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Anonymous Interview: Challenges Faced by the Community in Havana, Windhoek: A Closer Look at Municipal Services, Healthcare, and Unemployment

  November 18, 2024 – Havana, Windhoek Life in Havana, a settlement located in the outskirts of Windhoek, presents its residents with a range of challenges, many of which stem from systemic issues that persist despite promises from political parties and government institutions. Living in a community where resources are scarce, Anonymous X Hakahana—a local resident—shared valuable insights into the everyday struggles faced by the people in Havana, shedding light […]

today18 November, 2024

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Malnutrition Crisis: Urgent Action Needed Ahead of Election and Festive Season

As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December this year to March next year, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Shernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia:  

today13 November, 2024

South Africa

Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta Backs New Spaza Shop Regulations

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has praised the government’s new regulations for spaza shops, seeing them as crucial to reducing foodborne illnesses impacting learners nationwide. Hundreds of learners have been affected by food poisoning with multiple deaths recorded. Makaneta urges proactive government action to protect citizens.  

today11 November, 2024

South Africa

The ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops

  In S.A, the ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops following recent foodborne illnesses, which have affected children. The party is working with law enforcement, local businesses, and other partners to introduce stricter regulations for establishments like spaza shops to ensure public health is prioritised. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party is also closely monitoring investigations into these incidents:  

today8 November, 2024

South Africa

S.A. Police Target Food Manufacturers Amid Rising Food Poisoning Cases

In S.A, Acting Gauteng premier and Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says police have been given a mandate to focus on food manufacturers, as cases of suspected food poisoning are on the rise. She visited the family of two pupils from Sonqoba Primary School in Katlehong, who died after allegedly consuming snacks from a local spaza shop and food supplied by the school. Diale-Tlabela says communities need to be […]

today6 November, 2024

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

World

New Delhi’s air quality dips to “very poor” levels ahead of festive season

New Delhi's air quality has dipped to what officials call very poor level levels with pollutants rising to 10 times the permissible limit. Despite a ban on firecrackers in the national capital, concerns remain about the situation worsening ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali when burning crackers is considered auspicious. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.  

today28 October, 2024

Namibia

City of Windhoek Clarifies Misleading Claims on District Hospital Land Sale

The City of Windhoek has responded to recent inaccurate reports alleging that land allocated for the Windhoek District Hospital is being sold. An article published in the Windhoek Observer on October 24, suggested that CoW was transferring this land to a private entity and insinuated that the Ministry of Health and Social Services misled the public during a recent groundbreaking ceremony. In its response, the City clarified the facts regarding […]

today25 October, 2024