insert_link South Africa ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed suspending two members from its Newcastle region In South Africa, ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed suspending two members from its Newcastle region, Mzwakhe Mbatha and Sizwe Mokoena, pending ongoing investigations and disciplinary procedures. According to the party's interim constitution, all members are bound by a code of conduct, with breaches referred to the ethics and disciplinary committee for investigation and hearings. ActionSA’s Zwakele Mncwango says they aim to promptly resolve the matter and hold accountable […] todayJuly 9, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Moody’s Downgrades Kenya’s Sovereign Rating Amid Fiscal Challenges Moody's downgraded Kenya's sovereign rating to "Caa1" from "B3" on Monday, citing reduced ability to manage its debt burden through fiscal consolidation. Reuters says, This downgrade affects the country's local- and foreign-currency long-term issuer ratings and foreign-currency senior unsecured debt ratings. In June, Kenyan President William Ruto withdrew planned tax hikes following mass protests that resulted in at least 24 deaths. todayJuly 9, 2024 8
insert_link World Rescue work continue at destroyed children’s hospital in Kyiv Rescue work continues at a children's hospital in Kyiv that was struck by a Russian missile. Authorities believe there may still be people trapped under the rubble. Nationwide, the death toll has gone up to 37 people killed and 170 people wounded after Monday's missile attack on Ukraine. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayJuly 9, 2024 15
insert_link Uncategorized French prosecutors opens investigation into Marine Le Pen’s campaign finances The Paris public prosecutor's office has opened a judicial investigation into suspected illegal campaign financing by far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, that's according to French media. The inquiry relates to the 2022 presidential election, which Le Pen lost to Emmanuel Macron. Ross Cullen reports. todayJuly 9, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Critical Need for Early Detection and Treatment July is designated as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to enhance public understanding of these cancers, promote research initiatives, and advocate for improved resources and treatments for affected Namibians. The prognosis for sarcoma patients varies based on factors such as cancer type, location, stage, and treatment response. Cancer Association of Namibia's CEO Rolf Hansen. Although not as common, these rare bone cancers have affected about 361 per […] todayJuly 9, 2024 45
insert_link World U.N. Human Rights Chief Calls for Investigation into Mass Grave Found on Libya-Tunisia Border U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk urged authorities to swiftly investigate reports of a mass grave discovered in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border. In a speech to the U.N. Reuters reports that the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Turk condemned widespread violations against migrants and refugees in Libya and emphasized that the families of the deceased deserve to know the truth. His office is actively following up on the […] todayJuly 9, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Health Ministry Advised to Be Cautious as Monkeypox Cases Surface in South Africa Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Health and Social Services ministry, urged the public to exercise caution following reports of monkeypox cases in South Africa. He reassured that no cases have been reported in Namibia yet, but emphasized global concern whenever such disease outbreaks occur. todayJuly 9, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa Eskom Implements Load Reduction in Multiple Provinces in SA to Combat Network Overloading To South Africa, where Eskom has begun load reduction in several provinces, including Limpopo, the Western and Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West, due to increased network overloading with the onset of winter. Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena emphasized that load reduction differs from load-shedding, as Eskom currently has sufficient generating capacity to meet national electricity demand. todayJuly 9, 2024 18
insert_link World Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in Manipur today Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is in the country's northeast today -visiting flood hit areas in Assam and meeting with riot victims in the region of Manipur. Rahul Gandhi, whose coalition bloc stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi from winning a majority mandate in this summer's election, has criticised the government for failing to restore peace in Manipur. Since May last year, hundreds have been killed in ethnic clashes in that […] todayJuly 8, 2024 36