insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape Education Department Urges Schools to Enforce Food Safety The Eastern Cape Education Department has issued a memorandum cautioning schools to remain vigilant amongst the recent widespread cases of food poisoning, and related deaths in the province. In one case, three children aged between one and four died of suspected food poisoning in Mdantsane. The department’s spokesperson, Mali Mtima, says it is imperative for schools to implement the food safety policy guidelines as stipulated in the National School […] todayNovember 11, 2024 16
insert_link World New Delhi sees air quality dip on Diwali A thick grey layer of smog has engulfed New Delhi with pollution levels making the Indian capital the world's most polluted city. Millions are also marking the Hindu festival of Diwali in India on Thursday. Forecasts show air quality will significantly worsen in the next 24 hours with many in Delhi defying a firecracker ban. Neha Poonia has more. todayOctober 31, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Opposition Urges Swapo’s Nandi-Ndaitwah to Prioritize Health Amid Campaign Demands Opposition parties have urged Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to prioritize her health, citing the demanding nature of campaigning. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who turns 72 today, fainted during a recent rally in Otjiwarongo but has denied any serious health issues. In a statement, she reassured the public that she is fine and committed to serving if elected. Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that the country cannot afford an unhealthy workforce due to productivity concerns. Popular […] todayOctober 29, 2024 17
insert_link Uncategorized 5G and Health Concerns By Kristof Itana, Manager: Technology and Standards, CRAN The next generation of wireless communication networks and services is in our midst. New figures from Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Intelligence shows that the journey of commercial deployment of the fifth generation of wireless broadband, known as Fifth Generation (5G) wireless technology has already begun in the sub-Sahara Africa with South Africa being the first country in the region […] todayDecember 7, 2023 30
insert_link Africa Ghana wants to restrict imports on 22 products – an economist explains how, why and what else must be done By Adu Owusu Sarkodie, University of Ghana Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has tabled in parliament a proposed ban or restrictions on imports of certain goods, including rice, sugar, poultry, fruit juices and animal intestines (tripe). The proposed legislation empowers the trade minister to issue licences to potential importers of goods. Critics of the policy say it will give too much power to the minister and create room for […] todayDecember 1, 2023 5
insert_link Environment Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip Pope Francis told a crowd at his weekly general audience that he is "still not well." On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that the Pope will not attend the COP 28 climate change conference as planned, as he is still recovering from the flu. todayNovember 29, 2023 13