insert_link Health / Medical WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency as it spreads to Europe The World Health Organisation has declared the Mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox, in parts of Africa as a public health emergency of international concern. The disease has claimed at least 450 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is spreading rapidly across central, east Africa and now Europe according to Al Jazeera. Scientists are alarmed by the fast transmission and high fatality rate of the new variant. Health […] todayAugust 16, 2024 34
insert_link Africa Nigerian Government Accuses Chinese Firm of Asset Seizure Attempt The Nigerian government has accused a Chinese company of attempting to seize its assets overseas, including presidential jets, according to a government spokesperson on Thursday. Reuters says, pesidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. is employing "unorthodox means" to target Nigerian government property, despite having no contractual ties with the federal government. todayAugust 16, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Governor Pijoo Nganate to Deliver Omaheke Region’s State of the Region Address The Governor of Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, is set to deliver the State of the Region Address on August 19. The address, which will take place at Ben van der Walt Primary School Hall in Gobabis, is a constitutional requirement under Article 110A (Sub-Articles 5 and 6). Governor Nganate will provide an update on the status of the region, discuss the previous year's planned activities by the central government in […] todayAugust 16, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. Adetshina withdrew from Miss South Africa just days before Mia le Roux was crowned, and will now represent her father's home country at the 31st of August final. Home Affairs is currently investigating her mother for alleged identity theft. Adetshina expressed her excitement about her new role and upcoming journey: […] todayAugust 16, 2024 49
insert_link World American-Russian citizen jailed for Ukraine charity donation An American-Russian citizen has been sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison for donating money to a charity that supports Ukraine. Ksenia Karelina reportedly gave $51 to the organization. Fom Washington, Nick Harper reports. todayAugust 16, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa City Of Tshwane Progresses on Rooiwal Waste Water Plant Upgrade The City of Tshwane says to date, substantial progress has been made across various components of the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade project. This is to solve Hammanskraal's water problems. Mayoral committee member for Utilities and Regional Operations and Coordination, Themba Fosi, says over the next three months, they anticipate advancing the construction of two primary sedimentation tanks, and the refurbishment of the east flow balancing tank and pump […] todayAugust 15, 2024 10
insert_link World Doctors protests intensifies in India Medical professionals have intensified their protests in the East Indian city of Kolkata after clashes with the police on Thursday. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the nation in the past one week demanding justice for the young medic who was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered on Friday. Ishan Garg has this report for us from New Delhi. todayAugust 15, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Over 30 Rhinos Poached in Etosha National Park, Security Measures Tightened In six months, more than 30 rhinos were poached in Etosha National Park, leading to the arrest of 42 suspects, including Namibians and Angolans. Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, highlighted the need for stronger security and cooperation with local communities to combat poaching. She warned that security forces would respond with force if confronted by poachers and stressed the importance of effective communication and coordination among those protecting the […] todayAugust 15, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Prepares for Court Battle with Eskom Over Coal and Diesel Contracts To South Africa, where AfriForum says it is ready to face Eskom in court again over the application to obtain information about the power utility’s existing coal and diesel contracts. The High Court in Johannesburg has granted Eskom leave to appeal a March court ruling, which ordered the power utility to provide the civil rights organisation with information regarding the contracts within ten days. AfriForum’s, Charné Mostert, says Eskom now […] todayAugust 15, 2024 15
