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

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Environment

Toilet paper: Environmentally impactful, but alternatives are rolling out

    By Petro Kotzé   Toilet paper is so common in some countries it’s only noticed when it’s not there, as exemplified by the panic buying that prompted shortages when the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Thought to be in use in China since the sixth century, inventor Joseph C. Gayetty patented the first U.S. commercial “medicated paper” in the 1850s. Since then, demand has soared in many places, bolstered by rising population, […]

todayMarch 18, 2024 88

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Technology to protect South Africa’s oceans: experts find that a data-driven monitoring system is paying off

A fishing boat launching into South African waters at dawn. Justin Klusener Photos Marjolaine Krug, University of Cape Town Nine years ago South Africa put in place an innovative information management system designed to monitor and protect its seas. The country is surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian oceans on its southern, eastern and western borders. The oceans are an important source of income and employment. The ocean economy contributed […]

todayMarch 12, 2024 52

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Africa

Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why

    Pedi Obani, University of Bradford   Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However, climate litigation is still fairly new. Climate lawsuits are an important way to access justice. This is particularly true for African women because, as research has shown, climate change affects women more than men in key areas including farming, […]

todayMarch 8, 2024 14

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China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade

Women walk with their donkeys in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Buena Vista Images/GettyImages Lauren Johnston, South African Institute of International Affairs In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao. Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products. […]

todayFebruary 20, 2024 21

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Environment

Rhinos can’t sweat, making them vulnerable to overheating: global warming could wipe them out in southern Africa

    By Timothy Randhir, UMass Amherst   Southern Africa is home to 22,137 of the world’s 23,432 white and black African rhinos. But they’re facing grave threats because of a warming planet. Now, the first study of how climate change affects rhinos in southern Africa has found that they will cease to exist in the region’s national parks by 2085 if the world takes the worst-case scenario climate change […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024 22

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EU and KAS launch 15 million NAD project focusing on empowering CSOS, women, youth, and marginalized communities

    The European Union (EU) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) are delighted to announce the commencement of the project "Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy" (ECSO) project. This transformative initiative, co-funded by the EU and KAS, aligns with the joint commitment of the EU and Namibia to enhance the participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in governance and development issues. The ECSO project, spanning […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 13

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Business / Economics

Major Belgian factory investment marks development of new harvester set to enhance arable farm efficiency

  World-leading combine harvester to be produced at New Holland’s Center of Harvesting Excellence in Zedelgem, Belgium Machine to be produced on completely renewed assembly line part-funded by government support alongside investment from parent firm CNH Industrial  New CR11 combine extends further the productivity, efficiency and sustainability credentials of the existing world-record-holding CR10.90 In a major development in high-capacity harvesting set to help large farms gather their crops more efficiently […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024 23

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Business / Economics

The importance of stakeholder management

    By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia Stakeholder involvement is becoming more and more prominent in the complex world of modern business; it's a dynamic interaction that goes beyond boardrooms and spreadsheets. It's an acknowledgment that companies are part of a web of relationships with different stakeholders and are not separate entities. This article highlights the significance of stakeholder involvement, presenting […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 22

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Health / Medical

Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use – experts explain the hazards

  By Bethanie Carney Almroth, University of Gothenburg and Eric Carmona Martinez, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies. Scientific evidence describing harm to the environment and humans is growing. Hence, the United Nations has resolved to negotiate a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. […]

todayJanuary 17, 2024 14

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