insert_link World U.S and Chinese defence chiefs talk for first time in more than 2 years U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken to China's defense minister in the first engagement the two have had in more than a year. The return of military-to-military contact is the latest in a series of improved contacts between the U.S and China since the summit between President Joseph Biden and President Xi Jinping last November followed, two weeks ago, by a phone call. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong […] today17 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents The DA in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents. Last week, the residents supplied by the Forest Hill Water Tower experienced a water outage that lasted for several hours. The reason for this outage was Rand Water’s Zwartkoppies pumping station. The DA’s, Michael Crichton, says this had a similar ring to the 55-day water outage the residents supplied by the South Hills […] today17 April, 2024
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. today17 April, 2024
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: today17 April, 2024
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. today17 April, 2024
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. today17 April, 2024
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 […] today17 April, 2024
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 […] today17 April, 2024
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. today17 April, 2024