insert_link Environment Fossil beetles found in a Botswana diamond mine help us to reconstruct the distant past By Sandiso Mnguni, University of the Witwatersrand When most people think of fossils they probably picture bones. But there’s much more to the global fossil record: plants, shells, minerals and insects. The study of fossil insects is called palaeoentomology. Palaeoentomologists like myself seek out and study fossil insects that were trapped in mud which later became rock sediments, and those found in amber (tree resin). Very few deposits […] today11 April, 2024
insert_link Environment Tiny weevils are waging war on the invasive water lettuce plant choking South Africa’s Vaal River By Julie Coetzee, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes L.), also known as Nile cabbage, is a free-floating aquatic plant from the family Araceae, the same family as the arum lily. It’s found on every continent except Antarctica and grows well in tropical to sub-tropical climates. Research suggests it may have originated in South America because it has natural enemies there which have […] today10 April, 2024
Namibia AaNamibia yuulike euvo nayi lyawo molwa eishangitho lyuukalata woma hogololo tali ende kashona. https://youtu.be/QPJerucWx34 By Petrus Amutenya Aakalimo yomoshitopolwa sha Samora Machel mo Goreangab Dam omaandaha, oya gandja oma nyenyeto gawo, neuvo nayi molwa omayakulo taga ende kashona goku thaneka uukalata woma hogolola. Otaya pula opo ECN a tume natango omashina gamwe opo omayakulo geendelele. Omukalimo ngoka ina holola edhina lye okwati; aantu yamwe oya shuna komagumbo inaya thanekwa molwa omayakulo ganika uunkundi! today6 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Cost of living relief on the cards as Kenya, Nigeria currencies gain ground By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Squeezed by painfully high prices for over a year, households in Kenya and Nigeria are beginning to get some relief as their national currencies strengthen against the US dollar and the cost of living starts to come down. In 2023, the shilling and naira were ranked among the worst-performing currencies in the world, according to data from Bloomberg and World Currency […] today2 April, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized UN calls for urgent aid for Haiti The United Nations' humanitarian coordinator in Haiti has warned that without more money, aid in the country will be at risk. Addressing the media remotely from Port-au-Prince on Thursday, Ulrika Richardson said it would be a 'catastrophe' if the international body was unable to hand out meals to Haitians. This comes as foreign nationals continue to be evacuated from the country, as violence rips through the capital. today22 March, 2024
insert_link World The United States has tabled a revised Gaza ceasefire resolution The United States yesterday tabled a revised ceasefire resolution to be voted on by the UN Security Council. Jody Jacobs reports that with the document calling for an "immediate ceasefire" tied to the release of all hostages, and Washington having blocked previous attempts to pass such a ceasefire resolution, this could mark a significant change in its approach to the conflict, though a date for the vote has yet to […] today22 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Cricket Namibia breaks ground on new stadium Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cricket Namibia’s new International cricket stadium, Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, called on all Namibian cricketers to see the stadium as a “source of inspiration and motivation”. President of the Cricket Namibia Board, Dr. Rudie van Vuuren meanwhile explained how the design of what is set to become the internationally recognized “Namibian Cricket Ground”, or “NCG” came about. today22 March, 2024
insert_link Sport Groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Cricket Stadium The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Namibian National Cricket Stadium took place earlier today. Stakeholders and invited guests celebrated the official introduction to the exciting new project. The Minister of Sport, Youth and Nationasl Service, the Honourable Agnes Tjongarero, lauded the efforts to create a facility of this nature... https://iono.fm/e/1418050 Also at the event was the President of Cricket Namibia, Dr Rudi van Vuuren, who gave insight into the […] today21 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Nande, Walters win Nedbank for Good Series opener Likius Nande and Cehesta Walters emerged victorious in the first round of the 2024 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place last Saturday, 16 March at the Omeya Golf Club. A total of 112 players, 100 men and 12 women, took part in the series opener whose aim is to raise funds for Agra ProVision. Agra Provision aims to train, service, and support underserved agricultural communities by fostering […] today19 March, 2024
