insert_link Local Solidarity and Support. Don’t Punish, with a focus on women and gender diverse people who use drugs – 26 June 2024 Y-Fem is a registered feminist human rights organization which is focused on feminism, women’s rights and movement building to ensure women’s can assert and demand their rights in all spheres of life. Y-Fem is focused on improving intersectional and inclusive coordination amongst organizations working in the women’s rights and feminist space in Namibia as well as movement building with a focus on rural grassroots level mobilizing. “Support. […] todayJune 26, 2024 25
insert_link 4 Press Releases The University of Namibia and Environmental Investment Fund Launch joint short courses programme In a significant move towards addressing climate change, the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) have introduced a series of short courses designed to equip Namibians with crucial knowledge and skills. The event underscored the urgent need for climate change education. The partnership between EIF and UNAM exemplifies a proactive approach to climate change education, aiming to build a knowledgeable and […] todayJune 26, 2024 13 4
insert_link APO International Canon enters recycling system business with innovative technology, promoting circular economy with high-speed, accurate plastic sorting equipment capable of measuring even black plastic waste [[{"value":"Canon Inc. (https://en.Canon-CNA.com/) announced today that it will launch new plastic sorting equipment with innovative material identification technology. The equipment applies Raman spectroscopy technology to moving objects with a tracking mechanism to collectively detect the material types of plastic fragments with high accuracy, even when black plastic pieces are mixed with other colors, which has been conventionally challenging. Today, the company will begin widely accepting orders from the market for the […] todayJune 26, 2024 5
insert_link Africa ‘Shaken to the core’: Kenya shocked as protests turn deadly By Dylan GAMBA, Rose TROUP BUCHANAN Kenya was in a state of shock Wednesday following unprecedented scenes that left parts of parliament ablaze and gutted, as protests over proposed tax hikes turned deadly, prompting President William Ruto's government to deploy the military. "Deaths, mayhem", read the front-page headline on the Standard newspaper, while the Daily Nation described the situation as "Pandemonium", saying: "The […] todayJune 26, 2024 15
insert_link 2 Namibia Russia Offers Expertise to Namibia on Universal Basic Income Grant Russia is willing to share its experiences with the universal basic income grant with Namibia, as announced by Yelena Perminova, Chairperson of the Russian Federal Council Committee on Social Policy. Russia has been implementing UBI for two years and is ready to assist Namibia in their deliberations. Namibia's Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs, led by Hans Nambondi, is investigating the adoption of UBI to support the […] todayJune 26, 2024 39 2
insert_link World Advisors Present Trump With Plan to End War in Ukraine It's reported Donald Trump has been presented with a plan to end the war in Ukraine, if he wins back the White House this November. As our Mitch McCann reports: todayJune 26, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa S.A. Presidency Clarifies Policy Stability Amidst National Unity Government In S.A, the Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya has emphasised that no single party in the government of national unity will unilaterally change policies based on their manifestos. With ten parties joining the GNU, president Cyril Ramaphosa is yet to announce his Cabinet. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Magwenya insisted on policy clarity with the Statement of Intent, aligned with the Constitution and collective decision-making on policy, legislation, and regulations: Meanwhile, […] todayJune 26, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Utaara Mootu Tables Motion for Enhanced Financial Support to Youth Entrepreneurs In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship, Utaara Mootu, a member of the Landless People's Movement and of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for this afternoon, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs. todayJune 26, 2024 22
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Utaara Mootu Advocates for Youth Entrepreneurship in Parliament In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship in Namibia, Utaara Mootu, a prominent member of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) and Member of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for debate, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs. Mootu's initiative calls for transparent accountability from the government regarding its commitment to and performance in funding youth entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems. […] todayJune 26, 2024 9
