insert_link Namibia BRICS + Youth Summit in Pretoria Showcases Innovation and Collaboration for Sustainable Development The BRICS + Youth Summit held in Pretoria, South Africa, recently provided a dynamic platform for young visionaries across the Global South to converge, share innovative projects, and forge connections for sustainable development. Among the exceptional attendees was Sarah Tsei-Tseimou, an innovator from Namibia, whose pioneering work in health tech and biotechnology earned her a spot at this prestigious event. ENG SARAH TSEI-TSEIMOU ON BRICS youth youth summit in Pretoria todayMay 20, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa Minimum wage for South African farm workers: study shows 2013 hike helped reduce poverty even though compliance was poor By Ihsaan Bassier, London School of Economics and Political Science and Vimal Ranchhod, University of Cape Town Minimum wage policies are typically aimed at reducing poverty. Yet there is little direct evidence of this effect, especially in developing countries. And none for South Africa. In a recent paper, we consider the income, employment and poverty effects of the largest minimum wage increase South Africa has […] todayMay 17, 2024 20
insert_link Environment Leopard DNA study in South Africa traces ancestry to ice age – and will guide conservation By Laura Tensen, University of Copenhagen An ice age almost one million years ago led to a meeting between leopards from central and southern Africa that were searching for grassland. New research into the leopards’ genetics – their mitogenome – has revealed that the descendants of these two groups are the leopards found today in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. One of the researchers, molecular ecologist Laura […] todayMay 17, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s public service is dysfunctional – the 5 main reasons why By Marcel Nagar, University of Johannesburg A public policy works well if it’s a good policy and if it’s carried out well. Politicians make policy and specialist bureaucrats in the public service carry it out. These appointed officials are supposed to follow a strict professional and ethical code of conduct. Over the past 30 years, South Africa has not had this kind of public service. Public […] todayMay 17, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Week in Review: Namibia’s Green Hydrogen deal, Soth Africa’s unemployment crisis, and More https://youtu.be/2avUM787GnY Top Stories: Namibia's Green Hydrogen Deal: President Nangolo Mbumba led Namibia’s participation at the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit in the Netherlands, securing green hydrogen supply agreements with the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Government Election Spending: The Institute for Public Policy Research's Quarterly Economic Review examines government spending on elections since independence. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood provides insights. Pending Allowances: Despite National Assembly approval, increased allowances for pensioners […] todayMay 17, 2024 17
insert_link World South Africa says Rafah offensive is part of Israeli endgame South Africa says the military offensive in Rafah marks a new and horrific stage in Israel's war in Gaza. The comments were made during a hearing at the International Court of Justice on Thursday. Pretoria has brought a case against Israel to the UN's top court accusing it of violating the genocide convention. William Denselow has more for us and reports from the Hague where the ICJ is located. todayMay 17, 2024 23
insert_link World International Court of Justice holds hearings over Rafah offensive The International Court of Justice is holding a hearing over South Africa's demands that Israel halt its offensive in Rafah. Late last year Pretoria brought a case against Israel to the UN's top court accusing it of violating the genocide convention. Allegations Israel has denied. William Denselow reports from The Hague in the Netherlands where the ICJ is located. todayMay 16, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa Meta develops tailored approach to safeguard the integrity of the South African elections Tech giant Meta is deploying a tailored approach to safeguard the integrity of South Africa's elections, creating an Election Resource Centre on its website. Reuters reports that the initiative includes fact-checking partnerships with Africa Check and AFP, training for government communicators, and collaboration with the Electoral Commission ahead of the South African elections on 29 May 2024. todayMay 16, 2024 49
insert_link Oshiwambo President Cyril Ramaphosa, ashaina oveta ipe ina sha ne filoshisho lo uhaku waa veshe moshilongo. Omupresident wa South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa onghela okwa saina oveta ipe oyo tailalakanene oku yandja eyakulo louhaku shifike pamwe kovanhu aveshe moshilongo. Oveta oya ta lika ya tulwa moilonga eshi kuna ashike omafiku ma shona opo oshiwana moshilongo osho shi kakale sha hoolola oo ena oku ninga omupresident wo shilongo noilyo yeumbo lo mutumba wo pashiwana, no nande eengudu dee milameno oshoyo omahangano opangeshefa aulika itaa ya mbidida manga […] todayMay 16, 2024 18