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The Citizen
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Senior Namibian delegation visits KZN Legislature to strengthen regional ties
The KZN Legislature welcomed a high-level delegation from the Namibian Parliament's Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) sub-branch last Tuesday. The delegation was led by Lukas Sinimbo Muha, chairperson of the National Council of Namibia and Regional Representative of the CPA Southern Africa Sub-region Executive Committee. Hosted by Speaker of the KZN Legislature Nontembeko Boyce, the visit forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary relations among CPA branches and foster regional collaboration in line with the CPA's strategic goals. ALSO READ: KZN Legislature visits schools to tackle issues These include a strong focus on parliamentary democracy, gender representation through the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network, and enhanced co-operation among sub-national legislatures. In his address, Muha emphasised the shared values between the Namibian Parliament and the KZN Legislature. 'The KZN Legislature, as an active CPA Sub-national Branch and a proud member of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network, continues to be a shining example in advancing the CPA's mission. 'Your commitment to gender equality and empowering women in parliamentary spaces is truly commendable and continues to inspire other branches in the region,' he said. Muha further explained the role of the Southern Africa CPA Sub-region Executive Committee. 'Our mandate is to provide oversight on the implementation of CPA policy decisions and engage with branches to promote the CPA's core objectives. 'As regional representatives, we serve as a bridge between the region and the branches, ensuring their welfare and growth remain a top priority,' he said. Muha also reiterated his responsibility in ensuring branches within the sub-region participate meaningfully in both regional and international CPA conferences. Boyce extended her heartfelt appreciation for the visit, highlighting its significance in deepening cooperation. 'We are honoured by Muha and his delegation. 'This visit not only strengthens ties between our two CPA sub-branches, but also provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on our progress and share best practices as part of our collective journey under the CPA umbrella.' Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire, EMS crews honored for saving fellow first responder
WINDBER, Pa. – Longtime firefighter Bryon 'Lou' Fleck has dedicated his life to saving lives. But as the Northern Regional volunteer fireman arrived on scene for a Central City house fire Feb. 18, Fleck said he never imagined his own life was at risk. Moments after using his radio to alert fellow crews that the home was fully involved in flames, Fleck fell to his knees while a fellow firefighter was working to attach a 5-inch water line. 'Everything just went black,' said Fleck. Fortunately for Fleck, a team of first responders stepped in that frigid morning. Colleagues from two fire departments and Conemaugh Township EMS were recognized as heroes Wednesday – by Fleck and Southern Alleghenies EMS Council Executive Director Jordan Anthony. Anthony credited the group's 'swift, skilled and selfless actions' for reviving Fleck that day. 'You didn't just respond to a call; you answered the call of duty in the most personal way possible, by fighting to save a fellow firefighter – a colleague, a brother,' Anthony said. The CPR Save Award was presented to eight responders Wednesday. Six of them were in attendance and greeted with a handshake from Fleck at Northern Regional Fire Department. The list included Central City firefighter Nick Muha – who performed CPR on Fleck moments after he fell – Northern Regional Chief Mike Horvath, Northern Regional Assistant Bob Statler, Lt. Devon Newcomer and firefighter Martin Washko, as well as Conemaugh Township EMS staff Aiden St Claire, Jake Berkey and Tuker Tirko. 'I never expected I'd go through anything like this,' Fleck said. 'I appreciate everybody who worked on me.' Central City Fire Department and nearby assisting departments were dispatched to the Lohr Street residence at approximately 1 a.m. – and already had to deal with sub-zero temperatures when Fleck collapsed. The fire claimed the home's occupant, and crews spent eight hours battling the fire. Muha said Fleck went into cardiac arrest and had no pulse. Two bystanders helped Muha pull Fleck onto a flat area. Muha said he grabbed shears from his gear and began removing layers of Fleck's clothes to render aid. He performed CPR until Conemaugh Township EMS responders, including Berkey and Tirko, arrived and loaded Fleck into an ambulance to continue treatment. According to Fleck, he was revived after the first time the team used their defibrillator. 'They saved my life,' he said. 'They were in the right place at the right time – and it was meant to be them.' They also had the 'right training,' Jordan and Conemaugh Township EMS manager Terry Ruparcic said. Ruparcic noted that first responders receive annual training to respond to cardiac events, plus other ongoing life-saving training. He credited two bystanders that day – who responders have yet to identify – for assisting at the scene. He also urged members of the public to receive CPR training for sudden emergencies. The next time someone goes into cardiac arrest, it may be a friend or family member, he said. 'Quick actions ... save lives,' he said. Fleck knows that better than most. 'It could be anybody,' he said. David Hurst is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @TDDavidHurst.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Farm owned by central Ohio nonprofit named for shooting victim suffers severe storm damage
Several buildings owned by The Brian Muha Foundation — a charity that provides education and programming for children from disadvantaged backgrounds — sustained damage in Sunday's severe weather, the charity's director said Thursday. The foundation's Run the Race Farm in Galloway had the aluminum roofs of two of its barns blown off by Sunday's storms, leaving them crumpled on the ground. As rain and more storms swept through this week, the foundation had to leave the damaged barns unprotected while it waited for an adjuster to visit and inspect the damage. Director Rachel Muha said children at the foundation's day school could not visit the farm this week for science lessons and plant tending due to the damage. More: Child hospitalized after tree smashes through Columbus home during Sunday storms The charity's Run the Race Center was also damaged by Sunday's storms, ripping holes in its roof and sending water gushing into the building. When a roofer went to inspect the damage, he discovered four bullet holes in the roof, likely from people firing their guns in the air to celebrate the Fourth of July or the New Year, Muha said. The foundation is named for Brian Muha, an 18-year-old Franciscan University of Steubenville student killed by two robbers who broke into his off-campus housing in 1999. His mother, Rachel Muha, 72, started the foundation in 1999 and continues as its director. "Brian wanted to be a doctor. He wanted to help children. And we just thought that maybe the best thing to do in Brian's memory was something with children and something with inner-city children since the two that killed Brian were from the inner-city," Muha said. The foundation's facilities have had its "ups and downs" over the years. It has had its vans and computers stolen and its buildings broken into, but this is the first time it's been damaged by a storm, Muha said. And with a rainy and potentially stormy few days ahead, Muha is "very concerned" about more storm damage, she said. More: Overnight storm leaves thousands without power in Ohio; more rain, flooding expected "You're always concerned when you hear that we're going to get some rough weather, but now that I see the damage firsthand that a storm can do, I mean, you see it on TV, but it doesn't really hit you, you know?" she said. She knows the foundation will have to pay at least $5,000 to cover its insurance deductible on top of the $25,000 a year it already pays for insurance. "I just hope our insurance premium doesn't go up, but we'll see," she said. Breaking and Trending News Reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ and at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio severe weather rips roofs off Brian Muha Foundation farm buildings
