Two die after taking red yeast supplements in Japan

Two die after taking red yeast supplements in Japan

A Japanese drugmaker is under fire after two people died and more than 100 hospitalized from taking its red yeast dietary supplements. Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has requested retailers voluntarily recall the product which promised to reduce cholesterol. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo .

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World

North Korea rejects talk of talks with Japan

North Korea is rejecting any possibility of a meeting between Kim Jong Un and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to state news agency KCNA. It comes a day after reports that Pyongyang had received a summit request from Japan. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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Namibia

Government Institutions Pension Fund Improves Stakeholder Communication with Annual Reports

The Government Institutions Pension Fund has consistently published annual reports over the years to enhance communication of its business narratives with stakeholders. Speaking at the launch of the 2023 Integrated Annual Report in Oshakati, Oshana Region, on Tuesday, Evans Maswahu, Vice Chairperson of the GIPF Board of Trustees, highlighted the importance of this initiative.

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South Africa

Democratic AlliancePredicts ANC’s Majority Loss in South African Elections

The Democratic Alliance asserts that the African National Congress is poised to lose its majority in the upcoming South African elections on 29 May. Despite receiving support from the National Treasury and stakeholders, the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters have jointly opposed the desirability of the DA's Responsible Spending Bill during a session of Parliament's standing committee on Finance. Dion George of the DA argues that passing the bill […]

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World

Singapore Investigators Heading to Baltimore to Help with Ship Probe

Singapore's port authority says a team of investigators are on their way to Baltimore to assist US authorities on the ship that collided with a bridge. The Marine Port Authority will also conduct its own investigation into how the Singapore-flagged vessel caused the bridge collapse.

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South Africa

South Africa’s Education Minister Takes Action Against Deregistered Colleges

Blade Nzimande, South Africa's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, has declared his department's refusal to tolerate gross governance and compliance failures. This statement follows the deregistration of Damelin, City Varsity, Icesa City Campus, and Lyceum College—owned by Educor—as higher education institutions. Since 2020, these four private colleges have failed to submit audited annual financial statements and have neglected to comply with certain regulations. Nzimande addressed the complaints received […]

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World

UN says Security Council ceasefire resolution must be implemented

The United Nations says the ceasefire resolution adopted by the Security Council on Monday must be respected. This comes after the United States insisted that the resolution was non-binding. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

March 27, 2024 24

Namibia

Namibia’s Civil Society Raises Concerns Over SIM Card Registration Deadline

As Namibia's SIM card registration deadline looms at the end of March, Civil Society Organizations warn that the country's communications surveillance framework has been significantly bolstered by regulations allowing Subscriber Module Identification registration and data retention under part 6 of the Communications Act. Melanie Markus, Coordinator of CIVIC +264, expressed concerns over the threat to privacy rights, highlighting the absence of data protection laws in Namibia.

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Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Addressing Road Safety Concerns: Shaun Gariseb Advocates for Speed Humps in Katutura

In the bustling neighborhoods around Katutura, Windhoek, there's a growing concern regarding road safety, particularly regarding the reckless driving habits of some motorists. Shaun Gariseb, a concerned community member, sheds light on the pressing issue and advocates for the implementation of speed humps to mitigate risks and protect residents, especially children, from potential accidents. Gariseb highlights the prevalence of high-performance vehicles, particularly GTIs, being driven at alarming speeds through residential […]

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