Sustainable Development

Ramaphosa Highlights G20 Presidency as Platform for Africa and Global South

S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s G20 presidency is a chance to advance global economic growth, sustainable development, and the needs of Africa and the Global South. The G20 leaders' summit will be hosted in Johannesburg in November next year, further solidifying South Africa's leadership role. Ramaphosa says the presidency aims to bring African priorities to the forefront while strengthening global partnerships for a better future:

4 December, 2024

Local

Integration of Gender in Preparation of NDCs and LT-LEDS in East and Southern African Countries

Windhoek, Namibia — November 29, 2024 – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa, in partnership with UN Women and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) held a three-day workshop focused on integrating gender considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies […]

2 December, 2024

Namibia

New Partnership to Boost Farming and Water Access in Rural Areas

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry, alongside the World Food Programme, has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing local farming practices and improving water access in rural communities. The MOU sets out a framework for collaboration between the two organizations. Executive Director of the Ministry, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata: Acting Country Director and Representative of WFP: Tiwonge Machiwenyika:

26 November, 2024

Africa

Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage

Speaking at the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Southern Africa, held in Livingston, Zambia this week, the country’s Energy Secretary, Peter Mumba, called for urgent action to resolve the energy deficit facing the region. With nearly half of Southern Africa’s population lacking access to electricity, Mumba stressed the importance of regional collaboration to tackle the energy crisis and climate change, while addressing the […]

21 November, 2024

Health / Medical

INTERVIEW: The Nutrition Alliance of Namibia Director, Ben Schernick, Speaks on Addressing Malnutrition and Food Security

As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December to March, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, sheds light on the current state of malnutrition in the country, emphasizing the need for […]

13 November, 2024

Local

Highlights from the Municipal Council of Windhoek Ordinary Council Meeting

Held on Monday, 11 November 2024 1. Municipal Council of Windhoek Receives A-Grade Rating for Employment Equity Compliance The Municipal Council of Windhoek has received an A-Grade rating from the Employment Equity Commission, achieving an impressive score of 95.56% for its implementation of the Affirmative Action Program during the 2023/2024 review period. The assessment report praised the Council's progress but highlighted the need for improvement in the employment of […]

13 November, 2024

Local

NAMCOR UPDATE ON UPSTREAM OPERATIONS

Windhoek, Namibia — The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) provides an update on the country's ongoing upstream activities. NAMCOR Exploration and Production (E&P), in collaboration with joint venture partners in PELs 56, 83, 85, and 90, will commence drilling four exploration and appraisal wells in the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia, between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. This expansion in upstream oil and gas activities follows successful discoveries since 2022, […]

12 November, 2024

Namibia

UNFPA Namibia visits Osire Refugee Camp

Letisia Alfeus-Iiyambo is the program specialist with the United Nations Populations Funds. In a recent interview she briefed us on today's event at the Osire Refugee Camp. Part of the broader “Leaving No One Behind ” initiative, funded by the Embassy of Japan, the project aims to empower marginalized women by teaching sustainable sanitary pad production to improve menstrual hygiene management and enhance livelihoods.

8 November, 2024

South Africa

Environmental Groups Urge South African Government to End Partnerships with Fossil Fuel Companies

Environmental groups in S.A, including the Green Connection and Extinction Rebellion, are calling for the government to stop partnering with fossil fuel companies amid the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town. They argue the event’s high costs exclude civil society from vital discussions that focus on oil and gas investments. The Green Connection’s Lisa Makaula, says they plan to protest outside the venue, calling for sustainable development and protections for […]

7 November, 2024