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

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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 9

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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 6

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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 16

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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

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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 28

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 2

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Namibia

Shivute encourages consumers to know their rights

The Oshikoto regional council chairperson, Samuel Shivute, is encouraging people to know their rights and stop taking unaffordable debt that can result in them experiencing financial distress. Shivute said at the Oshikoto regional consumer credit bill consultations held at Omuthiya on Thursday that many people find themselves burdened by expensive loans and insurance over the years due to a lack of information on how loans and insurance work. He further […]

todayDecember 8, 2023 6

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Namibia

Majority of Namibians still lack internet access

Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, addressed Namibia’s stance on digital inclusion and accessibility challenges on Thursday in observance of the African Telecommunications/ICT Day. The minister stated that, presently, 56 per cent of Namibians have internet access, prompting a call for increased efforts to achieve universal connectivity. “We need to redouble our efforts to ensure we achieve a 100 per cent rate,” Mushelenga said in a statement […]

todayDecember 8, 2023 1

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Namibia

Windhoek has enough land to cater for low-cost housing: Matyayi

The Chief Executive Officer of the City of Windhoek, Moses Matyayi, has said that the City has sufficient land to support housing initiatives aimed at formalising informal settlements in the nation’s capital. The Windhoek municipality, together with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, is implementing a pilot project to construct low-cost housing in the city’s informal settlements. The Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP) […]

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