insert_link Africa Wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal trade during COVID lockdown – what legal traders can learn from their resilience By Annette Hübschle, University of Cape Town and Meredith Gore, University of Maryland The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities. Global risk governance and criminology academics Annette Hübschle and Meredith Gore studied the traffickers’ methods and share lessons from their resilience. How did wildlife traffickers continue their […] todayMay 14, 2024 17
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukalelipo shilongo gwa Russia mo Mozambique okwaadhika a hulitha megumbo lye Epangelo lya Mozambique olyati otali longo nomalelo mo Moscow oku konakona eso lyomukalelipo gwa Russia Alexander Surikov. Omunamimvo 68 Surikov okwaadhika a hulitha uusiku wolyomakaya megumbo lye lyiilonga moshilandopangelo Maputo. Shoka sheetitha eso lye inashi tseyika. Ombelewa yomutamaneki ndjayi mo Mozambique oyati kayili uupathi ketindo lyomalelo ga Russia oku konakona omudhimba gwe ngaashi tashi lopotwa kiikundaneki yomoshilongo. Momushangwa ,omupresitend Fillipe Nyusi okwati eso lya Surikov olya thigapo omwaka onene,temu hokolola […] todayMay 14, 2024 17
insert_link Opinion Pieces Artificial Intelligence powered attacks By Ms. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager: Cyber Security, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances, Namibia stands at the threshold of unprecedented opportunities to reshape industries and elevate the quality of life for its citizens. From expanding productivity in agriculture and manufacturing to revolutionising healthcare delivery and transportation systems, the potential applications of AI appear boundless. However, amidst this wave of excitement […] todayMay 14, 2024 20
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets the 83 Winners of “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Media Awards 2023, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa [[{"value":"Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com) announced call for application of 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the African First Ladies, announced the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023. The awards ceremony was held via Videoconference to […] todayMay 14, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Christianity is changing in South Africa as pentecostal and indigenous churches grow – what’s behind the trend By Dion Forster, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Studies show that South Africa is one of only three countries in the world where religious participation has increased in recent years. The other two countries are Italy and the US. The 2022 Census data show that South Africa’s Christian adherence has once again increased. However, the kinds of Christianity that are growing, and those that are declining, tell […] todayMay 14, 2024 20
insert_link Health / Medical 154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines By Meru Sheel, University of Sydney and Alexandra Hogan, UNSW Sydney We know vaccines have been a miracle for public health. Now, new research led by the World Health Organization has found vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives in the past 50 years from 14 different diseases. Most of these have been children under five, and around two-thirds children under one year old. In 1974 […] todayMay 14, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics Sustainable investments: aligning wealth with ESG values By Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs The Harvard Business School defines Sustainable Investment as investment strategies that consider the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors alongside financial considerations, in so doing creating a holistic impact; hence, the concept is also being referred to as socially responsible investment back in the day or today as impact investment. This concept evolved from the recognition that […] todayMay 14, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A Deputy International Minister calls for funds to repatriate George building collapse victim South Africa's Deputy minister of International Relations, Alvin Botes, is calling on the private sector to assist families who lost their loved ones in the George building collapse with funds to repatriate the deceased. Of the 81 workers who were on site when the collapse happened last week Monday, 32 have died and 20 are still unaccounted for. Botes says some of the deceased workers are fromzi Zimbabwe, Malawi and […] todayMay 14, 2024 33
insert_link World At least 14 people have been killed and many more injured after a giant billboard collapsed during a storm in the Indian city of Mumbai At least 14 people have been killed and many more injured after a giant billboard collapsed during a storm in the Indian city of Mumbai. The billboard - which was 70 metres by 50 metres - fell on to a petrol station and houses. Rebecca Bundhun brings us the update from Mumbai. todayMay 14, 2024 50
