insert_link Namibia Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: We Should Think Creatively About Climate Financing for African Women By Kate Okorie, via bird story agency Approval and funding for the eagerly anticipated Loss and Damage Fund on the first day of the United Nations climate change conference, or COP28, in Dubai, was widely lauded. The Fund will assist developing countries battling climate crises. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Sierra Leonean politician and finance professional currently serving as Freetown's mayor and Co-Chair of C40 cities, called for the fund to be distributed […] todayDecember 8, 2023 28
Namibia Zambia urges hope as races to find trapped miners A week after dozens of miners were buried by a mudslide in Zambia, the government said Friday it was committed to rescuing all those still trapped underground. Vice President Mutale Nalumango told parliament that operations to retrieve the about 36 workers would continue indefinitely, after a survivor was pulled from the rubble earlier this week. "I urge the nation and the affected families to remain hopeful," she said. "The government […] todayDecember 8, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Shivute encourages consumers to know their rights The Oshikoto regional council chairperson, Samuel Shivute, is encouraging people to know their rights and stop taking unaffordable debt that can result in them experiencing financial distress. Shivute said at the Oshikoto regional consumer credit bill consultations held at Omuthiya on Thursday that many people find themselves burdened by expensive loans and insurance over the years due to a lack of information on how loans and insurance work. He further […] todayDecember 8, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Wapa Nawa has launches Namibia’s first building constructed from plastic bricks Wapa Nawa, a Recycling Center based in Rundu, has launched Namibia's first building constructed from plastic bricks. The building, which will serve as the center's office, represents a key initiative in addressing Namibia's housing challenges and advancing environmental sustainability. Ladislaus Shikerete the CEO Visit our website for the full story todayDecember 8, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood regularly in a bid to help insure that the lives of thousands of patients leading up to the festive season. Frieda Vatileni- Asino from NamBTS. todayDecember 8, 2023 20
insert_link 4 4 Namibia 96% of medical aid companies are NOT at risk of closing down starting next year A presentation made by the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds to the Namibia Medical Care board of trustees has revealed that 96% of medical aid companies are at risk of closing down, starting next year. Namaf is a juristic body that controls, promotes, encourages and co-ordinates the establishment, development and functioning of medical aid companies in Namibia. Namaf chief executive officer Stephen Tjiuoro spoke to us. todayDecember 8, 2023 29 4 4
insert_link Namibia Majority of Namibians still lack internet access Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, addressed Namibia’s stance on digital inclusion and accessibility challenges on Thursday in observance of the African Telecommunications/ICT Day. The minister stated that, presently, 56 per cent of Namibians have internet access, prompting a call for increased efforts to achieve universal connectivity. “We need to redouble our efforts to ensure we achieve a 100 per cent rate,” Mushelenga said in a statement […] todayDecember 8, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Windhoek has enough land to cater for low-cost housing: Matyayi The Chief Executive Officer of the City of Windhoek, Moses Matyayi, has said that the City has sufficient land to support housing initiatives aimed at formalising informal settlements in the nation’s capital. The Windhoek municipality, together with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, is implementing a pilot project to construct low-cost housing in the city’s informal settlements. The Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP) […] todayDecember 8, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Apartheid in Namibia: why human rights and women are celebrated on the same day By Henning Melber, University of Pretoria, via the conversation 10 December is worldwide commemorated as Human Rights Day. It marks the anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted on that day in 1948. Many countries and organisations acknowledge this as a significant marker. It created a lasting, normative framework defining fundamental human rights. UN Member States, while in constant violation, have all ratified the principles. They remain […] todayDecember 8, 2023 12