insert_link Africa Angola’s untold history: archive project explores LGBTIQ+ lives and struggles By Caio Simões de Araújo, University of the Western Cape As I write these lines, I mourn the passing of Carlos Fernandes, a leading queer activist and organiser in Angola. Carlos was found dead in his home earlier this year under circumstances that are still being investigated. For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people everywhere, there has commonly been a profound connection between […] todayMay 17, 2024 6
insert_link Oshiwambo Osheendo shaanambelewa yopombanda oshili ko Angola Ambassador Penda Naanda ,omunambelewa kuluntu guuministeli wiikwapondje yoshilongo nomalongelokumwe ota kwatele komeho osheendo sha Namibia shopombanda,shoka sha thiki ko Angola ohela. Elalakano lyetalelepo lyawo okwiikunda iipambele pokati kiilongo yopaali,komeho yomutumba go Bi National Commission. Osheendo otashi ningi oonkundathana naanambelewa ya Angola oku nkondopeka uukumwe noku tala kiikondo iipe mbyoka taya vulu oku longela kumwe. Moonkundathana dhoka a ningi nonzonkundana yetu ohela Naanda otati: todayMay 16, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Delegation Led by Ambassador Penda Naanda Arrives in Angola for Bilateral Talks A high-level delegation led by Ambassador Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the International Relations and Cooperation ministry, has arrived in Angola for bilateral talks. The visit aims to discuss mutual interests before the Bi-National Commission session. The outcomes are to be shared at the ministerial level. Ambassador Naanda. todayMay 16, 2024 19
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo Aa Angola mboka haya kala taya landitha iihongomwa ya yooloka momapandaana unene moshilandopangelo otaaka kuthwamo Ominista yiikwameni yoshilongo Albert Kawana aanona aa Angola mboka yeli momapaandanda otaya kuthwamo,noku falwa komahala ga gamenwa. Aanona mboka ohaya landitha unene iihongomwa ngaashi omaluko goku teleka,noodhimbo. Yamwe otaya monika ya kwiinina oohanana,noyeli moshiponga ngaashi shuutalala. Maria Namupala ota gandja ehokololo todayMay 10, 2024 16 2
insert_link Health / Medical Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies By Priya Soma-Pillay, University of Pretoria and Andre Van Niekerk, University of Pretoria A caesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Caesarean sections are essential in complicated labours such as prolonged or obstructed labour or if the baby is distressed. The World Health Organization says that while “every effort should be made to provide a caesarean section […] todayMay 7, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Cassinga a powerful reminder of suffering Namibians endured: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said the Cassinga massacre will always serve as a powerful reminder of the hardships endured by Namibians during their struggle for independence. Namibia on Saturday, marked the 46th commemoration, since the South African colonial forces attacked the Cassinga refugee camp in Angola on 04 April 1978. The attack in southern Angola resulted in the deaths of 624 people, the majority of whom were women and […] todayMay 6, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Dr. Hangala urges authentic local participation in the oil and gas sector Speaking at the Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 that is underway in Lüderitz, Dr. Leake Hangala said Namibian-owned companies, to efficiently facilitate local development in the oil and gas sector, should not be used as conduits. Hangala also outlined the government's role in the process. The conference is tackling ways to ensure that the country's oil and gas discoveries benefit Namibians, and today’s focus was on identifying opportunities to […] todayApril 18, 2024 27
insert_link Africa bird TenX: African countries with the highest number of EVs By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Despite recent headwinds, a growing shift from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles continues apace in Africa. Last year, the global sale of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by 31% compared to 2022, according to a 2024 report by market research firm Rho Motion. Despite the high cost of conversion and a lack of adequate enabling infrastructure such as […] todayApril 16, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Analysis of largest elephant surveys ever shows stable population, but disturbing trends By Jim Tan via Mongabay New research comparing data from the two largest-ever elephant surveys reveals the overall population in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area is stable, but also uncovers some concerning local trends. Elephant numbers in Botswana, home to more elephants than any other country, are stable overall, but declining numbers in areas where hunting is permitted, and increasing numbers in protected areas, suggest underlying […] todayApril 11, 2024 13
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
