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Assam men’s cricket team to face Namibia in five-match ODI series
East Mojo
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June 19, 2025
The Assam men’s cricket team is set to travel to Namibia this month for a five-match one-day series against the Namibian national team, marking a rare overseas assignment for a domestic Indian side. The team completed a six-day training camp at...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
ACC asked to probe medicine irregularities
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Minister of Health and Social Services has dismissed what she called misleading narratives about her turning a blind eye to the alleged illegal import of medicines into Namibia. Dr. Esparance Luvindao informed the National Assembly that she...
Namfisa puts medical aid accountability in members’ hands
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has urged members of registered medical aid funds to actively participate in their upcoming annual general meetings (AGMs). The authority warned that low turnout...
Colombia hosts first Hague Group summit to finalize action against Israel’s Gaza offensive
El País
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July 15, 2025
Colombia will host the first emergency ministerial summit of the Hague Group this week. The meeting, scheduled for Bogotá on July 15 and 16, seeks to coordinate concrete actions, including “legal and diplomatic measures,” against Israel’s...
Supreme Court Rules for Windhoek Council in Medical Waste Treatment Dispute
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Windhoek Municipal Council in a legal dispute with Lady Pohamba Private Hospital over the operation of a private medical waste treatment plant. The ruling reverses a 2022 decision from the High Court...
Abolish the Middleman: Labour Brokers Undermine Namibia’s Workers
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
Namibia, a country founded on principles of equality and social justice, faces a pressing contradiction in its labour market: The exploitation of workers employed through labour brokers. These employment agencies have become integrated in the...
Mandela Day: Restoring children’s dignity is an act of justice, not charity
Rising Sun Chatsworth
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July 15, 2025
Today, six out of 10 South African children live below the poverty line, with many attending school without access to the basics like a toothbrush, soap, or wash cloth. “This doesn’t just affect their physical health in terms of preventable...
Assessment of Hand Hygiene Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Health Sciences Students in Herat, Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dove Medical Press
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June 16, 2025
Background Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) pose a significant challenge to global healthcare systems, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and financial burden.1,2 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines HAIs as infections that...
Amupanda wants nursing council board dissolved over illegal medicine claims
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has called for the Nursing Council of Namibia’s board to be dissolved over the alleged illegal importation of medicines into the country. He posed questions to minister of health and social services...
Miss Namibia ups the stakes with bigger prizes, bigger vision
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
The Miss Namibia Organisation (MNO) has announced an enhanced prize package for the 2025 Miss Namibia winner, with the titleholder expected to walk away with rewards valued at almost a million Namibia dollars. This includes a brand-new vehicle and...
Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai (Guest columnist) – Beware of winter poultry diseases
New Era
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The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months poses challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues among their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry...
Simon vs Shimweefeleni bout cancelled amid medical concerns
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
The highly anticipated Harry ‘The Terminator’ Simon versus Paulus ‘Ninja’ Shimweefeleni boxing bout was called off on Saturday due to medical issues preventing Simon from competing safely. This last-minute verdict at Oshakati Independence Stadium,...
Wang Yi meets his counterparts from Angola, Namibia and other African countries
Friends of Socialist China
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June 17, 2025
Over a period of three days, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from numerous African countries in the margins of the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of...
Nigeria innovations shortlisted for £1m Trinity Challenge tackling AMR
Premium Times
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July 15, 2025
Two Nigerian innovations are among eight global finalists for the Trinity Challenge, which seeks data-driven solutions to tackle antimicrobial resistance and improve access to effective antibiotics. The Trinity Challenge, an international...
PHOTO: Social Media Lights Up Over Jay Cutler’s Hunting Photo of Harvested Sable Antelope
Breitbart
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July 14, 2025
Social media users from both extremes — pro-hunting and anti-hunting — sounded off in response to Jay Cutler’s photo of a Sable antelope he harvested in Africa. The former NFL quarterback posted the photo on Saturday with the caption, “Kicked off...
Peter Dube's trial commences after years of delays
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 15, 2025
Once a prominent car dealer in Gweru, Peter Dube now stands accused in a high-profile murder trial that has captivated the nation since 2021. Dube is facing double murder charges and two counts of attempted murder after allegedly shooting dead two...
16 abandoned places around the world that have become must-see tourist attractions
NBC Connecticut
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July 13, 2025
Abandoned places can be creepy, but fascinating. These spaces, whether an old high school, a rundown house, or a shipwreck, can deliver a thrill, but also a peek into the past. And there are some unique sites around the world that give visitors an...
KNG assessing Leliyn value adds
Cairns Post
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July 15, 2025
Rutile and gallium are potential value-adds for KNG at Leliyn graphite project ASN has shipped two tonnes of lithium-rich Green River brine to POSCO PLN has expanded its uranium footprint on being granted the Botsalano project in Botswana Your...