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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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World

Harris campaign tries to beat Trump at his own game − ridicule

Kamala Harris laughs at Donald Trump during her convention speech on Aug. 22, 2024. Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images   By Chris Lamb, Indiana University   In her speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her opponent, former President Donald Trump – not with scorn or outright condemnation but, as columnist Peter Nicholas put it, by taking a “cheekier tone.” “In many ways, Donald Trump […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024 13

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Groundbreaking ceremony marks a milestone in Capricorn Group’s journey of positive change

    Capricorn Group marked a historic milestone on August 20 with the commencement of construction for a significant new development in Windhoek's central business district. Located next to the Capricorn Group building at the corner of Independence Avenue and Kasino Street, the groundbreaking ceremony represents a transformative journey for the Group’s employees, customers, and the surrounding business community. It also signifies Capricorn Group’s commitment to contributing meaningfully to the […]

todayAugust 20, 2024 19

World

The Geneva Conventions at 75: do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s bloody world?

Getty Images   By Marnie Lloydd, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington   Today marks 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere. With an estimated 120 armed conflicts worldwide, more than 450 armed groups and 195 million people living in areas under their control, […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 9

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Africa

Cameroon spends 90% of Chinese development loans on its French region: this could deepen the country’s divisions

    By Afa’anwi Ma’abo Che, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University   In Cameroon, violent clashes between government forces and separatists from the English-speaking parts of the country started in 2017. Since then, at least 598,000 people have had to leave their homes and about 2 million have been left in need of humanitarian aid. The anglophone crisis resulted from the government’s repressive response to largely peaceful protests in 2016-2017. Protesters were […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 12

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City of Windhoek Addresses Ward Cleaners’ Employment Concerns

    The City of Windhoek has issued a statement addressing recent media reports and concerns regarding the Ward Cleaners' contracts and employment conditions. The city aims to clarify the situation and correct any misinformation about the employment relationship between the Ward Cleaners and the city. During a council meeting on July 24, 2024, a resolution was made to offer the Ward Cleaners a five-year contract upon the expiration of […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 21

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The Namibian economy is expected to grow by 3.1 percent in 2024

  The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook for August 2024 with the domestic economy estimated to expand by 3.1 percent in 2024 and by 3.9 percent in 2025. Global and Regional Outlook Global economic growth is projected to remain low in 2024 before improving slightly in 2025. Global growth is projected to slow down to 3.2 percent in 2024, from 3.3 percent in 2023, before rising moderately to […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 21

Sport

Women’s boxing in Olympic storm: who is Algeria’s Imane Khelif and what are the issues she’s facing?

  By Anne Tjønndal, Nord University   Imane Khelif will be competing for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, overcoming a furore that erupted around her and another boxer a few days earlier. Ugly issues of gender testing and testosterone levels once again raised their head in elite women’s sport, as they did in the case of South African runner Caster Semenya. Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting failed a […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 19

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Lifestyle

Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims

Seeing a lie or error corrected can make some people more skeptical of the fact-checker. FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images   By Randy Stein, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Caroline Meyersohn, California State University, Long Beach   Pointing out that someone else is wrong is a part of life. And journalists need to do this all the time – their job includes helping sort what’s true from what’s not. […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 16

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Opinion Pieces

Breaking Down Barriers to Life Insurance

      By Dinah Tjahere, Broker Consultant, Old Mutual Namibia   Life insurance is generally perceived as a matter designated for the financially savvy. However, it is a key tool for financial stability that provides everyone with peace of mind. Unfortunately, many people, particularly those in underprivileged communities, struggle to obtain life insurance. These hurdles can stem from a combination of misunderstandings and constraints on traditional financial resources. A […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 15

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