insert_link Local Supporting communities in the Zambezi Region with grants and equipment for human-wildlife conflict mitigation and management The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) together with its partners and other stakeholders will host a joint handover ceremony of project funding, grants, and equipment, financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW Development Bank, to the value of: 20 million Namibian Dollars for the “Poverty-Oriented Support to Community Conservation in Namibia” (POSCCIN) Project as implemented by the Community Conservation Fund of […] todayOctober 23, 2023 7
insert_link Local The AfCFTA presents unique collaboration opportunities – Chapman Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, said that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a unique opportunity for African nations to trade and collaborate in unprecedented ways. “Bank Windhoek is firmly dedicated to supporting this initiative by creating platforms such as the Agri series to empower agricultural participants through knowledge sharing,” he said. Chapman was speaking at the annual Bank Windhoek […] todayOctober 23, 2023 6
insert_link World People experiencing news fatigue are less likely to be voters Paul Whiteley, University of Essex In a comprehensive analysis of news consumption across the globe, a recent report by Reuters concluded that “interest in news continues to decline, fuelling disengagement and selective news avoidance”. In the 46 countries surveyed in the report, public interest in news has dropped significantly in the UK, France, the US and Spain over the eight year period from 2015 to 2023. The study was commissioned […] todayOctober 23, 2023 5
insert_link Environment Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting – South African study Neil D’Cruze, University of Oxford; Angie Elwin, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Herbert Ntuli, University of Pretoria Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal’s head, horns, or hide. Popular public opinion is largely in favour of ending the killing of wild animals for […] todayOctober 23, 2023 4
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation provides food to vulnerable communities through the Gondwana MealForTwo project The Capricorn Foundation, in the financial year 2022-2023, committed N$504,000.00 to the Gondwana Care Trust – MealforTwo project for 300,000 meals and the installation of self-sufficiency gardens for beneficiaries. Food security in Namibia remains a big concern. For this reason, through its partnership with the Gondwana Care Trust, the Capricorn Foundation has provided much-needed food assistance to vulnerable communities. “I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the MealForTwo […] todayOctober 23, 2023 4
insert_link Opinion Pieces Strengthening Agricultural Planning, 600 000 employments no conservative, Green Hydrogen alternative By Josef Kefas Sheehama This article, however, attempts to seek out how diversification of the economy will enhance stable and viable economic growth in Namibia. Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. Green hydrogen serves as an alternative but not Alpha and Omega for employment creations. The director general of the National Planning Commission and chairperson of the Green Hydrogen […] todayOctober 20, 2023 2
insert_link Opinion Pieces Leading by example: Tony Elumelu’s leadership principles By Tony Ulumelu People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at the right time. But I also believe that those talents and those disciplines that you bring, creating […] todayOctober 20, 2023 2
insert_link Opinion Pieces Thriving in the Gig Economy: Strategic Financial Planning for Independent Contractors and Freelancers By Ndadhi Ndoroma, General Manager, Personal Finance, Old Mutual Namibia The gig economy has transformed the way we work, providing freelancers and contractors with unparalleled freedom and opportunities. However, this newfound independence is sometimes accompanied by financial difficulties and uncertainty. In this volatile environment, achieving financial wellness necessitates specialised methods and a proactive approach. Let's look at some practical guidance and financial planning ideas to help people navigate the gig […] todayOctober 19, 2023 1
insert_link Local Mboma pledges 10% proceeds of Mboma street wear towards the Rob Youth Foundation National Sanitary Pads drive. The Rob Youth Foundation and Namibia’s 200m Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist Christine Mboma today signed an agreement that will see the Rob Youth Foundation being awarded an opportunity to sell allocated Merchandise of Mboma Street wear and 10% of the proceeds from each item to be sold will be donated to the Rob Youth Foundation as contribution to the Rob Youth Foundation National Sanitary Pads drive to support the […] todayOctober 19, 2023 3
