insert_link Namibia Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Recovering Well After Scheduled Surgery Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is recovering well following a scheduled operation at a hospital in Windhoek, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. This announcement comes amid rumors on social media suggesting that the Prime Minister is critically ill. OPM spokesperson Rhingo Mutambo confirmed that Kuugongelwa-Amadhila had undergone planned surgery and is currently in a stable condition. According to the doctors, the operation was successful, and doctors expect her […] todayJune 27, 2024 4
insert_link World US Supreme Court strikes down social media misinformation lawsuit The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the US government *can* request the removal of misinformation on social media. The case had threatened to radically redefine how lawmakers interact with the tech world, with plaintiffs arguing that this intervention violates the first amendment — the constitutional right to free speech. Our Benji Hyer reports. todayJune 27, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Higher Education Minister visits Khorixas In a significant move towards enhancing higher education, training, and innovation,Dr. Itah Kandjii Murangi is conducting a consultation meeting in Khorixas in collaboration with the town's council. Here's the Khorixas Town Council's Mario Simson /Ochurub. todayJune 26, 2024 7
insert_link World India’s resurgent opposition bloc forces election to choose Speaker of lower house of parliament A resurgent opposition bloc is forcing an election in India's parliament for the crucial role of Speaker of the house. It will be the first time in decades that the Speaker is chosen by voting. Traditionally the bloc with a simple majority in the house has appointed the speaker. Our Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. todayJune 26, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa ActionSA observes International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking in Johannesburg ActionSA will today observe International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking in Johannesburg's CBD. The party including activist Curt Van Heerden and recovered substance user Kester Fisher, will visit areas heavily impacted by substance abuse to raise awareness and provide support to those affected by addiction. advocates for enforcement of the party’s national drug masterplan, to combat drug misuse: todayJune 26, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party says president Cyril Ramaphosa needs to move swiftly to appoint the deputy president The South African Communist Party says president Cyril Ramaphosa needs to move swiftly to appoint the deputy president, ministers, and deputy ministers. The SACP’s spokesperson, Alex Mashilo says the DA has positioned itself against the government of national unity, which the ANC seeks to form. This is obvious from the DA’s manoeuvres to secure a hostile takeover through a grand coalition with the ANC, also involving the IFP, in which […] todayJune 26, 2024 5
insert_link World Assange freed by US Court Here's an update on our earlier story on the Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange who is traveling back to Australia following a US Court hearing in Saipan. He has won his freedom in exchange for pleading guilty to breaking the Espionage Act in a deal with the US Government. As our Chris Gilbert reports todayJune 26, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Namibia Medical Care is hosting its Wellness Open Day today at Windhoek’s Rhino Park Private Hospital Namibia Medical Care is hosting its Wellness Open Day today at Windhoek's Rhino Park Private Hospital. The venture seeks to do free screenings on Uric Acid, Iron Level as well as that of Cholesterol. Here's the organization's Tashiya Nangula to update us on the venture held previously. todayJune 26, 2024 4
insert_link 2 Namibia Russia Offers Expertise to Namibia on Universal Basic Income Grant Russia is willing to share its experiences with the universal basic income grant with Namibia, as announced by Yelena Perminova, Chairperson of the Russian Federal Council Committee on Social Policy. Russia has been implementing UBI for two years and is ready to assist Namibia in their deliberations. Namibia's Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs, led by Hans Nambondi, is investigating the adoption of UBI to support the […] todayJune 26, 2024 24 2
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
