insert_link South Africa DA is calling on Health S.A’s minister to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng In South Africa, the DA is calling on S.A's Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng. According to the party, over two-thousand-600 cancer patients are awaiting treatment in the province, with many facing deteriorating conditions due to delays, affecting their chances of survival. The DA’s, Jack Bloom says the Department of Health has failed to utilise 250-million-rand budgeted for cancer treatment last year, exacerbating […] todayAugust 13, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Protests Demand Reinstatement of Teacher Petrus Ndeulita Sympathises from different corners of the country staged a peaceful demonstrations demanding a former teacher Petrus Ndeulita's immediate reinstatement to his post in Ongwediva after giving a learner corporal punishment. todayAugust 12, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics India’s market regulator bats for its chief amid quid pro quo allegations India's market regulator is asking investors to exercise due diligence before reacting to fresh allegations by a US-based short seller. Hindenburg Research has accused the head of India's market regulator of conflicts of interest relating to the Adani Group. They say SEBI's chief, Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband invested in offshore funds also used by the Indian conglomerate. Neha Poonia has more. todayAugust 12, 2024 9
insert_link World Bangladesh’s interim government says it’s working on resolving attacks against religious minorities Bangladesh's interim government has said that it is working on addressing rising attacks against religious minorities following Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power, calling it a matter of grave concern.This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia NamPol Expands Reach with Mobile Police Initiative in Oshikoto The Namibian Police Force is enhancing rural security in the Oshikoto Region through a new mobile police initiative. This program aims to educate communities on crime prevention, boost local engagement, and provide updates on reported cases. Regional Commander Theopoline Kalompho-Nashikaku announced plans to set up new police stations by 2025-2026 and highlighted community participation in local sports to strengthen relations. The initiative has already seen 35 young people join the […] todayAugust 12, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Magashule Claims Ex-Personal Assistant Treated Like a Terrorist Former ANC secretary-general, Ace Magashule says his former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota is being treated like a terrorist. She was deported from the US last week Thursday. The State alleges Cholota was instrumental in its 255-million-rand asbestos corruption case, as she is alleged to have solicited money from business people on behalf of Magashule. She is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today. Magashule told eNCA that he […] todayAugust 12, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa DA Demands Police Leadership Appear Before Parliament Over 5.4 Million Docket Closures In South Africa, the DA says it wants the police top brass, led by the minister Senzo Mchunu, to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police, over the closure of over 5.4-million dockets since 2018. The dockets were closed due to insufficient evidence or leads since the 2018/2019 financial year. The DA’s, Lisa Schickerling, says the information provided by Mchunu highlights key areas of concern in docket management and the […] todayAugust 12, 2024 19
insert_link Health / Medical Rare Disease Alliance highlights the critical issues surrounding Spinal Muscular Atrophy Bianca Özcan, The head of Rare Disease Aliiance, highlighted the critical issues surrounding Spinal Muscular Atrophy during August's Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. The theme for this year's SMA Awareness Month is "#WeAreOne," which aims to unite diverse communities in a common goal: improving the lives of those affected by SMA. Bianca expressed her hopes for advancements in research and treatment, emphasizing the collective dream of a better world for […] todayAugust 12, 2024 19
insert_link World Tropical storm Maria makes landfall in Japan Tropical Storm Maria has made landfall in northern Japan dumping a month's worth of rain on the region. Officials say it's just the third such storm to hit this part of the country's Pacific coast since records began. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 22
