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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Africa

Madagascar’s ancient baobab forests are being restored by communities – with a little help from AI

        By Seheno Andriantsaralaza, Université d’Antananarivo     Six of the world’s eight baobab species are indigenous to Madagascar, where the distinctive trees with giant trunks have historically grown in huge forests. But these forests are threatened by slash-and-burn agriculture – 4,000 hectares of baobab forest in Madagascar are destroyed every year. Baobab trees can live for 1,000 years and one hectare of land can support eight […]

todayMay 13, 2024 46

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South Africa

South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed

      By Ricardo Amansure, Stellenbosch University   The South African government’s Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power towards renewable energy alternatives by 2027. It aims to include all communities and workers who will be affected by the energy transition. The plan says everyone should have access to electricity through a mix […]

todayMay 10, 2024 18

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Walking in African cities can be a miserable experience: Accra study shows planners ignore needs of pedestrians

    By Seth Asare Okyere, University of Arizona; Daniel Oviedo, UCL; Louis Kusi Frimpong, University of Environment and Sustainable Development ; Matthew Abunyewah, Charles Darwin University, and Stephen Leonard Mensah, University of Memphis     African cities aren’t welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it’s often the only way for people to move around. More than 70% of Africa’s […]

todayMay 8, 2024 12

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South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea

    By Hayley Clements, Stellenbosch University; Alta De Vos, Stellenbosch University, and Matthew Child, University of Pretoria   South Africa’s government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. The National Biodiversity Economy Strategy aims to conserve biodiversity while also contributing to job creation and economic growth. It proposes to do this by promoting sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. The strategy […]

todayApril 8, 2024 22

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Africa’s PhDs: study shows how to develop strong graduates who want to make a difference

    By Sharon Fonn, University of the Witwatersrand and Marta Vicente-Crespo   The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better. That is the basis on which the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (Carta) began developing an approach to teaching PhDs 12 years ago. The consortium supports faculty members […]

todayApril 2, 2024 17

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Local

Bank Windhoek Golf Cup concludes its ninth edition

    In celebration of Namibian’s 34th Independence Day, Bank Windhoek recently sponsored the ninth Bank Windhoek Independence Golf Cup hosted by the Windhoek Golf Club in the Capital. The event, which took place on Saturday, 23 March 2024, attracted 72 players in 36 different groups. After witnessing a full golf day, participants attended the award ceremony, where the top ten positions were awarded. They were:   Top 10 winners […]

todayMarch 27, 2024 27

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Namibia

Break Free anti-violence campaign launches mental health talk

The Break Free Anti-Violence campaign, initiated in 2017 under the leadership of the Former First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos, and the One Economy Foundation, aims to raise awareness about various forms of violence and provide practical solutions to reduce its prevalence. Tomorrow, on the 15th of March, a mental health conversation will take place at the Nampower Convention Centre. Pefimbo Shipunda a senior social worker at One Economy Foundation, has […]

todayMarch 14, 2024 61

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Africa

Slums and guns in Bamako: what’s driving the illegal weapon trade in Mali’s capital city

    By Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies   As west Africa urbanises, many cities have become interconnected through trade, travel and technology, and crime has increased in complexity and scope. The proliferation of arms in west African cities, especially in the aftermath of conflicts in Libya (2011) and Mali (2012), has added to these challenges in Bamako, Mali’s capital. In 2018, the Small Arms Survey estimated that roughly […]

todayFebruary 19, 2024 11

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Sport

adidas Helping to Level the Playing Field for Next Generation of Athletes Through Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

    Building upon an existing three-year relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, adidas announced today a formal two-year agreement with the nation's largest youth development organization as part of both parties’ efforts to spread the joy of sport to kids and teens in all communities across the nation. By coming together to help drive substantive, long-lasting impact, the partnership will serve as a reminder that through sport, […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 11

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