Moscow has suspended its implementation of a U.N.-brokered grain export deal that has allowed more than 9 million tons of grain to be exported from Ukraine, helping to ease the global food crisis and lower prices. The Russian Ministry of Defense said it would no longer guarantee the safety of cargo ships participating in the U.N.-led initiative, citing as the
Amid the worst drought in 40 years, Horn of Africa countries have been hit by outbreaks of cholera and acute watery diarrhea, while fighting in northern Ethiopia continues, a UN spokesman said. The start of the October-December rains has been poor, and rainfall will likely continue to be below average. It would make this the fifth consecutive year of a
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on health workers and students, patients, public institutions, filmmakers and other interested parties to participate in the fourth edition of the Health for All Film Festival. In the opinion of Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General, this festival has become an extraordinary sounding board for all kinds of health problems faced by people
A member of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol)’s Protected Resources Unit (PRU) in the Otjozondjupa Region who is accused of the alleged theft of a rhino horn while under his care, has resigned. This was revealed by the Head of the PRU, Deputy Commissioner Barry De Klerk during the accused, Salatiel Simon’s bail application hearing on Friday. De Klerk who
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) on Saturday held the National Fish Consumption Market Day under the theme ‘We bring fish to the Nation.’ Officiating at the event, Derek Klazen, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources said fisheries are an excellent investment opportunity that can significantly contribute to income generation, job creation, food security, and poverty alleviation. The market
The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) on Friday officially switched on the electricity to 192 houses in the Ombili informal settlement at Otjiwarongo. Cenored board chairperson Moses Matyayi switched on the electricity and also launched the company’s customer service charter document which pledges to deliver quality services to its customers. Matyayi said the newly completed electrification project for the
BANGKOK, 28 octobre 2022/PRNewswire/ — La 14e réunion du groupe d’utilisateurs de Huawei s’est tenue à Bangkok, en Thaïlande. Au cours de la réunion, Wang Jinping, directeur marketing du domaine des réseaux optiques NCE de Huawei, a prononcé un discours dans lequel il a déclaré que la solution Premium Broadband de Huawei peut aider efficacement […]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand, has launched a new premium smart fridge with impressive features in South Africa. The first H750FSB-IDS Product Reveal was revealed at House & Home in Menlyn Mall, Pretoria on 26th, Oct. Both the management from Hisense and House […]
Special Rapporteur Calls Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory Unlawful Mandate holders presenting reports on human rights situations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and Eritrea today defended their work against delegates’ criticism of their activities, as the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) continued its interactive dialogues on human rights. The first of six mandate holders to brief
Over 380 trainees of the National Youth Service (NYS) at the Rietfontein centre in the Otjozondjupa Region, graduated with certificates on Thursday after the completion of six months of basic civic training. The Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero officiated at the pass-out parade of the 385 trainees. Tjongarero in her remarks said the training was largely
A two-year-old boy died instantly on Thursday when a vehicle reversed over him at Okakarara. Namibian Police Force Detective, Chief Inspector Moses Snewe of the Otjozondjupa Region, on Friday told Nampa the incident occurred in the yard of a residence in the Okakango location around 16h00. “The deceased was identified by his parents as Mbangoye Tjizu,” said Snewe. A culpable
A three-day workshop for the regional coordinators of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) started at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Friday. The party’s secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe officially opened the training, saying PDM has a big plan, and all members present at the workshop also have a big role to play in achieving the aims and objectives of the party
Over 380 trainees of the National Youth Service (NYS) at the Rietfontein centre in the Otjozondjupa Region, graduated with certificates yesterday after the completion of six months of basic civic training. The Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero officiated at the pass-out parade of the 385 trainees. Tjongarero in her remarks said the training was largely aimed
A three-day workshop for the regional coordinators of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) started at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region today. The party’s secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe officially opened the training, saying PDM has a big plan, and all members present at the workshop also have a big role to play in achieving the aims and objectives of the party in
PRE-COP27 PRESS CONFERENCE Rotterdam, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What: Pre-COP27 Press Conference and Global Launch of State and Trends in Africa 2022 When: Thursday 3rd November at 13.00 – 14.00 CET Where: Virtual. Please register your attendance here for the press conference and to receive an embargoed copy of the report. With less […]
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