insert_link Namibia Men Stand Against GBV in Unique Cook-Off Competition In a bold move to tackle gender-based violence, UN Namibia is hosting a Men's Cook-Off competition on November 22nd, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism. The event, to be held at the UN House in Windhoek, brings together men from various sectors to cook for a cause—advocating for gender equality. The competition marks the launch of a new partnership aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action […] today20 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Safeguarding your world with personal All-Risk cover By Johannes Hesekiel, General Manager for Personal Lines, Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance, Old Mutual Namibia In today's fast-paced world, we carry our lives with us wherever we go. From the latest gadgets to cherished heirlooms, our personal belongings are more than just objects—they're a reflection of who we are. Yet, in the midst of our busy lives, we often overlook a crucial aspect of safeguarding these valuables: […] today5 June, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovanambelewa velelo loshilando sha Windhoek va yandja omapukululo longo enasha neameno lolusheno kounona mee fikola. Ovanambelewa velelo lo shilando sha Windhoek, okwa lo potwa vali va talelapo ofikola yaHavana no Cuba Primary Schools, elalakano oku ya ndja oikonga pukululo kounona vo fikola shi nasha neameno lo lusheno. Pefimbo letalelepo lova nambelewa va Muni peefikola da tumbulwa, ota ku lopotwa vali va yandja omito kovanafikola vaye meenghundafana kombinga yolusheno, naavo va li vakufa ombinga ovali vapewa omaano oinima iwa. Olopota yelelo loshilando sha Windhoek oyati, elalakano […] today24 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Economic inclusion of people with disabilities cornerstone for Economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama It is indeed regrettable that people with disabilities continue to face exclusion from the economy. We are excluded from employment, skills training, education, and other critical areas of development. The latest reports indicated that 95% of people who have disabilities in the Kunene region are unemployed, while in the Khomas region, it is nearly 70% according to the Namibia Association for Wheelchair Users. […] today13 March, 2024
Oshiwambo ECN atula moilonga oshikonga osho ta shitu omukumo ovanyasha velishangife oukalata voku hoolola. Ocommisi yomahoololo mo Namibia (ECN) oya tula moilonga oshikonga sho maudifeko enasha noudemocry moshiwana, osho tashi tale keenghendabala doku twa omukumo ovanyasha vaka kufe ombinga momahoololo neudo. Ocommissi oya ulika nghene sha pumbiwa opo ovanyasha vatuwe omukumo woku lishangifa oukalata vomahoololo, pefimbo lomalishangifo oo kwa fanekiwa aka kufe ombinga okudja mo 03 June fiyo omomwedi wa August 2024. ECN oshivike sha dileko okwa yandja elombwelo shiivifo kutya, ova Namibia aveshe […] today12 March, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle From bridge to chess, why men outperform women at ‘mindsports’ – and what to do about it Elite bridge player Margherita Chavarria from Italy. Francesca Canali from the World Bridge Federation, CC BY-SA Samantha Punch, University of Stirling Why do men strongly outperform women at “mindsports” such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require skills such as memory, critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, mental discipline and judgment. Without physical differences in strength, how do we explain why the top level of such […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids who are sensitive to fabrics – our research can help macniak Lizette Diedericks, University of Pretoria and Karin van Niekerk, University of Pretoria Many people live with what’s known as sensory over-reactivity or over-responsiveness. Those with this condition experience an over-reaction to sensory stimuli, such as touch. When overstimulated, the brain triggers a fight-or-flight response, which can lead to irritability, withdrawing from people, and temper tantrums. Over time individuals can learn to manage this condition, but children often struggle. This […] today10 January, 2024
