South Africa South Africa’s young education researchers need networks to share experience more than pressure to produce outputs Researchers in the education sphere benefit from collaboration and idea-sharing. cgstock/Shutterstock By Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise, University of South Africa and Maureen Robinson, Stellenbosch University South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country’s researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy Good research matters. It can have broad, positive consequences. On paper South […]
Namibia Future Media News, Week in Review: top Stories – April 22nd to April 26th, 2024 https://youtu.be/BdoOlKtORys In case you missed this week's top stories: Namibia’s Mopane exploration marks a major milestone, hiking season at Fish River Canyon is set to begin with sufficient water, and NamPol warns of increasing scams during police recruitment, while Zimbabwe and Namibia strengthen bilateral relations. In other news, a New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. Tune in to our Future Media radio stations—Omulunga, Nova, Fresh FM, […]
World Friday essay: Project 2025, the policy substance behind Trump’s showmanship, reveals a radical plan to reshape the world By Emma Shortis, RMIT University In April 2022, conservative American think tank the Heritage Foundation, working with a broad coalition of 50 conservative organisations, launched Project 2025: a plan for the next conservative president of the United States. The Project’s flagship publication, Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, outlines in plain language and in granular detail, over 900-plus pages, what a second Trump administration (if it occurs) […]
World Why the potential for another Donald Trump presidency is making Iran very nervous By Amin Naeni, Deakin University There’s been much talk in recent months about what a possible second Donald Trump presidency in the United States could mean for Europe, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israel-Palestinian conflict and China. But there’s one more country closely watching the race: Iran. Another Trump presidency could pose immense risks for the Iranian leadership, especially given the recent tit-for-tat strikes with Israel, the […]
South Africa Gauteng Transport MEC Applauds Resolution of Soweto Taxi Disput To South Africa.... Gauteng Transport and Logistics MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, welcomes the progress made in resolving the dispute between the Witwatersrand African Taxi Association and Nancefield Dube-West Taxi Association in Soweto. The department is working on appointing an arbitrator to resolve the route dispute between the associations. The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, says their primary goal is to restore stability along the disputed routes and eliminate the uncertainty faced by […]
World Second phase of polling begins in India The second phase of polling in the six-week long Indian elections began where 88 constituencies across 13 states will cast their ballot. The southern states of Kerala and Karnataka are in focus where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP has tried to make inroads ahead of the elections. Priyata Brajabasi in New Delhi tells us more about crucial seats in the region up for polls in this phase.
Oshiwambo Okanona okashona ka hulitha sho ka si omeya moshikandjohogololo sha Anamulenge Okanona okamati koomvula 3 oka si omeya mondombe komukunda Okakeketa moshikandjohogololo sha Anamulenge ohela. Omukwatakanithi gwekondololo lyiimbuluma moshitopolwa Omusati Komisala Ismael Basson okwati oshiningwanima osha holoka lopotundi onti 16h30. Okwa hokolwa okanona ka ningine mokandombe hoka keli pooha nepya lyaandjawo,omanga ko naanona yalwe yeli ya 3 kwali taya keelele iikombo yaahaye mepya. Nakusa okwa tumbulwa kutya oye Simon Ihekeni. Omakonakono gopolisi otaga tsikile.
Oshiwambo Iilongo itatu ya Africa ya wayimine opolohalama yoku kondjitha o Malaria Benin,Liberia na Sierre Leon oya ningi iilongo yongaashingeyi ya Africa okuwayimina opolohalama yotango muuyuni oku kondjitha o Malaria. Iilongo yopa 3 otayi ka gandja otuntila yo RTS kaanona yeli poomwedhi 5 nenge ye vulepo pailuku yopa3. Benin okwa yakula ootuntila 215 900 dhotuntila,omanga Liberia a yakula uli 112 000 na Sierre Leon uli 550 000. Ehangano lyuundjolowele muuyuni,o UNICEF no Global vaccine Alliance-Gavi otaya enditha opolohalama. Momushangwa gopamuhanga […]
Oshiwambo Omupresident Dr. Nangolo Mbumba okwa fika mo Tanzania onghela. OmuPresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba onghela okwa fika moshilongo Tanzania oko ayako oku ka kufa ombinga koshiindingili shewanifo lomido 60 oku dimbuluka efiku loukumwe umwe wo shilongo osho. Omukwateli komesho wa Namibia ko shiindingili osho shili ko Tanzania, ota ku lopotwa aninga etokolo lo kuyako, ngaashi shili eshiivo olo aya kula oku dja kwao eli omupresident woshilongo osho Samia Saluhu Hassan. Oshiindingili osha talika shili ondjokonona ya kula ye hengumukilo mumwe […]
Oshiwambo Oshiwana mo Kenya oshili moupyakadi womeva efudja. Oshihomo shomepo nomafundja okwa lopotwa sha ningila ominyonena eendjila noku kungululapo omaumbo ovakwashiwana moshilando pangelo Kenya noku fiya ovanhu veli 10 vaxulifa. Eelopota doikundaneki odati oshilongo shoushilo wa Africa osha kala noku didilika onghalo yomuloka uli pombada moule woivike yadjako, onghalo oyo ya tali ka ya etififwa ke lunduluko longhalo yomepo. Moshilando pangelo Nairobi, oyeendifo ota kulopotwa ili ya kanghama molwaasho kaina eameno lokwee nda. Eelopota odati omalutu ovanhu veli […]
Oshiwambo Etungo la wapo noku dipaya ovanhu 7 mo Ethiopia. Etungo la hangwa lili metifa loku longululwa moshilando pangelo sha Ethiopia, ola ngumukapo noku dipaya ovanhu veli 7 vahangwa vanangala monele ye tungo. Oshiningwanima ota ku lopotwa sha holoka efimbo leevili dongula onghela mo shilando Addis Ketema, oshilando sha palafana eengaba noshilando pangelo Addis Ababa. Nigatu Mamo, eli omupopiliko moshilando mwa ningilwa oshiningwanima okwa lombwela oshikundaneki sho BBC kutya, mo kati kaavo va xulifa omwa kwa telwa ounona vashona veli […]
Oshiwambo Odoropa ya Enhana tai ka wapaleka noku lo ngulula eendjila dayo. Elelo lo doropa ya Eenhana olati ola hovela noku wa paleka eendjila mo mudingonoko wo doropa, opo shi shonopeke oiponga mokati ko yeendifo. Oo eli omupopiliko welelo lodoropa ya Enhana Ottilie Shingenge, pefimbo leenghundafana odo ali mudo no shikundaneki sho Nampa onghela okwati, oilonga yoku longulula eendjila, ota ilongwa oku pitila moshikondo sho mayambulepo eedoropa no mayakulo ou Technical. Shingenge ta yelifa kutya, elalakano oku longa eendjila di kale monghalo […]
Science & Technology Elon Musk vs Australia: global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely By Dan Jerker B. Svantesson, Bond University Do Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned platform? Anyone inclined to answer “yes” to this question should perhaps also ask themselves whether they are equally happy for courts in China, Russia and Iran to determine what Australians can see and post online in Australia. This is the problem with […]
Namibia UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment underway in Namibia Namibia, one of UNESCO's 22 African Member States, is participating in the Readiness Assessment Methodology for Artificial Intelligence, along with over 50 countries worldwide. This survey which is underway will assist Namibia in developing a governance framework with measures to incentivize the types of Artificial Intelligence that will help address social, environmental, and economic challenges. Albertus Aochamub, Ambassador of Namibia to UNESCO.
Science & Technology Are tomorrow’s engineers ready to face AI’s ethical challenges? Finding ethics’ place in the engineering curriculum. PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images Plus By Elana Goldenkoff, University of Michigan and Erin A. Cech, University of Michigan A chatbot turns hostile. A test version of a Roomba vacuum collects images of users in private situations. A Black woman is falsely identified as a suspect on the basis of facial recognition software, which tends to be less accurate at identifying women […]
Science & Technology TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age Tiktok is not the only social media app to pose the threats it’s been accused of. picture alliance via Getty Images By Nir Eisikovits, UMass Boston The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on Apr. 17, 2024. The House voted on each of the four components of the bill, […]
Science & Technology Understanding AI outputs: study shows pro-western cultural bias in the way AI decisions are explained AI models’ outputs need to be properly explained to the people affected. DrAfter123/Getty Images By Mary Carman, University of the Witwatersrand and Uwe Peters, Utrecht University Humans are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to inform decisions about our lives. AI is, for instance, helping to make hiring choices and offer medical diagnoses. If you were affected, you might want an explanation of why an AI system produced the […]
Lifestyle Websites deceive users by deliberately hiding the extent of data collection and sharing Within the first three seconds of opening a web page, over 80 third parties on average have accessed your information. (Shutterstock) By Raymond A. Patterson, University of Calgary; Ashkan Eshghi, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick; Hooman Hidaji, University of Calgary, and Ram Gopal, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick Websites sometimes hide how widely they share our personal information, and can go to great lengths to […]
Entertainment Baby Reindeer: how the Netflix TV show brings a fresh perspective to male sexual victimisation By Dimitris Akrivos, University of Surrey This article discusses sexual assault and contains spoilers for Baby Reindeer. Baby Reindeer is a gripping new Netflix show based on a true story and adapted from an acclaimed play by Scottish actor Richard Gadd. The show delves into the harrowing experiences of its main character, Donny (a fictionalised version of Gadd), whose life unravels after he becomes the target of […]
Entertainment ‘A Story of Bones’ documentary screens at Goethe-Institut The documentary ‘A Story of Bones’ was screened at the Goethe-Institut Namibia, followed by a panel discussion. This is after the documentary was shown around the world since its premiere in New York City in 2022. The film sheds light on the ongoing struggle for the proper memorialisation of the remains of thousands of formerly enslaved Africans in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena. Here’s Annina van Neel the […]
Africa Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto are among world’s most influential people Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy, Kenya's President William Ruto, and captain of South Africa's national rugby team Siya Kolisi are leading the group of Africans who have been recognised by Time magazine among the world's most influential people. The BBC further reports that Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, Kolisi was recognised for his leadership through “wisdom and humility”, and President Ruto was named for spearheading Africa's climate action.
Entertainment Quiet on Set highlights how we don’t keep child stars safe – in Hollywood or online Adonis Page/Shutterstock By Edith Jennifer Hill, Flinders University The new documentary Quiet on Set investigates children’s television station Nickelodeon from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. The five-part series highlights the abuse many child actors faced while working for the station. The child stars on these shows – now adults in their 30s – share their experiences working on the Nickelodeon sets. The series raises questions about […]
Entertainment South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea By Hayley Clements, Stellenbosch University; Alta De Vos, Stellenbosch University, and Matthew Child, University of Pretoria South Africa’s government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. The National Biodiversity Economy Strategy aims to conserve biodiversity while also contributing to job creation and economic growth. It proposes to do this by promoting sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. The […]
Entertainment Taylor Swift dominates iHeartRadio awards with six wins Taylor Swift, SZA, and Ice Spice were some of the big winners at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. Swift won six awards including Artist of the Year, while SZA took home four awards including Song of the Year for her hit Kill Bill. Beyoncé received the Innovator Award and her acceptance speech centered on the fortitude required to be an innovator.
Africa Nigeria is pioneering a new vaccine to fight meningitis – why this matters By Idris Mohammed, Gombe State University Nigeria recently became the first country to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects people against five strains of meningococcus bacteria. The Conversation Africa asked Idris Mohammed, a professor of infectious diseases and immunology and former board chair of Nigeria’s National Programme on Immunisation, to explain the new vaccine and its likely impact. […]
Health / Medical Namibia celebrates World Malaria Day World Malaria Day is being celebrated today under the theme, “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”. Despite significant progress in reducing the global burden of malaria between 2000 and 2015, progress has slowed in recent years, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. We contacted Dr Richard Kamwi, the Africa CDC Champion and Ambassador of the Elimination 8 Initiative to find out how Namibia is faring.
Africa R21 anti-malaria vaccine is a game changer: scientist who helped design it reflects on 30 years of research, and what it promises By Adrian Hill, University of Oxford Until three years ago nobody had developed a vaccine against any parasitic disease. Now there are two against malaria: the RTS,S and the R21 vaccines. Adrian Hill, director of the Jenner Institute at the University of Oxford and chief investigator for the R21 vaccine, tells Nadine Dreyer why he thinks this is a great era for malaria control. What makes malaria […]
Africa Sugar in baby food: why Nestlé needs to be held to account in Africa By Susan Goldstein, University of the Witwatersrand Nestlé has been criticised for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion. Nadine Dreyer asked public health academic Susan Goldstein why extra sugar is particularly bad for babies and how multinationals targeting low-income countries with sweeter products […]
Health / Medical Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer? By Daniel Kelly, Sheffield Hallam University In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK. As the prostate is a reproductive organ with its main job being to help make semen – the fluid that carries sperm […]
Africa Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa: how they work and what they promise By Jaishree Raman, National Institute for Communicable Diseases Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249 million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five million more than in 2021. Africa suffers more than any other region from malaria, with 94% of cases and 95% of deaths worldwide. This year two revolutionary malaria vaccines are being rolled out across the continent. Nadine Dreyer asks Jaishree Raman […]
Environment Court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction A New York court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction. Judges say the landmark MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with "egregious" improper rulings. According to the Associated Press, the court found the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony against the ex-movie mogul based on allegations that weren’t part of the case. Weinstein, 72, will remain in prison because he was convicted in Los Angeles in 2022 of another rape. But […]
Environment Asia was the most disaster-affected region in 2023 Asia remains the world's most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate, and water-related hazards. According to UN News, storms and floods have hit the hardest, a new report published by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed on Tuesday.
Environment Over 2.4 billion workers face climate-related health risks Bloomberg News reports that more than 2.4 billion workers — or 70% of the global workforce — are exposed to climate change-related health hazards. An International Labour Organisation’s report, published Monday, also estimates that 18,970 lives and 2.09 million disability-adjusted life years are lost annually to 22.87 million occupational injuries attributable to excessive heat.
Environment Agriculture Ministry calls for national drought emergency The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has advised the government to declare a national drought emergency following its assessment of crop prospects and food security. According to Nampa, the recommendation was made after monitoring the situation in the seven major northern communal crop-producing regions from 12 February to 11 March 2024. Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata highlighted significant distress grazing in the southern, western, and eastern parts of the […]
Environment Report links H&M and Zara to major environmental damage in biodiverse Cerrado A report by U.K. investigative NGO Earthsight links supply chains of fashion giants H&M and Zara to large-scale illegal deforestation, land-grabbing, violence and corruption in Brazil. The country’s Cerrado region, home to a third of Brazil’s species, has already lost half of its vegetation to large-scale agriculture and is under increasing pressure from a booming cotton industry. The two major producers linked to illicit activities, SLC Agrícola and Grupo Horita, […]
Environment A web of front people conceals environmental offenders in the Amazon A paper trail left by a notorious land grabber reveals how he used relatives and an employee as fronts to evade environmental fines and lawsuits, shedding light on this widespread practice in the Brazilian Amazon. Fronts prevent the real criminals from having their assets seized to pay for environmental fines, besides consuming time and resources from the authorities, who spend years trying to prove who the real financier of the […]
Health / Medical Researchers have created hyper-realistic models of diseased hearts to help train transplant surgeons Bleeding and beating heart models have been created to help train transplant surgeons. The fake organs were created with silicone gels, fabrics and different fibres, using 3D printing technology. Researchers have created hyper-realistic models of diseased hearts and lungs – which can beat, bleed and breathe like the real organs – to help train surgeons to perform transplants.
Videos Six more years: Putin claims landslide election victory in Russia Vladimir Putin has won a fifth term as president in a landslide election victory that had an all but certain outcome. Russia's number one faced no credible opposition candidates, amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent and critical voices. Russian election officials said Putin - who will now serve another six-year term on top of his nearly quarter-century rule - won more than 87% of the vote. Putin claimed Russia's democratic […]
Lifestyle Paris 2024 Forum celebrates life−changing legacy of sport With just over 100 days to go before the first athletes take to the Olympic stage at Paris 2024, the benefits already achieved by the Games for the people of Paris, France and beyond are being celebrated. Representatives from all levels of government, the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, the IOC, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the public came together for the Paris 2024 Forum with the aim of taking stock of the […]
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
