insert_link Africa 60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize – the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected By Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three – wheat, maize and rice – accounting for 60% of all calories consumed on the continent and globally. This deprives the continent of diverse food sources, at the very time when research has found massive food and […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia From protest to power: #ShutItAllDown movement transforms into political force for Namibia’s future By Dilia Mazula The #Shutitalldown movement, originally known for its groundbreaking protest in October 2020 following the tragic death of 22-year-old Shannon Wasserfall, whose remains were reportedly found buried in a shallow grave 6 months after she went missing, recently announced its transition from a grassroots advocacy group to a political party, aiming to actively participate in Namibia's 2024 parliamentary elections. Speaking to Future Media News, Ndilokelwa Nthengwe, an […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 54
insert_link Namibia Commander appeals for support for police officers during festive season operations Namibian Police Force (NamPol) commander for the Oshikoto Region, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has called on private companies to donate food to the police during the festive season. Kalompo-Nashikaku was speaking at Omuthiya on Wednesday after receiving a donation of food items from the owner of Okaale Complex, Helena Nekomba. She urged other companies to emulate the example. “We have 11 teams camping in the bush, trying to stop theft […] todayDecember 21, 2023 22
insert_link Health / Medical What sunscreen is best? A dermatologist offers advice on protecting your skin Bianca Tod, Stellenbosch University Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person’s DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens can be overwhelming. Health & Medicine editor Nadine Dreyer asked dermatologist Bianca Tod what to look for in sun protection. What are the dangers of too much exposure to the […] todayDecember 19, 2023 19
insert_link Entertainment Gene drive technology unlocks innovative potential solutions at the intersection of climate change and public health The inaugural 'Day of Health' at the UN Climate Conference (COP-28) highlighted the dramatic impact of climate change on health, diseases and in particular on malaria. Heads of State and climate experts converged in Dubai to emphasise the indisputable link between climate and health, echoing WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's statement that climate change is a pressing public health issue. As we grapple with the harsh reality of half […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10
insert_link Uncategorized Get to know Pupkewitz Group Finance Manager Eugene Sheppard Find out more about Pupkewitz Group Finance Manager Eugene Sheppard https://iono.fm/e/1388101 todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link Business / Economics Robert Zipplies, on the release of Osino Resources’ ESG 2022 sustainability report. Michelle speaks to Osino Resources' ESG Manager, Robert Zipplies, about the release of their 2022 sustainability report. https://iono.fm/e/1388099 todayDecember 8, 2023 22
insert_link Business / Economics All you need to know the new Pupkewitz Lifestyle building Michelle speaks to Pupkewitz Group Finance Director, Eugene Sheppard, about the new Pupkewitz Lifestyle building that is going up in Kleine Kuppe. https://iono.fm/e/1388038 todayDecember 8, 2023 18
insert_link Business / Economics Wapa Nawa’s plastic brick innovation: a sustainable solution to Namibia’s housing crisis and environmental goals By Dilia Mazula In a groundbreaking development, Wapa Nawa, a recycling centre located in Rundu, has officially launched Namibia's first office constructed entirely from plastic bricks, an initiative aimed at simultaneously addressing housing needs and environmental sustainability challenges in the country. Ladislaus Shiketere, the CEO of the project, shared the centre's mission to provide an alternative to conventional building materials, saying, "bricks are becoming more expensive, the use of cement […] todayDecember 7, 2023 43
