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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Southern Africa

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Health / Medical

Namibia ranks 13th in Africa for colorectal cancer

    "Early detection is critical."   WINDHOEK, 13 March – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise across Africa, with over 70,000 new cases and 46,000 deaths recorded in 2022. While Africa’s overall CRC rates remain below global averages, projections indicate a sharp increase by 2050. Southern Africa, including Namibia, has some of the highest CRC rates on the continent. According to Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer […]

today13 March, 2025 23

Africa

WFP to Shut Down Southern Africa Bureau

The United Nations’ World Food Programme is closing its regional bureau for Southern Africa, a communications officer confirmed on Monday to CNBCAfrica. The decision, announced in an internal email from WFP Global Executive Director Cindy McCain, was shared with staff worldwide on Friday according to Bloomberg News. A WFP spokesperson in Johannesburg confirmed the closure to Reuters but did not provide reasons or clarify whether it was linked to recent […]

today4 March, 2025 19

Africa

Botswana Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Rising Inflation

Botswana’s central bank has maintained its monetary policy rate at 1.90% for the third consecutive meeting, the bank announced on Thursday says CNBCAfrica. Inflation rose to 2.5% in January, up from 1.7% in December, but remains below the Bank of Botswana’s preferred range of 3% to 6% in the medium term. The country’s economy, heavily reliant on diamond exports, faced a contraction last year due to weakened global demand for […]

today21 February, 2025 19

Business / Economics

BES-Net Trialogue Promotes Biodiversity Solutions

Windhoek is hosting the BES-Net Regional Trialogue for East and Southern Africa, organized by the Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry, UNDP, and BES-Net. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among experts to address biodiversity challenges. Executive Director Teofilus Nghitila emphasizes the importance of science-driven policies informed by real-world practices. Meanwhile, Alka Bhatia, the UNDP's Resident Representative said the trialogue embodies a spirit of cooperation which is needed to drive meaningful […]

today19 February, 2025 52

South Africa

South Africa braces itself for increasing climate risks

  As South Africa braces itself for increasing climate risks, experts are urging stronger preparedness for extreme weather. Meteorologists have highlighted the need for adaptive strategies to safeguard communities against future climate-related disasters such as cyclones. News24 reports that the rising temperatures will exacerbate droughts, heatwaves, and water scarcity. The cyclones are anticipated in several parts of Southern Africa. The region has seen a 0.2-degrees-Celcius temperature rise per decade since […]

today28 January, 2025 24

Namibia

SADC Parliamentary Forum Urges Action on Human Rights

    On Human Rights Day 2024, the SADC Parliamentary Forum issued a statement highlighting the urgent need for action on human rights across Southern Africa. The forum aligns with the international theme, 'Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,' urging governments to ensure the protection of civil, political, and socio-economic rights, especially the right to health and access to essential medicines. The forum also calls for stability in the pricing […]

today11 December, 2024 6

Local

STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2024

  Dear Members, Parliamentarians, and Partners, It is with esteem and honour that I release this Statement on Human Rights Day 2024, a day that is cardinal to the Strategic initiatives of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. The Forum associates itself with the theme espoused by the international community, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," which demonstrates the urgent need for action to implement and enforce human rights. Today, human rights […]

today11 December, 2024 12

Africa

Opposition leader calls for week of protests in Mozambique

Mozambique's opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has called for another week of protests starting 4 December 2024, accusing the government of election fraud. According to Bloomberg, the unrest, already marked by violence and economic disruptions, has resulted in dozens of deaths and threatened a major gas project. Police have responded with force, including live bullets, drawing international criticism.

today4 December, 2024 33

Namibian Elections 2024

SADC sees regional decline in support for liberation movements

The Swapo party has retained power in Namibia's recent elections, but it recorded its weakest performance since independence in 1990. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as the country’s first female president. Swapo secured 51 of 96 parliamentary seats, garnering 53.4% of the vote—a sharp decline from the 65.5% it achieved in 2019. The party’s reduced majority reflects growing public frustration over unemployment, corruption, and inequality. The Independent Patriots for Change […]

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