insert_link World Japan annoyed at Russia’s denial of airspace violation Japan is expressing frustration at Russia’s denial that it intruded into its airspace last month. Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo. todayOctober 4, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Oshana Regional Council hosted its annual Market and Public Service day at Uukwiyu- wUushona Oshana Regional Council hosted its annual Market and Public Service day at Uukwiyu- wUushona, which is a one day event aim to bring services closer to the people. The event attracted a number of exhibitors, government and private institutions within the region. todayOctober 4, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa DA is calling for a no-fault mediation system to tackle the rising medico-legal crisis In S.A, the DA is calling for a no-fault mediation system to tackle the rising medico-legal crisis in the healthcare system. Currently, there are over nine-thousand active medico-legal cases, costing provinces 23.6-billion-rand from 2020 to last year. The DA’s ,Karl le Roux believes this system could speed up resolutions and lower legal costs, helping to relieve pressure on public healthcare and improve patient care nationwide: todayOctober 4, 2024 12
insert_link World Melania Trump has come out in support of abortion rights Melania Trump has come out in support of abortion rights - a major break from her husband Donald Trump and many Republicans. The former first lady made the unexpected announcement in a video on Thursday, just days ahead of the release of her new memoir.Here's Toni Waterman with more. todayOctober 4, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Basic Income Grant Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua underscored how politicians use tactics to lure the electorate Recently, the Basic Income Grant Coalition's Rinaani Musutua underscored how politicians use tactics to lure the electorate. She mentioned hunger as one of them. todayOctober 4, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa S.A Trade union Solidarity says it will continue its court case against the National Health Insurance Act unopposed S.A Trade union Solidarity says it will continue its court case against the National Health Insurance Act unopposed after the government missed another deadline to submit opposing papers. The union initially filed its case in May and agreed to a postponement, but the government has failed to respond for over four months. Solidarity’s, Peirru Marx says they are working on alternative proposals to the NHI, which will soon be […] todayOctober 4, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Cabinet Approves Small Claims Court to Ease Legal Congestion The Cabinet has approved the urgent establishment of a small claims court to alleviate congestion in Namibia's legal system, led by the Ministry of Justice. According to The Brief, this court will handle minor civil disputes, allowing higher courts to focus on complex cases. The government is also prioritizing a program to address the backlog of deceased estates and implementing measures to protect the public from legal professional abuse, improve […] todayOctober 4, 2024 9
insert_link World World Health Organisation says 28 health workers have been killed in Lebanon The World Health Organisation says 28 health workers have been killed in Lebanon in the past 24 hours. More than one-thousand people in Lebanon have been killed and about one-million residents displaced since Israel escalated its war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. WHO’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says plans to deliver a large shipment of trauma and medical supplies to Lebanon today won’t be possible, due to flight […] todayOctober 4, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant Ghana's health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana […] todayOctober 4, 2024 16