insert_link Opinion Pieces Prioritising workplace wellness: Nedbank Namibia launches its Onsite Wellness Facility for employees Over the years there has been growing recognition that work can harmoniously coexist with personal life, rather than compete with it. As companies have shifted towards a more employee-centred culture, prioritising employee wellness has emerged as a key strategy for talent retention. Nedbank Namibia has stayed abreast of international trends in employee well-being and recognises that employee wellness is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity for […] today12 August, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/LightRocke By Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep informed, and express our opinions. But beyond these personal and often superficial uses, social networks play a much more complex […] today9 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Opinion: Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe, not fit to lead SADC Opinion Piece By Vitalio Angula, Social Political Commentator and Independent Columnist The Republic of Zimbabwe will assume the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship on 17th August 2024, taking over Angola, the previous Chair. Notwithstanding rising reports of repression, assaults and crackdowns on members of the opposition and civil society organizations in the country, Zimbabwe is nonetheless set to host the 44th Summit of SADC Heads of […] today9 August, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical What your nails can tell you about your health An example of koilonychia (‘spoon nail’). iweevy/Shutterstock By Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol As a medical student, nails were one part of my anatomy course that I really struggled with. I found it difficult, at first, to stomach the sight of painful nail injuries. My squeamishness may have stemmed from witnessing someone sharply removing a plaster from their stubbed big toe – only to take the whole toenail […] today8 August, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Assessing opportunities and drawbacks, building nuclear power plant reactor to meet Namibia’s electricity needs Opinion Piece Josef Kefas Sheehama Energy security demands a reduction in reliance on imported fossil fuels as everyone braces for the potential of an impending energy apocalypse. Namibia must prioritize building a nuclear power plant reactor if it wants to surpass its current position and become a leader in energy self-sufficiency. The most cost-effective way for Namibia to boost energy security and resilience while diversifying its sources of electricity […] today8 August, 2024
insert_link Environment Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research Gray reef sharks and blacktip reef sharks near Tahiti, French Polynesia. Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images By Michael Heithaus, Florida International University There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, at the water’s surface and miles deep, in the open […] today7 August, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Four reasons why physically punishing school children doesn’t work a Conrad Hughes, Université de Genève When I was a child I went to school in South Africa. This was the late 1970s. At school, the teachers would hit us. It was called getting the cane, the cane being a long, flexible stick. This tradition, exported from a Dickensian Victorian English model, was very popular with some teachers. They were seen as terrors: you didn’t want to get the cane […] today7 August, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Workplace discrimination saps everyone’s motivation − even if it works in your favor Brent Simpson, University of South Carolina When people work for discriminatory managers, they put in less effort. That’s true both when managers are biased against them and when they’re biased in their favor, according to a new paper that Nicholas Heiserman of Oklahoma State University and I have published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour. To demonstrate this, we placed nearly 1,200 research participants in several experiments designed to mimic […] today7 August, 2024
insert_link Entertainment Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment – here’s how to choose one that’s healthy for you and the sea Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock By Anneliese Hodge, Plymouth Marine Laboratory Choosing which sunscreen to use can be mind-boggling. Should you choose one with the highest sun protection factor (SPF) or another with “reef-safe” or “coral-friendly” credentials? Is it best to opt for a spray or a lotion? What’s the difference between a mineral or chemical-based formula? On my ventures to the beach to snorkel and surf, I am forever seeing a […] today7 August, 2024
