insert_link World Cancer cases to rise by 77% by 2050, according to WHO Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization. The W-H-O's International Agency for Research on Cancer says tobacco, alcohol, obesity and air pollution are behind the predicted rise. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 2, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa South AFrica’s Equal Education Urges Government Review of Controversial BELA Bill Equal Education, a South African learner rights organization, calls on the government to address concerns in the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill before finalization. The bill, aimed at updating basic education laws, faces criticism for potentially criminalizing parents and caregivers who don't send children to school. Researcher Katherine Sutherland of the Equal Education Law Centre urges the National Council of Provinces to amend specific aspects for a more balanced education […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia NWR and RTC Collaborate to Elevate Reho Spa: Overcoming Transfer Hurdles for a Transformed Destination Namibia Wildlife Resorts and the Rehoboth Town Council are diligently addressing challenges related to the transfer of Reho Spa, focusing on the completion of necessary payments at the deeds office. Acknowledging administrative hurdles, RTC's Acting CEO Ronald Windswaai expresses optimism about resolving these matters promptly. Anticipating a transformation, officials highlight strategic developments and renovations for Reho Spa. The comprehensive plans include upgrading accommodation facilities, introducing modern amenities, and promoting eco-friendly […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 9
insert_link World Universal Music Group pulls songs from TikTok Universal Music Group has pulled its music catalog from TikTok after the two sides failed to reach a new licensing agreement. The world's largest record company is home to artists such as Taylor Swift, the Weeknd and U2. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 2, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Urges Youth Empowerment and Change Through Active Voting in South African Election The Democratic Alliance in South Africa issues a rallying call to the nation's young population, urging them to reclaim their influence and vote for change in the forthcoming election. DA leader John Steenhuisen, speaking at the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa's voter registration event in Johannesburg, underscored the significance of youth engagement. He encouraged potential voters to register in substantial numbers during the upcoming registration drive weekend. Steenhuisen emphasized that […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 20
insert_link Interview Transcripts Michael Amushelelo Advocates for Workers’ Rights in the National Union of Retail Industry Workers of Namibia Michael Amushelelo, the General Secretary of the newly established National Union of Retail Industry Workers of Namibia, passionately addressed the media, emphasizing the union's commitment to restoring the dignity of workers in the country. A Call for Dignity and Fair Compensation Amushelelo began by highlighting the stark contrast between the pre-independence era and the current state of affairs for workers in Namibia. He lamented that, despite being an independent nation, […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 139
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Uhuru Dembers Talks More On Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba In a recent address at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba, Uhuru Dembers, Director of the Desk for Social Development of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia, and associated with the Social Economic Justice Unit of the Council of Churches in Namibia, shared insights into the outcomes of the national alternative mining conference held on January 29th and 30th, 2024. A Landmark Gathering for Namibia's Mining […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst weighs in on Namibia, corruption and the Anti Corrupion Commission Following South Africa's unprecedented low ranking of 41 out of 100 in the Corruption Perception Index, the Democratic Alliance underscores the urgent necessity to establish an independent anti-corruption body. It directly links the escalated corruption levels to the African National Congress' systemic infiltration of the public sector and cadre deployment. Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya weighs in on Namibian and its Anti Corrupion Commission. todayFebruary 2, 2024 10
insert_link Uncategorized Declining Affordability: Michael Saddam Amushelelo Voices Concerns on Housing Accessibility for Domestic Workers Post-Independence In a recent interview with Future Media News, Michael Saddam Amushelelo expressed a prevailing sentiment that, unlike the pre-Independence era, domestic workers struggle to afford housing in the present day. Amushelelo emphasized the need for action by the establishment of a union to address and combat the housing challenges faced by workers in the current socio-economic landscape. todayFebruary 2, 2024 17