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FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

4021 Results / Page 323 of 447

Africa

World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance

The World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance following climate shocks and an ongoing armed conflict in the east of the country. The head of the global health body, Tedros Ghebreyesus says they are working with the Congolese government to address some of the health needs. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.  

today2 April, 2024

South Africa

DA Raises Concerns Over Alleged Hiring of Individual with Sexual Harassment Allegations

The DA in Gauteng has voiced its dismay over the alleged hiring of Vernon Naidoo by the provincial Department of Social Development, who reportedly has a history of facing sexual harassment allegations. Naidoo has been employed as a member of the forensic audit team. MEC for Social Development, Mbali Hlophe, has stated that hiring forensic auditors is not under her jurisdiction. Refiloe Nt'sekhe from the DA expressed serious concerns over […]

today28 March, 2024

Namibia

Significant HIV Treatment Numbers in Oshikoto Region Reported

Saara Ndjimba, a representative from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, disclosed at the Oshikoto regional AIDS coordination committee meeting in Omuthiya that as of February 2024, a total of 22,970 individuals are receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV treatment in the Oshikoto Region. Of these, 15,326 are females, while 7,644 are males. Ndjimba emphasized that individuals aged 20 years and above constitute the majority receiving ART. Furthermore, she encouraged […]

today28 March, 2024

World

Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage

Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage, after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to such unions. That takes it one step closer to becoming the only South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. Laura Westbrook has more.  

today28 March, 2024

South Africa

SA’s Homeowners Await Financial Relief as Reserve Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged

South Africa's BetterBond has announced that homeowners will need to wait longer for financial relief as the South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously decided to maintain the repo rate at 8.25%. Similarly, the prime lending rate will remain at 11.75%. Interim CEO of BetterBond, Bradd Bendall, expressed hope for a rate cut this month due to a drop in inflation expectations for the next two years. However, […]

today28 March, 2024

Namibia

Mass Registration Campaign Yields Over 24,000 National Documents Issued

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry has successfully issued national documents to over 24,000 individuals across the country. Margaret Kalo, the ministry spokesperson, confirmed this in on Wednesday, highlighting the launch of a mass registration campaign for national documents in all 14 regions of the country. Initiated on February 5, 2024, the campaign is set to conclude on July 30th this year. Kalo added that thus far, 9,881 […]

today28 March, 2024

World

Hunter Biden to challenge tax evasion charges in court

U.S President Joseph Biden's son Hunter will ask a U.S. judge to dismiss the criminal case accusing him of evading more than a million dollars in $1.4 million in taxes. Lawyers for Hunter Biden argue that prosecutors bowed to political pressure from Republican lawmakers investigating his father. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.  

today28 March, 2024