insert_link Business / Economics Climate quitting: the people leaving their fossil fuel jobs because of climate change Mayuree Moonhirun/Shutterstock Gemma Ware, The Conversation As the climate crisis gets ever more severe, the fossil fuel industry is struggling to recruit new talent. And now a number of existing employees are deciding to leave their jobs, some quietly, some very publicly, because of concerns over climate change. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we speak to a researcher about this phenomenon of “climate quitting”. My name is […] today22 March, 2024
insert_link Entertainment Investing in art is often considered an activity only for the wealthy. Karabo Morule would disagree. By Taurai Maduna, bird story agency For anyone unsure what art to buy or which artist to follow, Karabo Morule is a godsend. At the Investec Cape Town Art Fair in mid-February, while walking a group of patrons - all wearing eye-catching headphones - through the exhibits, she explained the exhibits and at the same time advised her group on which art they should potentially be […] today22 March, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle Paris 2024 Forum celebrates life−changing legacy of sport With just over 100 days to go before the first athletes take to the Olympic stage at Paris 2024, the benefits already achieved by the Games for the people of Paris, France and beyond are being celebrated. Representatives from all levels of government, the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, the IOC, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the public came together for the Paris 2024 Forum with the aim of taking stock of the […] today18 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Financial abuse from an intimate partner? Three ways you can protect yourself By Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra Financial abuse occurs when one person takes control over another person’s ability to acquire, use and maintain financial resources. An example is being denied access to your own funds or being forced to deposit your salary into a joint bank account but not having access to the account. It could also take place when large withdrawals are made from joint bank accounts […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle Fake academic papers are on the rise: why they’re a danger and how to stop them Fake academic articles can cause significant harm. Nora Carol Photography Lex Bouter, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam In the 1800s, British colonists in India set about trying to reduce the cobra population, which was making life and trade very difficult in Delhi. They began to pay a bounty for dead cobras. The strategy very quickly resulted in the widespread breeding of cobras for cash. This danger of unintended consequences is sometimes referred […] today7 March, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle Letshego Women’s Conference Celebrates Sisterhood, Sand & Stories Untold Annually, on 8 March, the world commemorates International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” focuses on the 5th Sustainable Development Goal. Women from all walks of life will gather at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on 8 March 2024 for the Letshego Women’s Conference. The event will unite inspirational women from diverse backgrounds to connect and empower one another. The Letshego Women’s Conference, in collaboration […] today6 March, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle EU delegation launches 2024 Women’s Day Art exhibit The European Union Delegation to Namibia will launch the 2024 International Women’s Day Female Artist Exhibition, later this evening in Windhoek. Themed 'Inspire Inclusion,' the exhibition serves as a platform for female artists to showcase their artworks. Here is the EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins with more about the exhibition. today5 March, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle Namibia has the highest beer consumption in Africa Namibia has claimed the title of the African country with the highest beer consumption per capita, with 95.5 liters. As outlined in a Wisevoter report, Namibia's beer consumption reflects a broader trend in the African beer market which has witnessed sustained growth attributed to shifting lifestyles, increased disposable incomes, and urbanisation. Africa commands nearly eight percent of the global beer consumption market, highlighting the region's significance in the beverage industry. today4 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Looking for your ‘calling’? What people get wrong when chasing meaningful work Searching for your ‘calling’ can be a source of joy – but also stress and distraction. Tom Werner/Stone via Getty Images Garrett Potts, University of South Florida As a professor, I’m fortunate to teach a course called World Religions for Healthcare Professionals that prepares students for the spiritual and ethical issues they may encounter in their careers. But the class often boils down to life’s big questions: What makes life […] today3 March, 2024
