S.A President Enacts NHI Bill to Combat Healthcare Costs and Poverty

S.A President Enacts NHI Bill to Combat Healthcare Costs and Poverty

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Health Insurance aims to tackle poverty by making healthcare more affordable. In his address while publicly signing the NHI Bill into law, the president highlighted that the rising cost of healthcare impoverishes families, and the NHI seeks to alleviate this burden.

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World

Biden and Trump to debate in June

U. S President Joseph Biden and former president Donald Trump are set to debate live on television in June. The hurriedly-arranged plan came after Biden said he wanted to arrange two events hosted by news networks, rather than those organized by the formal Commission. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

May 16, 2024 20

Namibia

Calls to Reinstate Border and Rename Region to Caprivi Gain Momentum

Traditional leaders and residents from the Zambezi region are advocating for the reinstatement of the border line with the Kavango regions and renaming the region to Caprivi. They raised these concerns during regional public consultations by the fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission. Their demands stem from a perceived lack of consultation when the region's name was changed in 2013, emphasizing the importance of cultural identity. Zambezi regional governor Lawrence […]

May 16, 2024 20

World

Beijing hits back as US proposes new tariffs on Chinese imports

China has spoken out against a move by the United States to hike tariffs on US$18 billion worth of Chinese imports such as electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment. The tariffs on EVs are set to quadruple to 100 percent this year, while those for semiconductors, will double from 25 percent to 50 percent by next year. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong . […]

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South Africa

18 Victims Identified in George Building Collapse Tragedy With19 Still Unaccounted for

The S.A Victim Identification Centre and Forensic Pathology Service in George in the Western Cape, has completed the identification of 18 of the 33 deceased from last week’s building collapse. Nineteen construction workers are still unaccounted for. The George Municipality’s spokesperson, Chantel Edwards-Klose, says the 18 consists of seven from South Africa, five from Malawi, three from Zimbabwe two from Mozambique, and one from Lesotho:

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Namibia

Ndilimeke Naminga shares details on the upcoming Namibia Creatives Summit

Ndilimeke Naminga, the Event Coordinator for the upcoming Namibia Creatives Summit, shares insights into this transformative event aimed at propelling the creative industry forward and enhancing its contribution to the economy. Here's a glimpse into what's in store:

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Namibia

Minister Alweendo Commends African Nations on Green Hydrogen Initiatives

Tom Alweendo, the Mines and Energy minister, praised other African countries for their strides in green hydrogen development at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam. He highlighted initiatives in Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, and Mauritania, emphasizing the importance of African collaboration. Alweendo stressed the potential for economic growth and job creation through green industrialization, aligning with Namibia's ambitious plans outlined in its Green Industrialization Blueprint.

May 15, 2024 17

World

India brushes aside concerns about US sanctions after inking Iran port deal

India's foreign minister has brushed aside concerns about potential sanctions from the U.S after inking a 10 year deal to maintain a crucial port in Iran. On Tuesday, the US state department had said the US continues to enforce sanctions on Tehran and any country considering business deals with it should consider the potential risks. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

May 15, 2024 11

Namibia

Oshikoto Regional Councillors Press ECN to Rectify Omission of Registration Points

During an Electoral Commission stakeholder engagement in Omuthiya, Oshikoto regional councillors voiced concerns over the omission of 13 registration points across various constituencies. They urged the ECN to address this issue, emphasizing the potential voter disenfranchisement due to distant registration locations. Councillors highlighted discrepancies in registration point information and stressed the need for proper engagement with current representatives. ECN assured that the concerns would be incorporated into the provisional voter […]

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