Kenya's medical council says it properly checks all foreign doctors before they work in the country. David Kariuki, who runs the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, wants people to know that they carefully review everyone.
The council aims to keep patients safe with strong healthcare standards. It follows clear rules from national laws about who can practice medicine in Kenya, which tell it how to ensure doctors have the right skills.
His comments came after the doctors' union asked officials to look into foreign doctor hiring. The union worries about unethical practices and organ trafficking cases. They feel it's unfair when Kenyan doctors are jobless despite their education.
Kariuki mentioned they're checking all...
Cardinals plan to pick a new pope next month behind closed doors. The Vatican says about 135 cardinals will meet in the Sistine Chapel on May 7. This follows Pope Francis' dying at age 88 on Easter Monday. His funeral happened last Saturday. Previous pope elections in 2005 and 2013 took just two days.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni announced that cardinals will first attend Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. Afterward, they'll enter the Sistine Chapel with no outside contact until they choose someone. The first day has one voting round, but they can vote four times daily after that. Cardinals need a two-thirds majority to elect a pope. Each writes his choice on a card saying, "I elect as Supreme Pontiff" in Latin.
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The Independent Patriot for Change party calls for action against corruption. They mock President Nandi-Ndaitwah for refusing to pursue wrongdoing before her term. IPC leader Panduleni Itula shared these thoughts Friday. He dislikes her repeated statements about not pursuing past corruption cases and calls her part of the looting group.
Itula questioned why she fears going after crimes from earlier times. He noted that her no-business-as-usual approach might help fight poverty. But he said real change comes from actions, not just talk. He wants the president to explain how she plans to stop corruption.
Nandi-Ndaitwah called corruption treason during her national address. She mentioned new laws to protect people who report wrongdoing...
The government plans to spend five billion dollars each year on free college education. President Nandi-Ndaitwah told parliament about this new program during her first state address. The ruling Swapo party wants to remove all tuition costs at public universities and technical schools before 2028.
Swapo set aside twenty-five billion dollars over five years to make this happen. They want to combine agencies that approve schools and change laws to bring the student loan office back under the education ministry. Officials need to talk with schools about how much different degrees cost. Schools can only create new degrees when they have enough money.
Namibia's main universities have not heard how the free education plan will work. The...
Former farm minister Mac Hengari tried to pay his rape accuser N$230 000 before police caught him Saturday evening. He planned this as the first part of N$ 750,000 meant to help move the victim to Canada. Police arrested him near an Eros restaurant after the victim's relative set up a meeting. He faces charges for trying to stop justice, bribing someone about an ongoing case.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah already fired Hengari last Wednesday when he should have quit. She also pulled him from the National Assembly. Hengari had written his resignation letter but wanted more time. He asked to travel on Thursday, but the president said no. Photos showed him handcuffed next to money spread on the floor.
Police might add more charges...
The Roads Authority stopped working at the Karibib Natis Centre because they needed to fix it. People cannot test their cars or take driving tests there starting Tuesday, May 6. Workers want to make the place better, safer for everyone who comes there. The building will look newer when they finish all their work. The authority wants people who need tests right away to go somewhere else until repairs finish.
The Roads Authority wrote to people about this on Monday. They plan to tell everyone as soon as they open again for testing services. These changes help ensure everyone stays safe when they visit. The updates mean better service for all drivers who need car checks or license tests. Drivers should check other testing places nearby if...
Five men robbed the Namcor gas station in Soweto, Katutura Monday morning. They took about N$ 100,000 around 9 AM. Police shot one robber in the leg during their escape. The other four criminals fled with the cash in their car. The police search for these men continues.
Station owner David Ilonga believes someone helped from inside. He thinks the attack seemed planned because robbers knew exactly where the money was kept. They struck as staff counted cash for the bank deposit. The criminals entered the manager's office at that exact time. The robbers grabbed about N$ 65,000 from the station and N$ 30,000 from the store.
Workers called the police, who responded quickly during the robbery. No customers or staff members were hurt during...
Schools must send students to march against child violence on April 29, said Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp. Students who stay behind will join school activities about safety. Steenkamp visited Okahandja on Sunday with President Nandi-Ndaitwah after three children died there. The victims include Ingrid Maasdorp, age five; Roswinds Fabianu, age six; and Beyoncé Kharuxas, age fifteen.
School leaders created plans for dealing with these problems. They discussed trauma effects, feelings, and security needs. Teachers reviewed safety guides about violence, bullying, suicide, and economic issues. The peaceful protest will focus on keeping schools safe. Steenkamp asked people not to hide those who hurt children.
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Kids at Keetmanshoop got a new youth leadership team last week when the town swore in thirteen Junior Council members from local high schools. Junior mayor Dezy Conradie plans to help young people talk with town leaders, support both girls and boys, fight teen pregnancy, guide career choices, and lift school grades.
Junior Chief Reece McNally believes youth need more than just someone speaking for them at town meetings. They deserve real fairness and justice. The actual town mayor, Annelize Knaus, promised to back these young leaders and learn from their fresh ideas.
Junior mayors serve as the main voice for youth concerns. They start community projects, lead school activities like cleanup events, and teach leadership skills to other...
