insert_link Namibia Windhoek International School learners take the lead in new anti-bullying series on LearnOnOne A new locally produced TV series is addressing the issue of bullying in schools. Behind The School Doors, a collaborative project between LearnOnOne and Windhoek International School, premiered this week and is produced by OneAfrica. The series is created and performed by WIS Theatre learners, offering a raw and relatable view of bullying from the perspective of learners themselves. Airing exclusively on LearnOnOne, the project raises awareness, empowers youth voices, […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link World UN child labour targets still not met UNICEF/Patrick Brown, Children work at a mine in South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2015, the United Nations and world leaders set a target to end child labour by 2025. But the new Child Labour Report, released Wednesday by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF, shows that 138 million children, including 54 million in hazardous work, are still working. Though this marks a decline of […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Local Old Mutual hosts talk on how to invest in tough times From left to right: Hein Davids, Business Development Manager at M&G Investments, Tassius Chigariro, Old Mutual Namibia Group Chief Executive Officer, Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth SouthAfrica, Otto Makemba, Managing Director of Old Mutual Namibia Personal Finance, Wikus Fourie, Old Mutual Namibia Wealth Chief Executive Officer and Isaack Veii, Head of Distribution and Retention at Old Mutual Namibia Corporate Segment. Old Mutual Wealth Namibia recently convened […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Environment World leaders asked to save oceans from pollution and overfishing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the third United Nations Ocean Conference, a high-level summit co-chaired by France and Costa Rica, is currently underway in Nice, France. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong warning about the state of the world’s oceans, telling global leaders that greed, overexploitation, and inaction are pushing marine ecosystems to the brink of collapse. Speaking at the opening of the third United […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Africa Seventy white rhinos relocated from South Africa to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park Translocated rhino rewild, Akagera Park Rwanda Seventy southern white rhinos from South Africa's Munywana Conservancy have been relocated to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. The move was part of a ten-year plan to rewild rhinos to safe, suitable, and well-managed protected areas of Africa. The rhinos represent around 15 percent of the world’s total population of white rhinos. According to Al Jazeera, the journey, spanning over 3,400 km and involving both road […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Science & Technology Millions forced to use brain as ChatGPT takes day off A widespread ChatGPT outage on 10 June 2025 disabled OpenAI's services globally, disrupting users across Africa, the United States, India, and the United Kingdom. The interruption left professionals, students, and creative minds stuck mid-task, exposing how deeply daily routines now rely on AI. The outage began around 8:45 AM Namibian time, with peak disruptions reported by 11:30 AM, disrupting students, professionals, and businesses across the globe. Thousands of errors were […] today11 June, 2025
insert_link Africa African credit rating agency to launch in September Africa is moving toward greater financial autonomy with the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), backed by the African Union (AU) and supported by the African Peer Review Mechanism. Officials have confirmed the agency will begin operations by September 2025, offering assessments tailored to African economies, providing a more equitable alternative to Western-dominated firms like Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P African governments have long criticised global agencies for perceived […] today11 June, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Psychologist calls for action on male mental health struggles June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a global call to deconstruct the stigma that discourages men and boys from seeking help. Clinical psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker says that while society often expects men to be stoic, many endure emotional struggles alone, issues that deserve recognition and support. Studies have shown that men are significantly less likely to seek help for conditions like depression and anxiety, with societal norms […] today11 June, 2025
insert_link Africa U.S. pushes for Rwandan Troop withdrawal before DRC peace deal The United States is brokering a peace initiative to end the conflict in eastern Congo by making the withdrawal of Rwandan troops a precondition for signing any peace agreement, according to diplomatic sources cited by Reuter. Washington’s draft agreement, reportedly drafted by U.S. officials, stipulates that Rwanda must remove its troops, weapons, and equipment before a peace deal can be finalised. President Trump’s administration hopes to tie the peace process […] today11 June, 2025