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

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Women make up 54% of electorate, ECN

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has released the final voters register for the 2024 national elections, revealing a total of about 1, 449, 000 (1,449,569) registered voters, with women comprising 54% and men 46% of the electorate. ECN spokesperson, De Wet Siluka has more.     With 21,757 voters identified as having disabilities, we asked Siluka about the measures in place to accommodate these citizens.  

todayOctober 1, 2024 19

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Aanona yena omaulema nayo oyena uuthemba okuya komanongelo

Omupevi minista muuministeli wiipambele yaanuulema, kohi yombelewa yomupelesidente Alexia Manobe-Ncube, okwa indile aavali mboka yena aanona yaanuulema yeya shangithe moosikola. Okwa popi ndhoka pethimbo a tsakanene naaniikondo ya yooloka moshitopolwa shaShana oshiwike shika. Tati uulema ita wuti omuntu ita vulu oku ningasha, ashike Ota vulu oku longa kehe shoka omuntu keehena uulema ta longo. Manobe-Ncube  okwa tseyitha kwa konekwa aavali naatekuli oyendji haya kala ya holeka aanona mboka yena Uulema, […]

todayMay 23, 2024 21

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South Africa

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Commends Country’s Airports for Disability Accessibility Efforts

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Airports Company South Africa, in collaboration with airlines, for their efforts to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities at airport facilities. These initiatives include designated parking, assisted lounges, and private search facilities. The president delivered a keynote address at the transport summit on universal accessibility, at the Birchwood Conference Centre, in Ekurhuleni. According to Ramaphosa, this initiative reflects a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring equal […]

todayApril 26, 2024 7

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Namibia

Independent Researcher Urges Government Officials and Associations to Address Disability Issues

In an exclusive interview, Josef Kefas Sheehama implored Deputy Ministers and relevant associations to come together in finding swift and effective solutions to the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Namibia. The independent Economic and Business Researcher stressed the importance of unified efforts to ensure equal opportunities and access to employment, education, and essential services for this marginalized segment of society.  

todayMarch 18, 2024 23

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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. […]

todayMarch 13, 2024 11

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Business / Economics

The rise of robo-retail: Who gets left behind when retail is automated?

      By Mathew Iantorno, University of Toronto   Canada’s first robotic cafe, RC Coffee, opened in Toronto in October 2020. The flagship location of the coffee chain revived the long-dormant retail concept of the automat: a restaurant where food and drinks are served by technology, rather than human staff. The new coffee automat consisted of a touchscreen for placing orders, a window that allows customers to watch a […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 21

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Opinion Pieces

The Paramount Importance of Severe Illness Cover

By Shali Nanghala, Head of Distribution: Momentum Retail In our ever-evolving world, life's unpredictabilities loom large. From global health crises to personal medical emergencies, we often find ourselves face to face with challenges that can profoundly impact our health and financial stability. In these uncertain times, the value of foresight and preparedness is unparalleled, and one essential element of this preparedness is severe illness cover. Let us delve into its vital […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 29

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