insert_link Health / Medical Namibia to Transition to HPV DNA Testing in New Cancer Control Plan The Health ministry, along with the Cancer Association of Namibia and WHO, is finalizing a new National Cancer Control Plan. The plan includes transitioning from the visual inspection HPV test to HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer. This change will target women aged 25 and 30 and those living with HIV, as noted by Executive Director Ben Nangombe. todayAugust 6, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Periodic Magistrate’s Court to Open in Omuthiya by October A periodic magistrate’s court will open in Omuthiya, the Oshikoto regional capital, by the end of October this year. The initiative aims to reduce the case load on the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court, where over 67% of cases come from Omuthiya. Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court chief legal clerk, Christian Shafudah, mentioned that 45 to 60 inmates from Omuthiya appear in Ondangwa daily. The new court will address cases locally, cutting travel and […] todayAugust 6, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises South Africa's AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises. The organisation's head of environmental affairs Lambert de Klerk has acknowledged Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina’s stance on municipal responsibilities, but emphasises the department's crucial role. He advocates for stronger coordination between national, provincial, and local authorities to ensure effective water service delivery across South Africa: todayAugust 6, 2024 16
insert_link World Hurricane hits US coastline A major tropical storm has made landfall in Florida — already causing deaths and catastrophic flooding. It's expected to bring "life-threatening" surges and record rainfall in coming days, as Benji Hyer reports. todayAugust 6, 2024 12
insert_link World China urges flood control efforts as rainfall persists Beijing has called on local authorities to stay on guard against floods as significant rainfall is forecast to continue in parts of the country in the coming days. State media said four people were killed and at least 23 missing in China's southwestern province of Sichuan over the weekend. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayAugust 5, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Save South Africa Civic Movement condemns the recent disciplinary hearing outcome for 12 white learners at Pretoria High School for Girls Save South Africa Civic Movement has condemned the recent disciplinary hearing outcome for 12 white learners at Pretoria High School for Girls, calling it nonsensical and racially biased. The pupils who were accused of racism were found not guilty by the school governing body. Spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane criticised the three-people panel for lacking objectivity and sensitivity, alleging the decision reinforces racial discrimination, undermining black learners. He demands transparency and a […] todayAugust 5, 2024 48
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba Awarded Namibia’s Highest Honor, The Most Ancient Order of Welwitschia Mirabilis President Nangolo Mbumba has been awarded Namibia's highest honor, The Most Ancient Order of Welwitschia Mirabilis, in a ceremony held at State House on Saturday. Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba presented the award and sash, symbolizing Mbumba’s role as Head of State. Mbumba, who became Namibia’s fourth president following the death of Hage Geingob on February 4, 2024, dedicated the honor to his family, mentors, and Swapo Party colleagues. He expressed […] todayAugust 5, 2024 61
insert_link World UK prime minister Keir Starmer has condemned anti-immigration protests across the country UK prime minister, Keir Starmer has condemned anti-immigration protests across the country. Violent scenes have broken out in areas including Tamworth, Middlesbrough, Bolton, Hull, and Weymouth. This follows false reports that the suspect in the death of three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last week was an asylum seeker. At least 150 protestors have been arrested. Starmer has vowed those involved […] todayAugust 5, 2024 7
insert_link Health / Medical South Africa’s Department of Health has confirmed two more positive cases of Mpox in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal South Africa's Department of Health has confirmed that two more positive cases of Mpox have been detected in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, increasing the number of cases from 22 to 24 nationwide. The number of deaths linked to the disease remains at three. The department’s spokesperson, Foster Mohale, says the 23rd case is a 36-year-old man from KwaZulu-Natal who was admitted at a public health facility in Durban late in July […] todayAugust 5, 2024 15