insert_link Africa 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 17
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 […] todayMarch 14, 2024 12
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Ngula as its e-Money Head Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, recently announced the appointment of Candy Ngula as the Bank’s Head of Electronic Money (e-Money), effective Thursday, 1 February 2024. Chapman said that, in her new role, Ngula will focus on driving the value of e-Money and will be responsible for the growth and optimisation of e-Money across Bank Windhoek’s Retail Banking Services. Ngula joins […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba to Inaugurate Ninth Session of the Seventh Parliament in 2024 This afternoon, President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba will officially open the ninth session of the Seventh Parliament. The session is set to address a range of significant Bills, prompting us to seek the perspective of Graham Hopwood, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, on the upcoming legislative agenda. todayFebruary 6, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics The Year of Expectations: Converting uncertainty into opportunity By Josef Kefas Sheehama This time of year is always a welcome opportunity to reflect on what is most important. His Excellency Dr Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has declared 2024 as “The Year of Expectations”. As Namibia approaches the general elections in 2024, there is immense pressure on political leaders to tackle these economic challenges and implement policies that will deliver an inclusive […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 11
insert_link Health / Medical Ministry of Health warns against misinformation on global health regulations Ministry of Health, and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe says the ministry appreciates public interest in the Global Pandemic Convention and changes to the 2005 International Health Regulations. He however warned against misinformation. todayDecember 18, 2023 25
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs making inroads with civil registration The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security issued 92 330 birth certificates this year through fixed registration points and mobile registration services, its Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi said on Wednesday. Speaking at the government information centre in Windhoek, Witbooi reiterated the importance of birth registration, saying it is a human right and establishes a child’s legal identity, which, together with the ascertainment of that child’s citizenship, is […] todayDecember 13, 2023 8
insert_link Africa UK to unveil new migration law for Rwanda policy The UK government is expected to publish fresh legislation for its Rwanda migration policy by the end of the week. It follows a new treaty signed with Rwanda on Tuesday. The opposition Labour Party says the policy is a gimmick. But spokesperson for the Rwandan government Yolande Makolo denies the country is only ready to receive a small number of migrants from Britain. todayDecember 6, 2023 15
insert_link World United Kingdom implements family ban for foreign workers The United Kingdom has introduced a new five-point plan to reduce immigration is seeing tougher visa rules including a ban on foreign workers taking their families to the country. James Cleverly, the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department explains the country’s position. todayDecember 6, 2023 11
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.
