insert_link South Africa South Africa’s young education researchers need networks to share experience more than pressure to produce outputs Researchers in the education sphere benefit from collaboration and idea-sharing. cgstock/Shutterstock By Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise, University of South Africa and Maureen Robinson, Stellenbosch University South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country’s researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy Good research matters. It can have broad, positive consequences. On paper South […] todayApril 26, 2024 9
insert_link 2 Opinion Pieces Reflection on local content policies: A catalyst for Namibia’s economic development and growth Opinion piece By Josef Kefas Sheehama On April 16–18, 2024, in Lüderitz, the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and Antila Consultancy organized a local content oil and gas conference with the theme, "Empowering Namibia's Energy Ambitions by Connecting Industry and Indigenous Talent." According to Article 100 of Namibia's Constitution that, " Land, water, and natural resources below and above the surface of the land […] todayApril 24, 2024 7 2
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia strengthens collaboration with central banks in the region The governor of the Bank of Namibia, Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab, recently embarked on a diplomatic visit to foster enhanced collaboration and cooperation with central banks in the region. Accompanied by a technical team from the bank’s financial markets, strategy, projects & transformation, research, and international relations departments, the governor visited the Bank of Ghana, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, and the Bank of Botswana at the end of […] todayApril 24, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia supports Namibian police with special operations vehicle donation The Bank of Namibia donated a special operations vehicle to the Namibian Police Force at an official handover ceremony on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. The donation, received by the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, underscored the strong partnership between the two institutions and their shared commitment to enhancing public safety and security. The Namibian Police Force has been a crucial ally to […] todayApril 24, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Ethiopia looks to the Singapore model to lure startups in sweeping new reforms By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Ethiopia has unveiled sweeping reforms to support a burgeoning startup industry and turn the country into a leading incubator of entrepreneurs. Notable changes include slashing a 30% capital-gains tax on the transfer and issuance of shares, according to Brook Taye, Director-General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority. The move, combined with an allowance for startups to retain all foreign currency […] todayApril 16, 2024 2
Opinion Pieces South Africa is short of academic statisticians: why and what can be done Statisticians are able to assess and analyse data, crucial skills in today’s world. Solstock Inger Fabris-Rotelli, University of Pretoria; Ansie Smit, University of Pretoria; Danielle Jade Roberts, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Daniel Maposa, University of Limpopo; Fabio Mathias Correa, University of the Free State; Michael Johan von Maltitz, University of the Free State, and Sonali Das, University of Pretoria Our world is awash with data. A 2019 article published by the […] todayApril 11, 2024 10
insert_link Local Collaboration between PR practitioners and journalists vital contribution to Media landscape In the vibrant ecosystem of media and communications, the synergy between journalism and public relations (PR) professionals is not just beneficial but essential for the heartbeat of our daily news. This partnership, often unseen but always impactful, serves as the backbone of informed storytelling and journalistic excellence. Contrary to the dated view of PR as a shadowy counterpart to journalism as mere spin doctors, current insights reveal a […] todayApril 11, 2024 7
insert_link Health / Medical Health professionals need to collaborate. Changing how they’re taught helps build that skill It’s crucial that medical professionals learn to collaborate. Katleho Seisa Gérard Charl Filies, University of the Western Cape and Luzaan Africa, University of the Western Cape When health professionals collaborate rather than operating in silos, everyone benefits – patients, families and the health system at large. This is a fact supported by ample research evidence. The professionals reap the benefits, too: staff satisfaction and retention are improved through collaboration. But […] todayMarch 26, 2024 12
insert_link Environment Technology to protect South Africa’s oceans: experts find that a data-driven monitoring system is paying off A fishing boat launching into South African waters at dawn. Justin Klusener Photos Marjolaine Krug, University of Cape Town Nine years ago South Africa put in place an innovative information management system designed to monitor and protect its seas. The country is surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian oceans on its southern, eastern and western borders. The oceans are an important source of income and employment. The ocean economy contributed […] todayMarch 12, 2024 34
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.
