insert_link Namibia Oluno Correctional Service Recognizes Community Advisory Committee In recognition of the valuable contribution to the Namibian Correctional Service, the Oluno Correctional Service awarded Certificates of Appreciation to the Oluno Correctional Facility Community Advisory Committee. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupala interviewed Commissioner-General of the Namibian Correctional Service Raphael Hamunyela. todayApril 17, 2024 64
insert_link South Africa Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services is continuing to battle a fire that is burning out of control in Du Toit’s Kloof The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services is continuing to battle a fire that is burning out of control in the Du Toit's Kloof. The fire, which started opposite the Du Kloof Hotel yesterday evening, has continued to burn into the cliffs in the direction of the Huguenot Tunnel. The municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says motorists are being urged to drive with caution in the area: todayApril 17, 2024 23
insert_link World Petitioners questioning reliability of Indian electronic voting machines India's Supreme Court is hearing petitions that are calling for every vote cast using electronic voting machines to be cross-checked against a verifiable paper trail. India's two month-long voting exercise gets underway this week, and it will see nearly 1 billion eligible voters cast their ballot in what is the world's largest election. Neha Poonia has the latest from New Delhi. todayApril 17, 2024 22
insert_link World South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group. Tokyo has asserted ownership of the Dokdo islands, which it calls Takeshima, in a recently published foreign policy document. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 17, 2024 17
insert_link Health / Medical EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Understanding Haemophilia: Insights from Dr. Honest Dewa On World Hemophilia Day, Dr. Honest Dewa, a distinguished Specialist Physician and Clinical Haematologist, sheds light on the rare bleeding disorder known as Haemophilia. With expertise in private practice and a role as a part-time lecturer at UNAM medical school, Dr. Dewa brings valuable insights into the prevalence, causes, symptoms, and management of this condition. Haemophilia, a rare disorder affecting clotting factors in the blood, holds a prevalence of approximately […] todayApril 17, 2024 67
insert_link South Africa The S.A Public Servants Association expresses deep concern over proposed tax hikes to fund the National Health Insurance scheme The S.A Public Servants Association expresses deep concern over proposed tax hikes to fund the National Health Insurance scheme. The association cites the financial strain on South Africans amidst economic challenges as the funding model lacks sustainability and disproportionately burdens the poor. The association warns that tax increases could exacerbate financial hardships. It has urged the government to explore alternative funding methods and prioritise job creation to alleviate pressure on […] todayApril 17, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics International Monetary Fund predicts stronger US growth in 2024 The U.S economy is expected to help boost global growth over the coming year, according to the latest International Monetary Fund forecast. The stronger-than-expected US growth comes at a time when inflation remains high. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 17, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Specialist Sheds Light on Rare Bleeding Disorder on World Hemophilia Day On World Hemophilia Day, April 17, it's crucial to shed light on rare bleeding disorders like haemophilia. Dr. Honest Dewa, a specialist physician and clinical haematologist, brings forth invaluable insights into this condition prevalent in Namibia. Haemophilia, a rare genetic disorder, affects approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals in Namibia. todayApril 17, 2024 14
insert_link World UN experts say Israel violated international law when it attacked Iran’s diplomatic building in Damascus A UN expert report says Israel violated international law when it attacked the Iranian diplomatic building in Damascus. It has also called on Israel and Iran to immediately cease any form of retaliatory military attacks. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayApril 17, 2024 11
