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  World Health Day, observed annually on 7 April, was commemorated at the national level in Asmara under the theme “Healthy Beginnings – Hopeful Futures.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government officials, as well as heads of UN offices in Eritrea. Speaking at the event, Dr. AndebrhanTesfatsion, Acting Director General of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, stated that the objective of World Health Day is to […]

  António Guterres joined survivors, diplomats and civil society members for the annual ceremony in the UN General Assembly Hall to mourn the lives lost in this “chilling chapter in human history” and to prevent it from ever happening again. He recalled that the genocide occurred at terrifying speed. The atrocities took place over 100 days, starting on 7 April 1994.  Some one million children, women and men were killed.  While the […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of fraud is under police investigation following an incident that occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, between 16h00 and 17h00 at Farm Wolftoon, near Aranos. According to police, a 48-year-old Namibian woman was contacted telephonically by a person who identified himself as an employee of Telecom Namibia. Accord to the police report, the suspect allegedly informed the complainant that her WIFI system needed to be […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of culpable homicide, as well as reckless and/or negligent driving, is under investigation following a fatal accident on the MR118 road between Oranjemund and Rosh Pinah. The incident occurred on Saturday, 5 April 2025, at approximately 21h00, about 40 km from Oranjemund. It is alleged that the 35-year-old male driver of a white Chevrolet sedan lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. According […]

  With a goal to increase the share of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to 50% of the market by 2030, Ghana’s downstream regulator the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is promoting private-led investment across the petroleum value chain. Strengthened policies and technology-driven strategies are already bolstering downstream productivity, but the NPA is seeking greater investment to strengthen fuel security and distribution across West Africa. During the Invest in African Energies: Accra […]

  Combining a professional qualification as a software engineer dedicated to digital transformation, with a passion for improving Senegal’s medical ecosystem, has finally led to recognition for visionary Senegalese entrepreneur Henri Ousmane Gueye on the global stage. After entering the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition on two previous occasions without success, 2024 proved to be Henri’s year. He was named the grand prize winner of the just ended edition […]

  By: Junior Mutaleni In a media briefing held today at the Kalahari holding Hall Luderitz, in !Nami#nus Constituency Regional Councillor Suzan Ndjaleka addressed ongoing political tensions within the Kharas Regional Council. The briefing focused on allegations against Chairperson Josef Isaacks of LPM, who has been accused of misusing his authority and creating a challenging environment for fellow council members. Ndjaleka, who has been vocal about these issues, emphasized the […]

By UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can access respectful, high-quality maternal care. Since 2000, the world has seen a remarkable 40 per cent drop in global maternal mortality. For the first time, no country is estimated to have an ‘extremely […]

The world celebrates the World Health Day on April 7, 2025. This year’s theme is Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. In her message marking the occasion, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and intensifying efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Below is the full speech: Furthermore, we pledge to prioritise women’s long-term health and well-being and promote effective investments that enhance the health […]