Albinism is not a curse

Windhoek – People with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide, as albinism is still profoundly misunderstood, socially and medically. The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster their marginalisation and social exclusion. This leads to various forms of stigma and discrimination, according to UN. ...Read More

SA government tightens grip on initiation schools

Johannesburg – The South African government has condemned the operation of illegal initiation schools after three underage boys died during the initiation process. ...Read More

Fight against TB in children scales up in Africa

African countries have united to fight tuberculosis in children, one of the most overlooked diseases due to difficulties surrounding its diagnosis. ...Read More

WHO releases new International Classification of Diseases

Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) on 18 June released its new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). ...Read More

Botswana 2026 World Cup was about money Bakang Mhaladi

Gaborone- Botswana Football Association (BFA) president Maclean Letshwiti has revealed that financial benefits, and not politics, influenced his country's decision to vote for the North American bid for the 2026 World Cup. ...Read More