U.S government panel rejects MDMA as PTSD treatment

U.S government panel rejects MDMA as PTSD treatment

A U.S Food and Drug Administration panel has rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Panelists expressed concern about the quality of the clinical trials used with the drug commonly known as ecstasy or molly. Ira Spitzer reports. us

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Social Justice Activist Herbert Jauch on Water Pricing: Ensuring Equity in the Face of Scarcity

As water scarcity looms over Namibia, social justice activist Herbert Jauch emphasizes the crucial need for strategic planning to avert a catastrophe. With dam levels plummeting and water shortages becoming increasingly severe, households across the country, particularly in Windhoek, are facing the stark reality of dwindling water supplies. In light of this pressing issue, Jauch advocates for equitable solutions that prioritize the needs of low-income households while ensuring the […]

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Namibia

Activist Urges Equitable Water Solutions Amid Looming Crisis

As Namibia grapples with water scarcity, activist Herbert Jauch underscores the urgency of strategic planning to prevent catastrophe. With dam levels dropping and shortages worsening, households, especially in Windhoek, confront dwindling water supplies. Jauch stresses the importance of fair solutions prioritizing low-income households while promoting sustainable water management.

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South Africa

Democratic Alliance Asserts That South Africa’s Economy Faces Further Decline

In South Africa, the DA claims poor policies have caused the economy to decline further. The party says the first quarter of this year saw our economy slip back into contraction, as confirmed by Statistics South Africa. This follows a narrow escape from a technical recession the previous quarter. The Treasury National budget projected a 1.3-percent growth rate in February. The DA’s, Dion George says despite being low and uninspired, […]

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World

Biden Enacts Restrictive Immigration Policy

U.S President Joseph Biden has signed his most restrictive immigration policy yet, halting asylum requests at the southern border if crossings exceed a daily average of 2,500 people over a week. Exceptions include unaccompanied children and humanitarian cases. This move aims to demonstrate Biden's toughness on illegal immigration as Donald Trump focuses on mass deportations in his campaign, framing immigration as a central issue. From Washington, Benji Hyer […]

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Business / Economics

South Africa’s Economy Contracts in Q1 of This Year

South Africa's economy recorded a slight contraction in the first quarter of 2024, impacted by a decline in the mining and construction sectors, according to data from the statistics agency on Tuesday as reported by Reuters. Gross domestic product shrank by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in seasonally adjusted terms, contrary to economists' expectations of 0.1% growth. On a year-on-year basis, the economy grew by 0.5%, slightly below the predicted 0.6% growth.

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Africa

Nigerian Labour Unions Suspend Strike to Negotiate New Minimum Wage

Nigeria's main labour unions suspended an indefinite strike for a week on Tuesday to continue negotiations with the government over a new minimum wage, following recent reforms that spiked inflation and exacerbated the cost of living crisis, Reuters reports. The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress had shut down the national grid and disrupted flights nationwide on Monday, initiating the strike due to the government's failure to agree […]

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Africa

Mining Pit Collapse in Niger State Kills One, Traps 30

A mining pit collapse in Galkogo village, Niger State, central Nigeria, killed one person and left 30 others trapped, the state's emergency agency reported on Tuesday. According to Reuters, six miners were rescued with serious injuries. Hussaini Ibrahim, spokesperson for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, stated that the incident at the underground gold mine occurred on Monday after heavy rains softened the soil around the pit, causing the collapse.

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Namibia

Afrobarometer Survey Shows Namibians Value Elections Despite Intimidation Concerns

The latest Afrobarometer survey by The Survey Warehouse in Windhoek reveals that most Namibians value elections and feel free to join political organizations and vote without pressure. Over 70% voted in the 2019 election, with most viewing it as free and fair. However, about 30% experienced fear of political intimidation or violence during the campaign. Insights by Christie Keulder, researcher and owner of The Survey Warehouse.

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