As the world marks World Brain Day on July 22, the focus is on dementia, a condition affecting millions globally and rapidly increasing in Africa. Joining us today is Dr. James Butler, Executive Board Member of the Neurological Association of South Africa, to discuss how more than 40% of dementia cases could be prevented, the early warning signs to watch for, and what we can all do to protect our brain health throughout life.

As the world marks World Brain Day on July 22, the focus is on dementia, a condition affecting millions globally and rapidly increasing in Africa. Joining us today is Dr. James Butler, Executive Board Member of the Neurological Association of South Africa, to discuss how more than 40% of dementia cases could be prevented, the early warning signs to watch for, and what we can all do to protect our brain health throughout life.

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The world marks World Brain Day on July 22 with a focus on dementia

Malawi's Ministry of Health has defended its plans to send five hundred nurses to go work in Israel.  The Ministry says this is a move to curb unemployment of health care professionals in the country. The move has been opposed by some quarters in the community saying it will leave the country with insufficient health workers. Sisi Segalo has more on the story….

Malawi's Ministry of Health has defended its plans to send five hundred nurses to go work in Israel. &nbsp;The Ministry says this is a move to curb unemployment of health care professionals in the country. The move has been opposed by some quarters in the community saying it will leave the country with insufficient health workers. Sisi Segalo has more on the story&hellip;.

Malawi defends plan to send 500 nurses to Israel amid health worker shortages

South Africa's (SA) Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says the South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission must translate the two countries' strong political ties into practical cooperation that improves the lives of their people. Lamola was speaking in Pretoria at the Ministerial Meeting of the 4th South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission, ahead of the Meeting of Heads of State scheduled for Friday where the two countries are expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, on issues of mutual interest. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report….

South Africa's (SA) Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says the South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission must translate the two countries' strong political ties into practical cooperation that improves the lives of their people. Lamola was speaking in Pretoria at the Ministerial Meeting of the 4th South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission, ahead of the Meeting of Heads of State scheduled for Friday where the two countries are expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, on issues of mutual interest. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report&hellip;.

SA Minister of International Relations calls for stronger SA-Zimbabwe ties to deliver practical benefits for citizens

Global leaders and representatives from across Africa and the African Diaspora, are expected to converge on Johannesburg later this year for a conference focused on Africa's future and its relationship with the global African community. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference scheduled to take place in October, will bring together political leaders, academics, business representatives, faith groups and civil society to discuss issues including reparatory justice, racism, climate justice and economic cooperation. Our economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more

Global leaders and representatives from across Africa and the African Diaspora, are expected to converge on Johannesburg later this year for a conference focused on Africa's future and its relationship with the global African community. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference scheduled to take place in October, will bring together political leaders, academics, business representatives, faith groups and civil society to discuss issues including reparatory justice, racism, climate justice and economic cooperation. Our economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more

The world marks World Brain Day on July 22 with a focus on dementia

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