insert_link Sport Iron Lynx claims breakthrough result in Le Mans Cup, as Mapelli/Hites win in GT Masters Lamborghini finished the British GT Championship season with a sensational victory from 11th on the grid at Donington Park, courtesy of Barwell Motorsport’s Sandy Mitchell and Shaun Balfe. The duo in the #78 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 made the most of a well-timed Safety Car intervention at the top of the final hour to effectively get a free pit-stop and vault all the way to second place, before Lamborghini Factory Driver […] todayOctober 23, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia MODEL United Nations High School Conference set to tackle global health challenges in 2023 session The UN System in Namibia in partnership with the British High Commission in Namibia will be hosting the 11th annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) High School Conference on 1 – 2 November 2023 at the UN House in Klein Windhoek. This year, delegates will discuss “The rising burden of chronic diseases and pandemics poses a challenge for public health systems and requires innovative approaches to improve population health, A […] todayOctober 20, 2023 6
insert_link Environment Namibia and Angola’s remote Ovahimba mountains reveal a haven for unique plants – new survey Vera De Cauwer, Namibia University of Science and Technology The Kaokoveld region, covering north-western Namibia and south-western Angola, is one of the remotest areas in southern Africa. Although it’s extremely dry, it is a centre of species endemism: many species occur only there and nowhere else on earth. New species continue to be found, especially in the Ovahimba mountain range, which runs parallel to the cold Atlantic ocean and is […] todayOctober 20, 2023 4
insert_link Environment Artificial coral reefs showing early signs they can mimic real reefs killed by climate change – new research Rick Stafford, Bournemouth University and Zach Boakes, Bournemouth University Earth’s average temperature in September 2023 was 1.75°C above its pre-industrial baseline, breaching (if only temporarily) the 1.5°C threshold at which world leaders agreed to try and limit long-term warming. Persistent warming at this level will make it difficult for the ocean’s coral reefs to survive. The same goes for those communities who rely on the reefs for food, to protect […] todayOctober 20, 2023 8
insert_link Opinion Pieces Strengthening Agricultural Planning, 600 000 employments no conservative, Green Hydrogen alternative By Josef Kefas Sheehama This article, however, attempts to seek out how diversification of the economy will enhance stable and viable economic growth in Namibia. Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. Green hydrogen serves as an alternative but not Alpha and Omega for employment creations. The director general of the National Planning Commission and chairperson of the Green Hydrogen […] todayOctober 20, 2023 2
insert_link Opinion Pieces Leading by example: Tony Elumelu’s leadership principles By Tony Ulumelu People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at the right time. But I also believe that those talents and those disciplines that you bring, creating […] todayOctober 20, 2023 2
insert_link Africa African Nuclear Energy Commission Advocates for Nuclear Power to Address Energy Poverty in Africa The significant advantages of nuclear energy in addressing Africa's energy needs and eradicating energy poverty was highlighted during a panel discussion at African Energy Week, in Cape Town. Enobot Agboraw, Executive Secretary of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy noted factors including longevity, cost-effectiveness and the environmental resilience of nuclear power as reasons why more African states needed to consider investing in this energy source, underscoring its importance in ensuring […] todayOctober 20, 2023 8
insert_link Opinion Pieces Thriving in the Gig Economy: Strategic Financial Planning for Independent Contractors and Freelancers By Ndadhi Ndoroma, General Manager, Personal Finance, Old Mutual Namibia The gig economy has transformed the way we work, providing freelancers and contractors with unparalleled freedom and opportunities. However, this newfound independence is sometimes accompanied by financial difficulties and uncertainty. In this volatile environment, achieving financial wellness necessitates specialised methods and a proactive approach. Let's look at some practical guidance and financial planning ideas to help people navigate the gig […] todayOctober 19, 2023 1
insert_link Local Unlocking Namibia’s Oil and Gas Potential: Insights from African Energy Week 2023 Presentation by Namcor Namibian national oil company Namcor is progressing plans to further develop the country’s oil and gas sector to meet ongoing energy demands and to eradicate energy poverty, with the company settings its sights on drilling two gas and oil wells in collaboration with international oil companies in the fourth quarter of 2023 and into the first quarter of 2024. Namcor holds a unique position as both an upstream and downstream […] todayOctober 19, 2023 7
