insert_link Namibia Rising Number of Angolan Children Prompts Action Authorities are intensifying efforts to manage the growing presence of Angolan children on Windhoek streets and in urban areas. Willem Snyman reports that Rauna Nyrokor of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, noted that although earlier operations repatriated 73 children and their mothers safely, comparable numbers continue to return, highlighting an ongoing issue. today21 October, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Okahandja Activist Calls for Justice in Ongoing Case of Three Deceased Girls Okahandja based Community activist Johannes /Gaseb from Okahandja has called for renewed urgency and transparency in the ongoing investigation into the tragic deaths of three young girls earlier this year. Speaking in an interview, /Gaseb expressed frustration over the slow progress of the case, urging both the police and the school involved to take accountability and provide answers to the affected families. According to /Gaseb, the investigation has reached a […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Families Sue Okahandja School Over Tragic Deaths The families of three young girls who lost their lives earlier this year have launched legal action against a school in Okahandja. Community activist Johannes /Gaseb says parents are demanding answers about the school’s lack of communication on the day of the incident and poor security measures. He confirmed that some families have already hired private lawyers to compel the school to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. today14 October, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Cuban Specialist Urges Burn Prevention Awareness countrywide Dr. Caridad Lopez San Luis, a Cuban-born plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Onguereva Medipac, has issued a heartfelt plea for increased awareness and caution during the winter season to prevent domestic burn injuries—especially among children. In an interview with Future Media, Dr. Lopez, who has served in Namibia for 13 years, highlighted the surge in home-based burn injuries during colder months, often caused by boiling water, tea, or […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Science & Technology French government moves to ban social media for kids The French government is gearing up to ban social media for under-15s, citing concerns over youth overexposure to screens and links to violent behavior, following the fatal stabbing of a teaching assistant by a 14-year-old student in eastern France on 10 June . The Education Minister said that there is a need to “protect our young people from overexposure to screens” as authorities implement stricter digital containment measures. President Emmanuel […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link World 11-year-old Texas girl commits suicide after being bullied about immigration status In the U.S, a mother in Texas says her 11-year-old daughter committed suicide after being bullied about her family's immigration status. School police are now investigating. Toni Waterman has more. today21 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s government conducts investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in several provinces S.A's government says it is coordinating comprehensive investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Last week, Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that organophosphates, chemicals found in pesticides, were responsible for the deaths of six children in Soweto last month. They allegedly shared a packet of chips they had bought from a local spaza shop. Government's Gavin Sadler says they are […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link World Zuckerberg apologises to families over social media impact on children Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Zuckerberg - who runs Instagram and Facebook - turned to them and said "No one should go through" what they had. Lawmakers wanted to know what they are doing to protect children online. It was a rare opportunity for the US senators to question […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle When to give your child their first mobile phone – and how to keep them safe Andy Phippen, Bournemouth University I spend my career researching young people and the internet: what they do online, what they think about it and how their views differ to those of their parents. I often get questions from parents about their children’s internet use. One of the most common is when to get their child a mobile phone, as well as how to keep them safe when they have one. […] today11 January, 2024
