8am News-22nd April, 2025

#Health Ministry Provides Explanation on Swakopmund Video

#Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Poor Performers

#Universities South Africa call for strict gun-free policies across campuses

#ISWAP Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Civilians ……PLUS

#Trump stands behind Hegseth over second Signal chat

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It’s Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 8am, I’m Leonard Witbeen

Local 1

The Ministry of Health has responded to a viral video showing nurses seated while patients waited outside Swakopmund Hospital for dental services. Walters Kamaya, the ministry’s spokesperson, explained that patients had been informed in advance about the limited dental facilities, which consist of only one room with a single chair and available doctor.

Local 2

During a visit to a flood relief centre at Etunda in the Omusati region, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared that she will fire underperforming public officials using the authority granted to her by the electorate. Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah also weighed in on the development.

South African

Universities South Africa is calling for strict gun-free policies across campuses after a student was fatally shot during a protest at Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape. Chairperson Francis Petersen told Newzroom Afrika that safety is essential for learning. He emphasises the need for clear regulations, strong security, consequence management and accountability measures.

African

The Islamic State West Africa Province has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks on Nigerian security forces and Christian civilians in northeastern Nigeria earlier this month,Reuters reports indicate. The group posted seven messages on its news agency, “Amaq,” asserting its involvement in these operations and supported their claims with a video of one attack and two photo albums documenting additional assaults.

International

The White House says US President Donald Trump “absolutely has confidence” in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. It comes after the New York Times reported that he shared sensitive information ahead of air strikes on Yemen in a group chat that included members of his family. Kate Fisher reports from Washington: