Opinion Pieces Young people brought down Bangladesh’s repressive leader. Will they now be empowered to lead real change? By Intifar Chowdhury, Flinders University “Inni, we are independent!” my 26-year-old cousin chanted from Shahbagh, a neighbourhood in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, as millions joined a major protest march on Monday to the country’s Parliament House. Soon after, social media was flooded with news of “a new independence” – a free Bangladesh reborn after the autocratic leader of over 15 years, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, fled the country in the […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Rich countries are paying poorer ones to manage their refugee crises: 3 reasons this is dangerous By Ali Bhagat, Simon Fraser University and Genevieve LeBaron, Simon Fraser University In recent years, western nations have been sending asylum seekers who arrive at their borders to other countries. This is a practice known as offshoring. The UK has become the recent poster country of this practice. The UK, whose plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was later scrapped after domestic and […] today31 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Busting breast health myths Dr Justus Apffelstaedt, specialist surgeon Does it really hurt to have a mammogram and are drinkers really at a higher risk of developing breast cancer? With so many myths and preconceived ideas on the internet and in our minds, it is often difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. Breast, thyroid, and parathyroid specialists Dr Justus Apffelstaedt and Dr Fatima Hoosain help to debunk some common misconceptions about […] today30 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Faith Kipyegon is set to make Olympics history – what Kenya needs to do to keep producing athletes like her By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Stephen F. Austin State University Kenyan running star Faith Kipyegon is considered one of the greatest 1,500m athletes the world has ever seen. If she wins her third consecutive Olympic gold in Paris, she’ll become the first athlete in the history of the event to achieve this feat, male or female. She holds world records in the 1,500m and one-mile […] today25 July, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Breaking Down Barriers to Life Insurance By Dinah Tjahere, Broker Consultant, Old Mutual Namibia Life insurance is generally perceived as a matter designated for the financially savvy. However, it is a key tool for financial stability that provides everyone with peace of mind. Unfortunately, many people, particularly those in underprivileged communities, struggle to obtain life insurance. These hurdles can stem from a combination of misunderstandings and constraints on traditional financial resources. A […] today25 July, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential Opinion By Josef Kefas Sheehama Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, […] today24 July, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Understanding Preservation Funds A preservation fund is a savings vehicle into which you can transfer your retirement savings, from a retirement fund (pension or provident fund), with the aim of preserving funds for your financial well-being in retirement. This vehicle is primarily used when people resign or change jobs, which then becomes a tax-free transfer from your existing retirement fund into a preservation fund of your choice. Preservation can either be […] today22 July, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Common ways people become cyber threat targets By Ms. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager: Cyber Security, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) In today's digital era, the risk of cyber-attacks is a significant concern as bad actors aim to exploit vulnerabilities present in our online interactions. There are several ways in which individuals can inadvertently become targets for these threats, whether through negligence, lack of knowledge, or simply by oversight. Cybercriminals utilise a variety of tactics […] today17 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Promoting Support Systems for Employees with Serious Illnesses By Noreen Arangies, Communication Content Specialist, Capricorn Group The dark journey of adversity On 29 November 2021, I received devastating news from one of Namibia's top specialist physicians. He said, "Mrs Arangies, I am sorry to tell you that your bone marrow biopsy results reveal Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and unfortunately, Namibia lacks the necessary facilities and a haematologist to provide treatment." This […] today16 July, 2024
