FUTURE MEDIA NEWS Archives - Page 144 of 443

S.A’s Ramaphosa Pledges to Build on Sixth Administration’s Progress

In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to build on the progress made by the sixth administration. During the Presidency's budget vote, he highlighted contributions from the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, the State Owned Enterprises Council, and the Climate Commission. He also praised the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council and the Presidential Working Group on Disability for their roles in advancing social and economic change.

24 July, 2024

Namibia

Agriculture Ministry Bans Cattle Movement in Opuwo Urban Due to CBPP Outbreak

The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform ministry has banned cattle movement in and out of Opuwo Urban Constituency after a contagious bovine pleuropneumonia outbreak in Okapundja village according to The Brief reports. Detected on 1 July, the outbreak affected a herd of 30 cattle, with eight testing positive and one dying. The Ministry, invoking the Animal Health Act, has also suspended cattle gatherings, initiated active disease surveillance, and set up […]

24 July, 2024

World

Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards Taiwan, expected to make landfall Wednesday

Tropical Storm Gaemi has developed into a typhoon and will potentially make landfall in Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan on Wednesday. It's expected to bring downpours to northern Taiwan and mountainous areas nationwide, as Laura Westbrook reports.

23 July, 2024

Namibia

DA Raises Alarm Over Critical Shortage of African Horse Sickness Vaccines in Gauteng

In S.A, The DA in Gauteng has expressed concern that horse breeders and owners are once again facing a critical shortage of African Horse Sickness vaccines. Recently only 120 vaccine doses have been released. The AHS vaccine is exclusively produced by Onderstepoort Biological Products, a state-owned enterprise responsible for manufacturing essential veterinary vaccines in the country. The DA’s, Bronwynn Engelbrecht, says the current shortage can be attributed to typical problems […]

23 July, 2024

Namibia

Minister Kawana Pledges Support to Namibian Police Amidst Ongoing Challenges

The Home Affairs minister, Albert Kawana, has assured that the ministry will tackle the issues confronting the Namibian Police Force as funding becomes available. Speaking at the official opening of the week-long Namibian Police Force senior commander conference in Ongwediva, Kawana acknowledged the numerous challenges facing the police. He emphasized that combating crime is not solely the police’s responsibility but requires a collaborative approach, involving various institutions that address […]

23 July, 2024

South Africa

South AFrican Union Accuses Department of Higher Education of Irresponsibility Over Unspent Funds

The South African Federation of Trade Union has accused the Department of Higher Education of being irresponsible, after returning 580-million-rand in unspent funds to the National Treasury. This was during former minister Blade Nzimande's tenure. The money could have funded a total of nine-thousand-and-71 students for one academic year. Simultaneously, the department paid seven-million-rand annually to 30 suspended employees. Saftu’s spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says this underspending is mismanagement by the […]

23 July, 2024

Namibia

Fillemon Amoolongo Leads Namibia National Women’s Conference to Address Gender-Based Violence

Fillemon Amoolongo, widely recognized as DJ Munene and founder of the Namibia National Men's Conference, is now spearheading the Namibia National Women's Conference scheduled for 27 July in Windhoek at the A. Shipena Secondary School Hall. This pivotal event alongside its sponsors aims to tackle the pressing issue of gender-based violence in the country, offering a platform for women to discuss solutions and seek justice. The Women's […]

23 July, 2024

World

Blinken to reassure Asian partners of US commitment

The US Secretary of State says he will reassure Indo-Pacific leaders of America's commitment to the region during an upcoming trip. Antony Blinken is set to meet with counterparts in Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia. The 11-day trip comes in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of this year’s election. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

23 July, 2024

South Africa

Section27 Seeks Postponement in S.A Cancer Alliance Case Against Gauteng Health Department

In S.A, Section27 will approach the Johannesburg High Court today to request a postponement of the Cancer Alliance's case against the Gauteng Health Department. The application centres on the department’s alleged failure to utilise the 784-million-rand allocated by the Gauteng Treasury last year, to address the radiation backlog and other surgical backlogs in the province. Section27’s, Pearl Nicodemus says the department, MEC for Health, and the two hospitals that provide […]

23 July, 2024