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  • Published on Aug 25, 2026

    WHO Chief Says Africa Made Significant Progress in Health Gains Despite Sharp Cuts in Global Funding

    Addis Ababa, August 25, 2026 (ENA) —Africa has made notable progress on key health targets even as the continent faces the deepest cuts to international health financing in a generation, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom …

    Source: Ethiopian News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Namibia hosts top African and global health leaders at State House

    Date: August 20, 2026 Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has held separate meetings with the heads of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), focusing on Namibia’s health …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on Aug 24, 2026

    Olympic committee eyes benefits from oil and gas 

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) is seeking partnership with corporates from the oil and gas sector in its quest towards Los Angeles 2028. NNOC president Nedulipulwa Hamutumwa last week presented a speech titled ‘Beyond the Podium – Leveraging …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 24, 2026

    When men suffer in silence, families pay the price

    Namibian men are being urged to speak more openly about mental illness, emotional distress and suicidal thoughts. It is an appeal that deserves far more than another awareness campaign or a few speeches at a conference. It requires the country to confront …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 24, 2026

    Men urged to break silence on mental health

    Patience Makwele  Namibian men are being urged to break the culture of silence around mental health as the country continues to record hundreds of suicide deaths and thousands of attempts. Namibia recorded 542 suicide cases and 2 937 suicide attempts in …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 24, 2026

    Gamescom boss is still putting guests first, despite selling out all the floor space

    If you’re ever had the pleasure of going to Gamescom, the gaming expo that takes place in Cologne every August, you’ll already know that it’s a truly massive event. If you’re a UK-based gamer who’s never travelled to Germany for this epic in-person …

    Source: Radio Times - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 23, 2026

    Weight loss craze squeezes diabetes drug supply

    Diabetes patients are struggling to access some medicines amid shortages and growing demand for diabetes drugs used for weight loss. Some patients and their families say medicines that were previously easy to find have become harder to obtain as more …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Tedros meets NNN

    World Health Organisation (WHO) director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus yesterday met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. He heaped praise on the President’s efforts of reforming Namibia’s health sector and improving the quality of …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 23, 2026

    Bhutan ranked World’s Quietest Country

    If your idea of a perfect holiday is getting away from traffic, crowds and the constant noise of modern life, Bhutan may be the place to go. Bhutan has been ranked the quietest country in the world in the latest Noise-Free Nations Index by South African …

    Source: Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 20, 2026

    WHO CHIEF URGES LOCAL VACCINE MANUFACTURING

    The need for local pharmaceutical production in Namibia and the African continent was emphasised during a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus. Dr. Ghebreyesus …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 31, 2026

    YOUNG OBSERVER | From hookah to hospital …young Namibian’s vaping addiction mirrors growing national concern

    Patience Makwele What began as an innocent pastime during the Covid-19 lockdown became a dangerous addiction that a 27-year-old Namibian says almost claimed his life. For years, Petersen Timothy believed vaping was harmless. Today, after repeated hospital …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 2, 2026

    Hooking Namibian Youth on Toxic Nicotine Slush

    It is a modern epidemic packaged in sleek, colourful plastic, hidden easily inside pockets and school blazers. Known colloquially on the streets and in school yards as choef, vapes have rapidly transformed from an adult smoking-cessation tool into a health …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 19, 2026

    The straits crisis reactivates African coal

    Halt on plant closures and new boilers fired up Asian financing circuits and commercial double standards The renewable financing divide and environmental costs on the ground Missile strikes against merchant vessels in the Red Sea, regulated by the …

    Source: Atalayar - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Namibia highlights youth aspirations, teenage pregnancy prevention on World Population Day

    Staff Reporter NAMIBIA has called for greater investment in young people’s health, opportunities and future prospects as the country commemorated World Population Day 2026 under the theme, “Realising the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People – Today and …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on Jul 31, 2026

    Opinion – Vaping destroying Namibia’s future leaders

    It is a modern epidemic packaged in sleek, colourful plastic, easily hidden in pockets and school blazers. Known colloquially on the streets and in school yards as the “choef,” electronic cigarettes have rapidly transformed from an adult smoking-cessation …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    Pendleton Presbyterian Church hosts discussion on Africa

    Published 10:00 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 PENDLETON — A panel discussion about Africa, as part of the Peace, Justice and Hope series, will be presented at the Pendleton First Presbyterian Church, 201 SW Dorion Ave. The public is invited to attend at 6:30 …

    Source: East Oregonian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    Seeking silence? These are the 10 quietest countries in the world for a tranquil escape

    We’re big believers that the most memorable travel experiences involve tuning in completely to a new destination – reflecting in tranquil spots where the hum and buzz of modern life feels like a distant memory. However, in a world increasingly …

    Source: Conde Nast Traveller - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    Ramaphosa Challenges SADC to Turn Borders Into Bridges, Resources Into Industries

    South African President says Southern Africa must accelerate industrialisation, deepen regional trade and translate decades of integration into jobs, infrastructure and prosperity By Ajong Mbapndah L President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for stronger regional …

    Source: Pan African Visions - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    President-elect ‘Hichilema’ named as next SADC Chairperson, Lusaka to host 47th Summit

    138 Views President Hakainde Hichilema Zambia will host the next Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, this comes after regional leaders concluded the 46th Ordinary Summit in Durban, South Africa on 17th August 2026, where South African …

    Source: Zambian Eye - Indeterminate

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