insert_link World Mattel’s new athlete Barbies might seem like a win for feminists and young girls – but they’re not By Lauren Gurrieri, RMIT University and Suzie Gibson, Charles Sturt University Mattel released a new range of Barbie dolls this week honouring nine trailblazing women in sport. The recognised athletes include Matildas soccer star Mary Fowler, tennis champion Venus Williams and seven other record-breaking and world champion sports stars from across the globe. Mattel’s Krista Berger said the brand wishes to acknowledge “the impact […] today31 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Parolees shine at Women at Work Training centre graduation https://youtu.be/YT9f6BdWCss By Ketemba Tjipepa via News on One In a celebration of determination and resilience, the Women at Work Training Centre in Windhoek witnessed a milestone as seven students, including three inmates on parole from the Windhoek Correctional Facility, graduated from their three-month dress-making and pattern-designing course today. The graduation ceremony, themed "New Beginnings," marked a significant step forward for individuals often forgotten and neglected by society. […] today29 April, 2024
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 […] today11 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Making short films is a powerful way to learn job skills: 5 ways it prepares students for work Making short films can change the way people learn. ASphotowed/iStock/Getty Plus By Wendy Smidt, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Zayd Waghid, Cape Peninsula University of Technology The world of work is changing all the time. Technology is driving innovation and productivity, leading to the creation of new industries and employment opportunities. This means people need new skills to meet the demands of an ever-changing economy. While […] today2 April, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces UN Rights Experts Make False Promises About Prostitution The essayist, an expert in human trafficking, writes that a guidance paper produced by a UN human rights group on eliminating discrimination against “sex workers” actually “advocates for policies that will endanger women and girls.” TONY WEBSTER/CREATIVE COMMONOpinion By Taina Bien-Aimé The United Nations working group on discrimination against women and girls published a paper last year that not only fails to address the widespread human rights violations caused by prostitution […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link Local The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup: Holds a critical role in youth sports development. With less than three weeks to go before the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup which will be held in Gobabis from 29 March – 2 April, sportsmen and women who have taken part in the games previously say that the competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young and upcoming athletes. Nedbank Namibia is returning as headline sponsor of the tournament. The youth sport competition […] today14 March, 2024
World The UN Security Council Is Struggling ‘Day by Day,’ Japan Says Secretary-General António Guterres, left, and Kazuyuki Yamazaki, permanent representative of Japan and president of the Security Council for March, before a recent meeting on Sudan and South Sudan. Only three months in the UN post, Yamakazi leads the Council on a range of crises this month, from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine to conflicts in parts of Africa, as Japan also highlights its own two signature debates: building peace […] today13 March, 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
insert_link Local Katuka participants begin self-empowerment journey Bank Windhoek is a genuine relationship bank, a conduit for young women and their dreams to deliver real value for Namibians and their future. This statement was shared by Bank Windhoek’s Head of Strategic Communication, Hayley Allen, on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, at the first training sessions of the 2024 Katuka Mentorship Programme hosted at the Capricorn Corner Building in Windhoek. “The essence of what you are about […] today9 February, 2024
