Daily Archives: Nov 16, 2023

Embu Nursing Manager Advocates for Safe Circumcision Practices

Embu: Amidst the upcoming holiday season, parents in Embu preparing for their boys' circumcision have been advised by Ferdinand Mbabu, Nursing Manager at Tenri Hospital, to opt for safe, medical procedures rather than traditional or unregulated methods...

Public Hearings Scheduled for the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill

CAPE TOWN - The standing and select committees on appropriations will conduct public hearings on the 2023 Division of Revenue Amendment Bill on Friday, 17 November 2023. This Bill, crucial for South Africa's budgetary allocations, was introduced by the...

iZola Launches Xaidi App for Special Needs Families in Kenya

Nairobi: iZola, a Kenyan biotech company, has introduced the Xaidi Application (App), a groundbreaking digital health assistant aimed at supporting parents and caregivers of children with special needs. This innovative app is designed to address the un...

South Africa’s Public Enterprises Committee Reviews Energy Action Plan

PRETORIA - The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises received an update yesterday on the national energy action plan from the Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. According to Parliament of South Africa, this briefing comes in the wa...

Kenya Government Initiates Prison Warders’ Housing Improvement

Eldoret: In a significant move to address the housing deficit for prison staff, the State Department for Correctional Services, in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Public Works, has formed a technical team to oversee the refurbishment o...

South African Police Committee Enhances IPID Amendment Bill

CAPE TOWN - The Portfolio Committee on Police has expressed confidence in the significant improvements made to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill [B21-2023], particularly strengthening clause 4 concerning the appoint...

National Research Fund Urges Kenya to Boost Research Budget

Nairobi: The National Research Fund (NRF) is advocating for the Kenyan government to significantly increase its budget allocation for research and development. NRF Chairman Ratemo Michieka stated that currently, the fund only receives 2% of the GDP, wh...

South African Committees Seek Public Input on Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill

CAPE TOWN - The standing and select committees on appropriations, led by chairpersons Mr. Sfiso Buthelezi and Ms. Dikeledi Mahlangu, are calling for public submissions on the 2023 Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill. This invitation follows the tabling of...

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Passenger Plane Overshoots Runway in Norilsk, No Injuries Reported

NORILSK: A passenger plane belonging to Russia's S7 Airlines overshot the runway while taxiing at the airport in Norilsk, central Russia, on Thursday. There were no casualties reported in the incident. According to Namibia Press Agency, the Airbus A3...
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Tenkodogo: Nabasga Festivities Conclude with Successful Celebrations

Tanghin-Dassouri: After three days filled with tributes, celebrations, and sporting events, the 924th Basga of His Majesty Naaba Guiguempol© Dima of Zoungrantenga concluded successfully on Sunday evening at the football field in front of the royal cou...

Sh30 Million Initiative to Transform ‘Mathenge’ Weed into Economic Asset in Turkana

TURKANA: The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), in collaboration with the Turkana County Government, has launched a Sh30 million initiative aimed at transforming the invasive Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as 'mathenge,' into a valuable ec...

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