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WINDHOEK: The City of Windhoek has urged the public to discard various peanut butter products due to suspected aflatoxin contamination. The City in a statement noted that consumers should avoid Dischem's Lifestyle 400g and 800g Smooth and Crunchy peanut butter, Wazoogles Superfoods peanut butter (all sizes), Pick 'n Pay's No Name 1kg smooth peanut butter, and Eden All-Natural peanut butter, which have been identified as high-risk products. Consumers are advised to dispose the identified products or return it to the store where it was purchased. It further said proactive measures have been taken to remove these products from all shops in Windhoek. Aflatoxin exposure can cause acute symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and convulsions. Chronic exposure can lead to serious complications. Source: The Namibia Press Agency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogised the late former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Michael Kwabena Ntumy, describing him as an outstanding servant of the Church. In a tribute read on his behalf by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the President said, Apostle Ntumy dedicated his life to the cause of God's work at the peril of his life and contributed immensely to the country's democratic growth. 'He was well known for his honesty, integrity and discipline. He was an outstanding servant of the Church, the Ghanaian people, and the public interest,' the President said. 'It is not often that it can be said of someone that he or she has finished his or her life's work and with distinction. But we can certainly say that about the man for which we have gathered here to celebrate.' This was in a State tribute to the late former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost during a burial and memorial service held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Saturday. 'His objective was a lways the advancement of Ghana and even in his days of ill health, he continued to make critical interventions in our nation's discourse,' the President recalled. 'He leaves a big void not only in the Church of Pentecost, but in the wider Christian space as he was a constant source of good, rich Christian counsel,' President Akufo-Addo stated. The President, on behalf of the State and his family, expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. In a sermon, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, the current Chairman of the COP, said Apostle Ntumy was greatly loved by God. He said the late Chairman, in spite of all the challenges he went through, dedicated his entire life to the service of God. For him, Apostle Ntumy remained the most loved leader of the Church. Speaking on the title: 'A man greatly loved', Apostle Nyamekye compared the life of Daniel with that of Apostle Ntumy, saying that it was God who had called him to give him rest after his labour. In all the tributes read by the widow, the children, th e Church and the State, Apostle Ntumy was eulogised for his exemplary leadership, fortitude, wisdom, discerning counsel and enduring spirit to serve God. Apostle Dr Ntumy was the fourth Chairman of the Church of Pentecost from 1998 to 2008. He died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was 65 years. He was born on September 22, 1958, in Dadieso in the Oti Region. He left behind a widow and six adult children. Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy was a teacher in Yendi in the 1980s before becoming a Deacon and Elder of the Church. He got married to his wife, Martha, at age 24. He began full-time ministry at age 26. He was called to the office of an Apostle at age 33 and six years later, elected the fourth Chairperson of the COP. After serving for two terms,10 years, he handed over to Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah. Apostle Ntumy is known to have survived many trials in life, including being held hostage in rebel camp during the Liberian Civil War in the 1990s. He also faced other attacks on his life rang ing from physical assaults to poisoning and paralysis, which led to his confinement to a wheelchair. The revered man of God served the Church in Liberia, Côte d'lvoire, France and Germany. The burial and memorial service was attended by Former President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Mrs Frema Osei Opare, Chief of Staff, among a host of other dignitaries, who paid their last respects to the Former COP Chairman. Members of the clergy, including Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, a former Chairman of COP, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, current Chairman of COP, and Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, leader of Perez Chapel International, were present. Source: Ghana News Agency

KEETMANSHOOP: A 51-year-old man is expected to appear in the Karasburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after he was allegedly arrested with drugs worth over N.dollars 700 000 in his possession. The Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, in a crime report said the suspect was arrested on Sunday around 00h30 at the Ariamsvlei border post. 'It is alleged that the suspect entered Namibia from South Africa with a truck and upon a search he was found with six transparent plastic bags of suspected Mandrax tablets hidden in the truck he was driving,' said Mbango. The suspect was allegedly found in possession of 6 186 full Mandrax tablets and 49 half Mandrax tablets worth a total N.dollars 745 260. The man faces one count of dealing in prohibited dependence-producing substances. Police investigations continue. Source: The Namibia Press Agency

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has shut down four radio stations in Bawku for national security reasons.? In a statement, the NCA said: 'The National Communications Authority (NCA) wishes to inform the public that four (4) FM Radio Stations in Bawku, Upper East Region, have been shut down today.'? It said the shut down followed 'the recommendations of the Upper East Regional Security Council, and on the advice of the Ministry of National Security that the operations of the said FM Stations and the incendiary utterances of their panelists/presenters have contributed to the escalation of the Bawku conflict, leading to loss of lives and property in Bawku and its environs.'? The stations are the Bawku FM, Source FM, Zahra FM and Gumah FM.? The NCA closed down the stations in accordance with Section 13(1)(e) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), which provides that 'the Authority may suspend or revoke a licence or a frequency authorisation where; the suspension or revocation is nec essary because of national security or is in the public interest'.? The Authority said it would continue to work with all relevant stakeholders to execute its mandate as set out by law and called on stakeholders to adhere to the tenets and regulations governing the communications industry. Source: Ghana News Agency

WINDHOEK: The City of Windhoek has urged the public to discard various peanut butter products due to suspected aflatoxin contamination. The City in a statement noted that consumers should avoid Dischem's Lifestyle 400g and 800g Smooth and Crunchy peanut butter, Wazoogles Superfoods peanut butter (all sizes), Pick 'n Pay's No Name 1kg smooth peanut butter, and Eden All-Natural peanut butter, which have been identified as high-risk products. Consumers are advised to dispose the identified products or return it to the store where it was purchased. It further said proactive measures have been taken to remove these products from all shops in Windhoek. Aflatoxin exposure can cause acute symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and convulsions. Chronic exposure can lead to serious complications. Source: The Namibia Press Agency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogised the late former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Michael Kwabena Ntumy, describing him as an outstanding servant of the Church. In a tribute read on his behalf by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the President said, Apostle Ntumy dedicated his life to the cause of God's work at the peril of his life and contributed immensely to the country's democratic growth. 'He was well known for his honesty, integrity and discipline. He was an outstanding servant of the Church, the Ghanaian people, and the public interest,' the President said. 'It is not often that it can be said of someone that he or she has finished his or her life's work and with distinction. But we can certainly say that about the man for which we have gathered here to celebrate.' This was in a State tribute to the late former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost during a burial and memorial service held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Saturday. 'His objective was a lways the advancement of Ghana and even in his days of ill health, he continued to make critical interventions in our nation's discourse,' the President recalled. 'He leaves a big void not only in the Church of Pentecost, but in the wider Christian space as he was a constant source of good, rich Christian counsel,' President Akufo-Addo stated. The President, on behalf of the State and his family, expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. In a sermon, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, the current Chairman of the COP, said Apostle Ntumy was greatly loved by God. He said the late Chairman, in spite of all the challenges he went through, dedicated his entire life to the service of God. For him, Apostle Ntumy remained the most loved leader of the Church. Speaking on the title: 'A man greatly loved', Apostle Nyamekye compared the life of Daniel with that of Apostle Ntumy, saying that it was God who had called him to give him rest after his labour. In all the tributes read by the widow, the children, th e Church and the State, Apostle Ntumy was eulogised for his exemplary leadership, fortitude, wisdom, discerning counsel and enduring spirit to serve God. Apostle Dr Ntumy was the fourth Chairman of the Church of Pentecost from 1998 to 2008. He died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was 65 years. He was born on September 22, 1958, in Dadieso in the Oti Region. He left behind a widow and six adult children. Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy was a teacher in Yendi in the 1980s before becoming a Deacon and Elder of the Church. He got married to his wife, Martha, at age 24. He began full-time ministry at age 26. He was called to the office of an Apostle at age 33 and six years later, elected the fourth Chairperson of the COP. After serving for two terms,10 years, he handed over to Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah. Apostle Ntumy is known to have survived many trials in life, including being held hostage in rebel camp during the Liberian Civil War in the 1990s. He also faced other attacks on his life rang ing from physical assaults to poisoning and paralysis, which led to his confinement to a wheelchair. The revered man of God served the Church in Liberia, Côte d'lvoire, France and Germany. The burial and memorial service was attended by Former President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Mrs Frema Osei Opare, Chief of Staff, among a host of other dignitaries, who paid their last respects to the Former COP Chairman. Members of the clergy, including Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, a former Chairman of COP, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, current Chairman of COP, and Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, leader of Perez Chapel International, were present. Source: Ghana News Agency

he late President Hage Geingob was laid to rest at the Heroes' Acre outside Windhoek on Sunday. Geingob was accorded a 21-gun salute before being laid to rest, in one of four mausoleums at the national shrine. Namibia's third Head of State died at a hospital in Windhoek on February 4, 2024, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Speaking at the burial, chief mourner President Nangolo Mbumba said Geingob, had joined fellow heroes and heroines, who resisted colonialism. Source: Ghana News Agency