Rising Cancer Diagnoses Demand Urgent Action in Africa

Rising Cancer Diagnoses Demand Urgent Action in Africa

Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association, highlighted the concerning increase in cancer diagnoses worldwide, especially in low and middle-income countries. He emphasized the substantial influence of lifestyle changes on cancer trends and called for urgent investments in cancer control and treatment throughout Africa.

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Health / Medical

Namibia Sees Over 400 Annual Breast Cancer Cases, Says Oncologist

Oncologist Dr. Laina Iyambo reported that locally records indicate over 400 cases of breast cancer each year. One Africa TV reports that she shared this statistic while speaking to aspiring female medical students in Windhoek at the fifth edition of the Hermosa Mimosa Initiative. Founded by Dr. Julita-Kitwe, the Hermosa Mimosa Initiative provides a platform for medical professionals to impart critical health information and insights.

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Environment

Bank of Namibia launches drought relief policy

The Bank of Namibia has introduced a new policy, effective from 23 October 2024 to October 2026, to address economic and financial challenges from the ongoing drought following the state of emergency declared by President Nangolo Mbumba in May. The central bank’s principal communications team leader, Sandra Garises.

October 28, 2024 25

Namibia

Swapo presidential candidate rebounds after collapse at Otjiwarongo rally

After collapsing at a rally over the weekend, Swapo’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, faced public doubts about her leadership ability. However, she appeared resilient today while speaking at the Swapo Party manifesto discussions in the capital.

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Namibia

National Assembly postpones Mid-Year Budget Review

Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi could not deliver the 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Review this afternoon as the National Assembly lacked the required quorum. The session was postponed to Tuesday, 29 October 2024. The mid-year review seeks to evaluate the country's economic progress and fiscal strategies, with a focus on debt management and economic recovery.

October 28, 2024 17

Namibia

Ministry of Home Affairs opens 2025 student permit applications

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has announced that the application period for student permits for the 2025 academic year is now open for prospective foreign students who have enrolled or plan to enroll at Namibian educational institutions. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo. The fees for annual student permits have been set at N$1,600 for primary and secondary education and N$2,200 for tertiary education. Payment […]

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Namibia

Windhoek City Police Boost Security with Donation of 10 CCTV Cameras

The City of Windhoek has received a donation of 10 CCTV cameras from the Khomas Regional Council, aimed at enhancing safety for residents in various constituencies. The cameras will be handed over to the City Police Department for operations and maintenance, and will be strategically installed in identified crime hotspots in collaboration with constituency offices. Monitored from the Windhoek City Police Command and Dispatch Centre, the cameras will facilitate a […]

October 28, 2024 19

Environment

Windhoek Council Plans Waste-to-Energy Plant for Electricity Generation

The Municipal Council of Windhoek is set to construct a Waste-to-Energy Plant aimed at generating bulk electricity while improving waste management. This initiative seeks to diversify the energy supply, enhance electricity security, and lower carbon emissions. A pre-feasibility study has recently been completed to evaluate the project's viability, paving the way for a detailed feasibility study that will examine different operational scenarios and inform the plant's development. The local authority's […]

October 28, 2024 25

Namibia

Police Investigate Discovery of Buried Rifles in Rehoboth and Armed Robbery in Karibib

The Namibia Police Force is investigating the discovery of 55 old, rusted rifles without serial numbers in Rehoboth, unearthed by construction workers on a private property; these rifles are believed to date back to the German wars. In Karibib, an armed robbery occurred at a residence in the Namagra factory area, where three masked men threatened and tied up an elderly couple with a knife, stealing valuables valued at N$231,000. […]

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