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Tonata Kadhila

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World

Hungary opposes EU sanctions on Russian LNG

European Union Ambassadors Wednesday are discussing sanctions that would target Russia's liquified natural gas sector for the first time. But the move has received pushback from Hungary which remains reliant on Russian LNG.

today9 May, 2024

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Africa

Zimbabwe urges swift adoption of new but ‘scarce’ currency

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has ordered all government agencies to accept payments in the newly introduced gold-backed currency amid reports of acute shortage. Ncube in a statement said the Zimbabwe Gold, introduced last month, was now the official unit of exchange for transactions in the country. He the BBC that the government would soon introduce regulations to ensure businesses stick to the official rate.

today9 May, 2024

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Namibia

Workshop validates media monitoring tools for local elections

As Namibia prepares for the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for 27 November 2024, the Media Ombudsman and other stakeholders hosted a media and elections monitoring tool validation workshop in Windhoek on Tuesday. During elections, media monitoring provides benchmarks to judge the fairness of the election process and evaluates compliance with international standards and local regulations on election coverage. Local journalist Jemima Beukes attended the workshop.

today9 May, 2024

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Africa

Kenya floods raise cholera risk as WHO records 44 cases

At least 44 cholera cases have been reported in Kenya’s Tana River county, as flooding raises the risk of the spread of water-borne diseases. A statement by the World Health Organisation which cites the numbers, says Kenyan officials supported by WHO and other agencies have been monitoring the health situation and response around the country in the wake of the floods. The flooding, according to BBC Africa has affected more […]

today9 May, 2024

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Health / Medical

AstraZeneca vaccine withdrawn globally over side effect

AstraZeneca has admitted in court documents that its Covid-19 vaccine, developed in collaboration with Oxford University and manufactured as Covishield in India, can cause a rare and dangerous side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.  Pharmaceutical giant on Wednesday further announced the global withdrawal of its vaccine. The Serum Institute and the Indian government are yet to make a comment on the development.

today9 May, 2024

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Namibia

NUST launches anti-violence app

An app aimed at preventing violence has been launched as an initiative of the Namibia University of Science and Technology UNESCO Research Chair on Gender and Digital Technologies, marking a significant step in the fight against violence. The app was launched by the Minister Justice, Yvonne Dausab in the capital on Wednesday, 8 May 2024. Dr. Anna Matros-Goreses, Executive Director of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships at NUST shares the details.

today9 May, 2024

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Health / Medical

Government launches investigation into death at Katutura clinic

Following the death of a man while waiting for medical assistance at the Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek on Monday night, we asked the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, if the government has initiated investigations into the matter. We've also asked Dr. Shangula how the Ministry plans to alleviate the pressure on clinics like Katutura Health Centre.  

today9 May, 2024

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Namibia

Republican Party objects WHO pandemic treaty amendments

Republican Party President Henk Mudge is urging the government to request a postponement of the votes on amendments and the New Pandemic Treaty at the upcoming World Health Assembly meeting. Mudge argues that the World Health Organisation's request for countries to accept the amendments to the International Health Regulations does not align with the principles and guidelines of the United Nations.

today7 May, 2024

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Business / Economics

Private sector credit growth slows

Private sector credit extension experienced a sluggish of 1.3% year-on-year in March, reflecting a slowdown from February’s 1.7% year-on-year and a sharp decline from the 3.9% observed in March 2023. This represents the slowest pace of PSCE growth in the last decade. For the first quarter of 2024, the average annual credit growth further softened to 1.8% year-on-year, compared to 3.2% year-on-year in the same quarter of the previous year. […]

today7 May, 2024