Inclusivity

In S.A, ANC Condemns Brutal Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks

In S.A, the ANC says it is outraged at the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a respected religious leader and human rights advocate. Often described as the world’s first openly gay imam, the 58-year-old was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday. Hendricks was the founder of the Inner Circle and in 2011 established the LGBTQ+ inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says Hendricks […]

17 February, 2025 65

Namibia

LPM Youth Command leader Commends Geingob’s Legacy of Inclusion

LPM Youth Command leader Duminga Ndala has lauded the late President Hage Geingob for his dedication to fostering an inclusive nation. She shared these remarks in a report by One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne journalist, Josia Shiweda. Catch NewsOnOne weeknights at 7 on One Africa tv on GoTv channel 84, DSTv 284 or stream on oneafrica.tv

5 February, 2025 38

Opinion Pieces

Men’s mental health matters: breaking down barriers and seeking support

In Namibia, as in many parts of the world, there's a silent struggle happening among men – a struggle with mental health. But why is it silent? Why aren't we talking about it more openly? The truth is, there are several reasons why men tend to keep their mental health struggles to themselves. For one, there's this idea that men should be tough, strong, and always in […]

17 May, 2024 10

Namibia

Muinjangue describes presidency withdrawal as selfless act

https://youtu.be/aLW1DCwBO-k By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) President Ester Muinjangue says her decision to step down and hand over the reins of the party leadership at the upcoming congress in July is to allow members to participate in the race and enable the emergence of new leadership. Muinjangue says her withdrawal for a second term shows her desire to foster a […]

25 April, 2024 11

Lifestyle

Digital textbooks expand learning for engineering students – South African study

By Ekaterina Rzyankina, Cape Peninsula University of Technology In the past four years it’s become increasingly common for part or all of a university student’s learning to happen online. This transition to digital learning platforms has highlighted the digital divide within educational contexts. In poorer, less resourced and connected countries like South Africa, this divide is not merely a matter of who has access to digital devices […]

16 April, 2024 22

Africa

Chad presidential election: assassination of main opposition figure casts doubt on country’s return to democracy

By Helga Dickow, University of Freiburg The assassination of Chad’s main opposition leader, Yaya Dillo, is hanging heavy over presidential elections due in early May. Dillo was killed on 28 February when the headquarters of the opposition Party Socialiste sans Frontières (Party of Socialists without Borders) in the Chadian capital N'Djamena was besieged by the newly formed Rapid Reaction Force. It’s not the first violence meted out […]

22 March, 2024 9

Local

NVF tourneys get a N$460 000 boost from Bank Windhoek

Over the past ten years, Bank Windhoek has supported and invested over N$2 million into the Namibian Volleyball Federation’s (NVF) tournament events. This information was recently shared by the Bank’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sponsorships, Bronwyn Moody, when she announced another N$460 000 sponsorship towards hosting NVF’s annual volleyball tournaments. “As a connector of positive change, this sponsorship demonstrates our continued support and commitment to […]

13 February, 2024 27

Lifestyle

Three South African universities have new approaches to assessing students: why this is a good thing

By Danica Sims, University of Oxford South African higher education faces many complex challenges rooted in the legacy of apartheid. They include the fact that many students are unprepared for or excluded from higher education. Quality education is not available to all. It’s therefore difficult for many students to remain in higher education and eventually graduate. The data points to two persistent trends. The first is that, according […]

24 January, 2024 20

Namibia

Back to School in Namibia: A Journey Towards Education and Empowerment

As the December holidays draw to a close, the excitement, and in some cases trepidation, of going back to school is mounting. Like many countries, Namibia attaches immense importance to education, considering it a crucial tool for progress and empowerment. Education in Namibia: A Pathway to Empowerment: Namibia places a high value on education as a means to uplift individuals and the entire nation. With a vision to become a […]

9 January, 2024 61