insert_link South Africa Johannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors Johannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors as reservoir levels are near depletion. The utility warns that water-saving efforts are critical to prevent a potential crisis. Spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says alongside reducing usage, the entity is tackling water losses caused by leaks and vandalism. She has urged residents to adopt sustainable practices to protect the city’s water supply: todayOctober 25, 2024 16
insert_link World 1.5 million people evacuated in India as cyclone Dana makes landfall One and a half million people have been evacuated from India's Eastern coast as cyclone Dana made landfall on Friday. The storm is causing heavy rains and has disrupted air and road traffic. Though cyclones are not uncommon in waters surrounding India, experts say climate change is making them more severe, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. todayOctober 25, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Clarifies Misleading Claims on District Hospital Land Sale The City of Windhoek has responded to recent inaccurate reports alleging that land allocated for the Windhoek District Hospital is being sold. An article published in the Windhoek Observer on October 24, suggested that CoW was transferring this land to a private entity and insinuated that the Ministry of Health and Social Services misled the public during a recent groundbreaking ceremony. In its response, the City clarified the facts regarding […] todayOctober 25, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Activist Rosa Namises Calls Attention to Housing and Safety Concerns Activist Rosa Namises shed light on the critical issues of housing and safety in the country. She voiced her frustration over unmet promises related to improvement initiatives, noting that financial limitations are frequently cited as reasons for inaction. Namises emphasized the stark contrast between the thriving lives of some citizens and the insecurity that many others experience. todayOctober 25, 2024 20
insert_link World 2,000 person migrant caravan headed to US, hoping to be there before election day A caravan of 2,000 migrants is making its way to the US-Mexico border hoping to arrive BEFORE the US election. Many say they fear what asylum changes could come under a new president. Toni Waterman has more. todayOctober 25, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Helicopter Crash in Nigeria Kills Three En Route to Offshore Oil Facility A helicopter crash in Nigeria claimed the lives of at least three people on Thursday while en route to an offshore oil production facility, according to the state-owned NNPC. Reuters indicates that the helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, lost contact during its flight from Port Harcourt to the Antan Floating Production Storage and Offloading facility. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including six passengers and two crew members. todayOctober 25, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach On Chris Brown’s entry The GOOD Party in S.A is demanding a zero-tolerance approach regarding United States artist Chris Brown's entry into South Africa. They urged Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber to declare him undesirable, given his criminal conviction for assaulting Rihanna, which has resulted in bans from the UK, Canada, and potential refusals in Australia and New Zealand. The party’s Kaden Arguile urges the government to take action that aligns with its […] todayOctober 25, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Frelimo Extends 49-Year Rule as Daniel Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Contentious Election Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's divisive election, with its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, securing 71% of the vote, reports BBC Africa. Chapo will succeed Filipe Nyusi as president, marking a new era with the first post-independence leader. His closest challenger, Venancio Mondlane, received 20% of the vote. Violent protests and a heavy police presence have followed the announcement of the results, with several fatalities reported. todayOctober 25, 2024 16
insert_link Health / Medical DA In Gauteng Pushes for Private Health Sector Involvement to Save Public Cancer Patients South Africa's DA in Gauteng says it will continue to press for the urgent involvement of the private health sector to save the lives of cancer patients in public hospitals. Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed that despite two-thousand-652 cancer patients on the waiting list for radiation therapy, 511-million-rand of the budget for urgent cancer cases has been unspent since April last year. The DA’s Jack Bloom says the MEC’s excuse […] todayOctober 25, 2024 24