insert_link South Africa Gun Free South Africa calls for urgent reforms Gun Free South Africa director Adèle Kirsten has raised concerns over the weekend mass shooting of 18 people in Lusikisiki. Statistics show that 34 gun-related fatalities are reported daily, with 24 guns lost. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Kirsten is advocating for stricter gun reforms. todayOctober 1, 2024 20
insert_link Health / Medical Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in Namibia The Cancer Association of Namibia says that Namibia continues to face severe cases of advanced and metastatic breast cancer because many women are seeking treatment too late, leading to unnecessary suffering. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in Namibia. Here is the CEO of CAN, Rolf Hansen. todayOctober 1, 2024 20
insert_link Uncategorized Women make up 54% of electorate, ECN The Electoral Commission of Namibia has released the final voters register for the 2024 national elections, revealing a total of about 1, 449, 000 (1,449,569) registered voters, with women comprising 54% and men 46% of the electorate. ECN spokesperson, De Wet Siluka has more. With 21,757 voters identified as having disabilities, we asked Siluka about the measures in place to accommodate these citizens. todayOctober 1, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Rwanda reports six deaths from Marburg virus outbreak Six people have died from a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda, primarily affecting healthcare workers in an intensive care unit. According to the BBC, Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana reported that twenty cases have been identified since the outbreak was confirmed on Friday. Marburg, which can have a fatality rate of up to 88%, is related to Ebola and is transmitted to humans from fruit bats, spreading through contact with the […] todaySeptember 30, 2024 25
insert_link World Millions displaced in Lebanon Lebanon says a million people may be displaced as Israel continues air strikes. Israel says it has also attacked military targets of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen. Chris Watts works with the charity Future Academy in refugee camps in Lebanon. Militant group Hamas meanwhile says its leader in Lebanon, Fatah Sharif, was killed alongside his wife and two children in an Israeli strike in the south of […] todaySeptember 30, 2024 23
insert_link Uncategorized uMkhonto weSizwe condemns Israel’s ground invasion in Lebanon The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has condemned any form of Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon. More than 50 people were killed in yesterday's strikes, two days after Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. MK Party’s, Wesley Douglas, says Israel’s act of aggression is a dangerous escalation that risks plunging the world into widespread conflict. todaySeptember 30, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Survey finds that 37% of Namibians avoid investment risks The 2023 Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor shows that many Namibians are not investing. About 37% are not willing to take any risks, especially the youth. Jo-Ann van Wyk from Old Mutual Investment Group revealed that 30% of people prefer safe, low-risk options like savings accounts. Van Wyk further explains that on the other end of the spectrum, those who are more inclined to take risks understand that achieving […] todaySeptember 30, 2024 16
insert_link Environment Namibia faces cold weather With the southern and central regions of Namibia experiencing colder weather in recent days, along with snowfall in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, we spoke to Odilo Kgobetsi from the meteorological office to find out if these weather patterns are normal and whether they are expected to persist. Kgobetsi urged people to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to protect their safety and the health of their […] todaySeptember 30, 2024 38
insert_link World Russia targets Kyiv in drone attack Russia launched multiple waves of drones targeting Ukraine's capital on Monday morning. Air raid alerts lasted for over five hours as air defense units worked to intercept attacks. Reuters further reports that all the drones that Russia launched at Kyiv were either destroyed by defence systems or neutralised by electronic warfare, Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv's military administration said on the Telegram messaging app. todaySeptember 30, 2024 6