insert_link Local ZIKORA MEDIA & ARTS Launches Its Decolonizing Beauty Campaign ZIKORA MEDIA & ARTS is proud to announce the official launch of Decolonizing Beauty, a unique campaign designed to educate the public and celebrate the rich tapestry of indigenous and local beauty customs across Africa. In a world increasingly dominated by Western beauty standards promoted through pop culture and the global beauty industry, Decolonizing Beauty seeks to challenge narrow perceptions and showcase the multifaceted historic beauty traditions […] todayJuly 3, 2024 12
insert_link Opinion Pieces Cultivating Careers though Financial Planning in Namibia By Ronny Shapumba, Development Manager, Personal Financial Advice, Old Mutual Namibia In today's ever-evolving economy, many individuals are on the lookout for careers that not only promise financial stability but also offer personal fulfilment and room for growth. One field that's been increasingly catching the eye of aspiring professionals in Namibia is financial planning. It's not just about numbers; it's about the potential to […] todayJuly 3, 2024 23
insert_link Sport ‘Microscopic’ attention to details powers Ireland, says Nienaber Microscopic attention to details has helped turn Ireland into a rugby powerhouse, says former World Cup-winning South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of a series between the teams. "The amount of detail they go into is incredible," said the coach who quit the Springboks after the 2023 World Cup final triumph over New Zealand and joined Irish provincial giants Leinster. "It is microscopic. I did not do […] todayJuly 3, 2024 4
insert_link World 200 candidates quit French runoff, aiming to block far right: AFP tally At least 200 candidates have stood down ahead of France's runoff election as President Emmanuel Macron and a left-wing coalition seek to block the far right, an AFP tally showed on Tuesday. On Sunday, France votes in the decisive final round of the snap legislative polls Macron called after his camp received a drubbing in European elections last month. The rivals are hoping that tactical withdrawals […] todayJuly 2, 2024 25
insert_link Environment Southern Africa Climate Tipping Points By Vitalio Angula, via Evergreen News Global Warming and Climate Change could lead to the total collapse of Namibia’s Cattle Industry if global temperatures exceed 3 Degrees Celsius in the second half of the 21st Century experts at a Southern African Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) meeting held in the capital Windhoek recently revealed. The TIPPECC Co-Design and Research Dissemination Meeting with […] todayJuly 2, 2024 27
insert_link World At least 27 crushed to death in India religious gathering At least 27 people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, with several more injured and fears the toll could rise, government medics said Tuesday. "We have received 27 bodies so far... bodies are still coming," Uttar Pradesh state senior medical officer Ram Mohan Tiwari told AFP. Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, […] todayJuly 2, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics Caltex brand returns to Namibia By Selma Ikela, via News on One The Caltex brand is returning to Namibia six years after Astron Energy bought a majority share of the business. Chevron has appointed Bachmus to sell, market and distribute its oils and fuels using the Caltex brand. The two companies signed a long-term retail trademark licensing agreement to grow the Caltex-branded service stations nationwide. Caltex is a globally recognised premium […] todayJuly 2, 2024 59
insert_link Environment Hurricane Beryl pummels Caribbean, strengthens to Category 5 By Chandan KHANNA Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into a top-level category 5 storm after it swept across several islands in the southeastern Caribbean, dumping heavy rain and unleashing devastating winds. Beryl is now the earliest category 5 storm in the Atlantic on record and has developed into a "potentially catastrophic" hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The NHC said in its latest update […] todayJuly 2, 2024 20
insert_link Sport USA crash out of Copa in group phase as Uruguay, Panama advance The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia. The tournament hosts suffered an upset 2-1 defeat to Panama last week and went into Monday's final Group C game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City needing to match or better Panama's result against Bolivia to […] todayJuly 2, 2024 7
