insert_link Namibia Nghipondoka says schools must demolish dilapidated buildings The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Anna Ngipondoka said schools should demolish dilapidated buildings at their schools before they cause harm to learners and staff. Nghipondoka said this in an interview with Nampa on Friday after observing Ihongo Combined School in Onyaanya circuit in the Oshikoto Region, which was established in 1925 by Finnish missionaries, having two building blocks with six classrooms that are dilapidated completely. “I urge the […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6
insert_link Local The Namibian financial system remains stable, sound, and resilient amidst a challenging global and domestic economic environment The Macroprudential Oversight Committee (MOC)1 of the Bank of Namibia (the Bank) held its second and last meeting of the year on the 07th of December 2023, to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities in the Namibian Financial System. Following a comprehensive assessment of domestic and global economic conditions, the Committee deemed the domestic financial system as stable, sound, and resilient. This is despite increasing risks and vulnerabilities stemming from […] todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Markus not making BA decisions in NFA role: Shimooshili The president of the Namibia Football Association, Robert Shimooshili, has stated that his vice president Murs Markus is not making any decisions about Black Africa in his capacity as an NFA council member. Instead, Markus is utilising his role as the chairperson of the Southern Stream First Division in making those decisions. Katutura-based Black Africa Sport Club has been unable to fulfil its fixtures since the beginning of the […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Women should not be spectators but real actors in economy: Ndjaleka !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka has urged women and girls in her constituency to fully participate in the development of the oil, gas and green hydrogen industries that are set to take off in the constituency. She said women and girls should receive fair recognition in all economic programmes and projects that will be implemented in these industries. Ndjaleka who was speaking at the commemoration of International Human Rights Day […] todayDecember 12, 2023 7
insert_link Health / Medical South Africa leads the continent in offering more paternal leave to fathers. How to make sure both parents benefit By Wessel Van Den Berg, Stellenbosch University A South African high court has ushered in a new era of parental leave with a landmark ruling that new parents can share four months of parental leave, previously available only to mothers. The case against the Minister of Labour was initiated by Werner and Ika van Wyk as first respondents, and advocacy group Sonke Gender Justice as third respondent. My organisation Equimundo: […] todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link Africa From trash to power: how to harness energy from Africa’s garbage dumps – and save billions in future damage By Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor, Sophia University New research on garbage dumps in 44 sub-Saharan African countries shows that 95% are unregulated. The landfill sites still take in new garbage even when they are filled to capacity. As the waste decomposes, these sites release harmful greenhouse gases. However, using the methane gas to generate energy instead could save the continent billions of dollars. We talk to sustainability scientist and author of […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10
insert_link Africa From frustration to fluency: the inspiring journey of a Congolese activist shaping COP28 conversations in English By Kate Okorie, via bird story agency Stepping into the vibrant atmosphere of the youth pavilion at the venue of the United Nations conference in Dubai, chances are high that you will meet the charismatic Guillaume Kalonjii. Always wearing a warm smile, he welcomes everyone to conversations, speaking English—a feat that was once impossible for the young activist from the French-speaking Democratic Republic of Congo. Kalonjii's journey to learning - […] todayDecember 8, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: We Should Think Creatively About Climate Financing for African Women By Kate Okorie, via bird story agency Approval and funding for the eagerly anticipated Loss and Damage Fund on the first day of the United Nations climate change conference, or COP28, in Dubai, was widely lauded. The Fund will assist developing countries battling climate crises. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Sierra Leonean politician and finance professional currently serving as Freetown's mayor and Co-Chair of C40 cities, called for the fund to be distributed […] todayDecember 8, 2023 17
Namibia Zambia urges hope as races to find trapped miners A week after dozens of miners were buried by a mudslide in Zambia, the government said Friday it was committed to rescuing all those still trapped underground. Vice President Mutale Nalumango told parliament that operations to retrieve the about 36 workers would continue indefinitely, after a survivor was pulled from the rubble earlier this week. "I urge the nation and the affected families to remain hopeful," she said. "The government […] todayDecember 8, 2023
