty The World Health Organization Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says countries risk missing a May deadline for agreeing on a legally binding treaty on fighting pandemics to shore up the world's defences against new pathogens after the COVID-19 pandemic killed more than 7 million people. todayJanuary 23, 2024 13
