insert_link World U.S Supreme court Justice taped agreeing America should “return to a place of godliness” U.S Supreme court justice, Samuel Alito has been recorded agreeing that America should return "to a place of godliness", just weeks after he came under fire for controversial flags that flew above his homes. The secretly taped audio was captured by a liberal filmmaker posing as a religious conservative at a private event. As Kate Fisher reports for us from Washington. todayJune 12, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Namibia Medical Care Hosts Wellness Open Day at Roman Catholic Private Hospital In an effort to promote health and well-being within the community, Namibia Medical Care is hosting its Wellness Open Day today at the Roman Catholic Private Hospital. Here's the organization's Tashiya Nangula. todayJune 12, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Step2Walk’s Mission to Provide Surgical Care for Foot and Ankle Deformities in Underserved Regions Globally Marelize Mentz shed light on Step2Walk, a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing surgical care for disabling foot and ankle deformities in underserved regions worldwide. Mentz outlined the organization's comprehensive approach, emphasizing both medical intervention and educational initiatives. todayJune 12, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa S.A Trade Union Urges Political Parties to Oppose National Health Insurance Act in Government Unity Talks S.A Trade union, Solidarity, has urged political parties involved in talks for a government of national unity to oppose the National Health Insurance Act. The call comes amid president Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that he will oppose the union's court application against the NHI. Solidarity's, Anton van der Bijl argues the NHI is unconstitutional, unaffordable, and would reduce access to quality healthcare. Van der Bijl vows to challenge the NHI […] todayJune 12, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics Japan may soon require more companies to disclose gender gap data Japan may soon require more companies to disclose gender gap data. It comes as the country ranks 118th in a new World Economic Forum gender parity survey. As Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJune 12, 2024 12
insert_link Africa U.S. Diplomat Confirms Famine in Parts of War-Torn Sudan Parts of Sudan are experiencing famine, according to U.S. diplomat Tom Perriello. Nearly 14 months into the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the extent of the extreme hunger remains unclear. "I think we know we are in famine," Perriello, the U.S. special envoy to Sudan, told Reuters. "The question is how much famine, how much of the country, and for how long." todayJune 12, 2024 18
insert_link World British prime minister’s Conservative Party election manifesto emphasises border security Conservative Party manifesto led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain prioritizes border security to tackle illegal immigration and prevent English Channel crossings. With a record 10,448 crossings in 2024, Sunak announced deportation flights for illegal migrants starting next month, pledging to halve immigration while highlighting the importance of UK border security. todayJune 12, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Fatal Explosion at Quantum Foods’ Malmesbury Feed Mill In Western Cape Quantum Foods' Malmesbury feed mill in the Western Cape has reported a fatal explosion on its premises, resulting in one death and serious injuries to two others. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, prompting an independent investigation. The company asserts that all safety protocols were followed and emergency equipment was successfully activated. Quantum Foods has committed to providing support to the affected families. todayJune 12, 2024 23
insert_link World US Secretary of State urges Hamas to agree to ceasefire proposal, following UN Security Council vote U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says if the proposed ceasefire agreement in Gaza fails, only Hamas will be to blame. Blinken is in the Middle East discussing the proposal with regional leaders, in his eighth visit there since the war broke out. As Mitch McCann reports: todayJune 12, 2024 10
