insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek sets the record straight on billing system Accusations have surfaced against the City of Windhoek for allegedly concealing a malfunctioning billing system for over two years, resulting in widespread billing errors. One alarming case involves a client whose water bill reportedly escalated to N$1 million within a single month. Responding to these claims, City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye acknowledged the seriousness of the issue. Akwenye said that the city has been addressing the matter internally. He […] todayJuly 2, 2024 32
insert_link Africa Clothed pig carcasses are revealing the secrets of mummification – South African study provides insights for forensic scientists Establishing time-since-death is key in forensic investigations. gorodenkoff By Kara Adams, University of Cape Town and Victoria Gibbon, University of Cape Town It was the kind of task any competent seamstress has completed hundreds of times before: altering denim jeans and jerseys. But there was something different about this piece of work. Though our team of scientists were paying for it, we weren’t her ultimate customers – […] todayMay 27, 2024 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
