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Business / Economics

AR party calls on government to declare a public health emergency in Tsumeb

  The Affirmative Repositioning party has called on the government to declare a public health emergency in Tsumeb following a recent study by the University of Bern, Switzerland, which revealed alarming levels of arsenic contamination in the town’s soil, plants, and residents. John Johannes, an AR activist for the Oshikoto Region, urged the government to prioritise the medical needs of affected residents in a statement on Monday. Activist Rob Parker […]

today29 January, 2025

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South Africa

S.A Deputy President Urges Citizens to Own Spaza Shops

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says while the government wants to see South Africans owning most spaza shops, he cautioned against the registration of these businesses for illegal immigrants. Government has directed that all spaza shops and food handling facilities be registered by next Sunday. This comes amid a foodborne outbreak that has killed over 20 children in the country. Answering questions in the National Council of Provinces yesterday, […]

today6 December, 2024

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Namibia

Medical Interns Demand Overtime Pay or Halt Overtime Work

Over 300 medical interns are threatening to stop working overtime unless the government settles their outstanding overtime pay within five days. The interns, employed by the Health and Social Services ministry, staged a protest in Windhoek and submitted a petition to the Office of the Prime Minister. If their concerns remain unaddressed, they plan to limit their working hours to 40 hours per week, as per Health Professions Council guidelines.

today20 November, 2024

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Africa

Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences Ninth Collapse of the Year

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse, leading to widespread power outages. According to Reuters, the Transmission Company of Nigeria reported that a disturbance at 12:52 GMT, triggered by line and generator trips, destabilized the system. Although power was restored in areas like Abuja, outages continued in other parts of the country.

today6 November, 2024

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World

Air quality in India’s capital dips to “severe” levels

Air Quality in parts of New Delhi has dipped to "severe" levels - with pollutants spiking to 10 times the permissible limits. Overall, the air quality in the capital remained in the very poor category. Officials could now bring in more measures to tackle the pollution, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.  

today4 November, 2024

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Namibia

Walvis Bay Council faces challenges identifying Otweya fire victims

Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor, Florian Tegako Donatus says the process of identifying the true victims of the Otweya informal settlement fire is delayed due to false claims from people pretending to need aid. The council, alongside the government, is working to ensure assistance, such as food, blankets, and clothes, reaches those genuinely affected. Donatus also mentioned that strategies are being developed to prevent future fires.  

today15 October, 2024

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Africa

Nigeria’s President calls for an end to nationwide protests

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has revealed that demonstrations last week that led to the deaths of at least 21 people had a political agenda and were meant to undermine his government. Tinubu, in his first public speech since the protests began on 1 August 2024, called for a suspension of demonstrations. Tesem Akende reports.  

today5 August, 2024