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

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Environment

Get rid of leaf blowers: they pollute and their purpose is dubious

  The most infuriating feature of my walk up to my office every morning is neither the distance nor the steep hill; it is the daily presence of a leaf blower. Never has a machine been so pointless, wasteful and widely disliked, and yet so widely used. There are many reasons to hate leaf blowers. They are loud and their sole purpose is to over-manicure nature. They disperse debris rather […]

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Africa

Africa needs just trade for a Just Energy Transition, African Development Bank head says at Doha Forum

The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a carbon border tax by the European Union could push Africa back into exporting raw commodities and undermine its industrialisation gains. The European Union recently launched the initial phase of a Europe-wide carbon tax on imported goods as part of its climate change reduction measures. Adesina said this could penalize African […]

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Business / Economics

Stocks track record day on Wall St, dollar extends losses

  Equity markets rallied Thursday and the dollar extended losses after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would begin cutting interest rates next year. The surge across the region tracked a record-breaking day on Wall Street, where traders cheered a much-sought-after dovish pivot from the central bank as US inflation comes down. After more than a year of hiking, decision-makers at their last meeting of the year acknowledged that they […]

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Africa

South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents

  Many Zimbabwean parents living in South Africa face significant challenges getting to see their children over the December holidays. Many resort to unlawful methods to get their children into the country. The Border Management Authority has “intensified operations” to put an end to this practice. But claims made by the Border Management Authority of “human trafficking” appear to be unfounded. The government is cracking down on Zimbabwean children entering […]

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Namibia

Oluno Correctional Facility releases 11 first-time offenders

  Eleven inmates were released from the Oluno Correctional Facility on Wednesday, following the Community Advisory Council’s (CAC) decision to assist first-time offenders with sentences ranging from six to three months or fines not exceeding N.dollars 1 000. CAC Chairperson Chika Sitambi said the aim was to offer those with small fines a chance to improve their lives. Sitambi indicated that 11 inmates were identified, and funds were provided by […]

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Africa

African countries at COP28: several big wins and a united voice

  By Bamidele Olajide, University of Lagos African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists and other groups from the continent met at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The African position and expectations for COP28 were shaped at this summit by the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration. Africa’s main agenda at COP28, hosted […]

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Local

German Government continues its support to Namibia’s sustainable development efforts in the water sector

  On Tuesday 12 December 2023, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises of the Republic of Namibia and KfW Development Bank, signed an agreement for a concessional loan of NAD 1,026,650,000.00 (approx. EUR 50 mio.) for the financing of the rehabilitation and extension of the Gammams and Otjomuise Wastewater Treatment Plants. The objective of the project is to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment capacities and improve Windhoek’s potable water […]

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Namibian Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) emphasizes conservation and sustainability at 49th annual general meeting

  The Namibian Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) held its 49 th Annual General Meeting on the 6 th and 7th December 2023 in Windhoek at Arebbush Travel Lodge. It was also the first time that NAPHA hosted a small trade exhibition and the proceeds gathered from our annual fundraiser auction exceeded our expectations. NAPHA would like to thank all its sponsors and, of course, the bidders for supporting our organisation. […]

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Helping trauma survivors move forward: therapist offers tools and clinical guidance

  Navigating the holiday season and moving into the new year can be difficult for many people, but especially for those who carry trauma. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Darla Gale’s mission is to get her book, Sifting Through the Ashes: Finding Beauty, Peace, Love, and Strength Through Trauma, into the hands of as many people who need it as possible. The devastating Camp Fire of 2018 left many people traumatized and […]

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