insert_link Health / Medical WHO says China health info shows no new or unusual germs The World Health Organization says there are no signs of unusual or new germs in China suggested in information supplied by Beijing. The W-H-O requested data after reports emerged of clusters of pneumonia in children, and a general rise in respiratory illnesses in China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayNovember 24, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Mass hysteria suspected at Amateta Combined School The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture is looking into reports of learners fainting and speaking incoherently at Amateta Combined School in the Oshikoto Region’s Onankali circuit. The director of education in the Oshikoto Region, Alletta Eises says far, 18 learners have exhibited the behaviour. She said they suspect that the learners are exhibiting signs of mass hysteria, but the Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture’s special education team will […] todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Ukrainian trucker dies at Polish border blockade A 56-year old Ukrainian trucker has died after waiting almost three days on the Polish side of the border to cross into Ukraine. Polish truckers have been blocking the border crossing with Ukraine for several weeks calling for stricter transport rules for Ukrainian trucks, which they say are hurting their businesses. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayNovember 24, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court president has been indicted on five counts including corruption Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court president Eric Nzimande has been indicted on five counts of contravening the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. He appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on charges stemming from allegations that Nzimande received unauthorised gratification of 230-thousand-rand for appointing acting Regional Court magistrates. The National Prosecuting Authority’s spokesperson in the province, Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, says Nzimande was responsible for recommending these appointments to the minister of […] todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link Africa Mali signs Russia deal to build gold refinery Russia is deepening bilateral and economic ties with Mali as Western influence in the West African nation declines. Mali has signed a deal with Russia to build a gold refinery in the capital Bamako to improve the nation's economy. Our Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. todayNovember 24, 2023 5
insert_link World Israel-Hamas brief ceasefire to begin today A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday morning, that's according to Qatar - which has been mediating the truce. Toni Waterman has the details. todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia DA leader lays formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa's DA leader, John Steenhuisen has laid a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says this is for the central role he has played in bringing about the nation’s current devastating reality, that almost five million of South Africa’s children are starving. Steenhuisen says according to the latest State of the South African Child Report by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, 4.8 […] todayNovember 24, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia finalizes mock voter registration The Electoral Commission of Namibia conducted a mock voter registration exercise that took place in selected localities across the country and was carried out utilising the newly enhanced and upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter registration system. Electoral Commission of Namibia's spokesperson De Wet Siluka. todayNovember 24, 2023 15
insert_link Namibia Penalties get Ex-SME Bank directors off the hook The defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi and the secretary to the Cabinet, George Simataa, are among former SME Bank directors who paid back money as penalty after liquidators accused them of being reckless and giving Zimbabwean national Enock Kamushinda free rein to steal N$200 million from the bank. Moreover, the list includes 3 who have been "forgiven". Social Justice Trustee Herbert Jauch weighs in on the potential expenses […] todayNovember 24, 2023 7
