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

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Namibia

Geingob notes international violence elimination day against women

President Hage Geingob on Saturday joined Namibians and the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Geingob noted that Namibia has made significant progress in addressing violence against women and girls through the Combating of Domestic Violence Act and the Affirmative Action Act. “These laws aim to protect victims, promote gender equality and ensure […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 10

Rugby Africa President Calls to Maximize the Economic Potential of Rugby Across Africa

APO International

Rugby Africa President Calls to Maximize the Economic Potential of Rugby Across Africa

    In an opinion piece published today by Rugby World, (https://www.RugbyWorld.com), Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, highlights the vast economic potential of rugby across Africa. Rugby World, multi-platform rugby union media brand, is the highest selling rugby magazine in the world. The publication, available in both print and digital formats, has been the voice of global […]

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Agricultural communities

Africa

Climate adaptation funds are not reaching frontline communities: what needs to be done about it

By Katherine Browne, Stockholm Environment Institute Communities around the world face increasingly severe and frequent impacts from climate change. They are on the “frontlines” of droughts, flooding, desertification and sea level rise. International climate finance is supposed to help. In the 2015 Paris Agreement, the world’s wealthiest countries pledged US$50 billion annually to support climate adaptation among those “particularly vulnerable” to climate change. Climate adaptation is the adjustments humans make to […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 6

South Africa

South Africa’s immigration proposals are based on false claims and poor logic – experts

By Loren B Landau, University of the Witwatersrand and Rebecca Walker, University of the Witwatersrand The South African government recently issued a long-awaited policy statement – called a White Paper – outlining proposed changes to the country’s asylum and immigration system. More than 20 years after its first post-apartheid immigration legislation in 1998, immigration remains a pressing concern. Getting this policy right could help with South Africa’s economic recovery, increase […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 9

Chicken Farming

Environment

The Success Factors for Chicken Farming

By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry Raising chickens is rapidly becoming a lucrative farming enterprise that provides affordable protein products to households all over the country. However, there are critical factors that farmers must adhere to and understand to ensure success. Firstly, to achieve success in chicken farming, housing is the most critical factor that must be prioritized by farmers. Chicken coops must be designed in manner that […]

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Namibia

Nedbank fuels scientific education with N$450,000 donation to UNAM / AMT mobile planetarium

Addressing educational disparities in Namibia, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Nedbank Namibia has made a substantial contribution of four hundred and fifty thousand Namibia dollars (N$450,000) to the University of Namibia (UNAM) / AMT Mobile Planetarium. The handover ceremony took place at the UNAM premises on 23 November 2023. The initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of science education, especially in remote […]

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Namibia

Nedbank backs the Blush Foundation’s fight against period equality through the Nedbank desert dash

In the coastal town of Swakopmund, a team of determined individuals are gearing up for a challenge that stretches well beyond the typical test of endurance—the annual Nedbank Desert Dash. These are the members representing the Blush Foundation team, a group of social cyclists united by their zeal for cycling and by a cause: the eradication of period poverty within the bounds of Namibia. Across Namibia, countless young girls are […]

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Namibia

Revamping of water system causes water scarcity in northern Namibia

NamWater Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abraham Nehemia said the water scarcity in Northern Namibia has been caused by the revamping of the water system from Calueque to the Oshakati canal, the treatment plants and the pipelines. Speaking to Nampa on Wednesday, Nehemia said the water systems in place from Calueque to Omuthiya were built in the 1970s and 1980s and the systems are now insufficient for the increased population. “NamWater […]

todayNovember 23, 2023 11

Bank Windhoek’s strategic communication manager

Business / Economics

Thought Leadership: Plan your bonus to last the long run

By Samuel Linyondi, Bank Windhoek’s Strategic Communication Manager In October, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) left the repo unchanged at 7.75%, the highest in the past 14 years. If a repo rate increases, borrowing becomes more expensive, and product and service prices increase for consumers. The repo rate is one of the monetary tools to either control inflation or stimulate demand. Conversely, inflation is the rate of price increase over […]

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