insert_link Lifestyle From bridge to chess, why men outperform women at ‘mindsports’ – and what to do about it Elite bridge player Margherita Chavarria from Italy. Francesca Canali from the World Bridge Federation, CC BY-SA Samantha Punch, University of Stirling Why do men strongly outperform women at “mindsports” such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require skills such as memory, critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, mental discipline and judgment. Without physical differences in strength, how do we explain why the top level of such […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 15 February 2024 David finds out more about the African Leadership Institute from co-founder Dr. Chrisna von Gericke-Fourie. https://iono.fm/e/1405983 todayFebruary 16, 2024 16
insert_link Local RSF has installed satellite Internet connections for journalists in nine locations in DRC Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has equipped nine media outlets and journalists’ associations in the Democratic Republic of Congo with satellite Internet connections since December. The aim is to provide the journalists with more reliable connections and make it easier for them to work. These connections, which continue to function even when the Internet has been completely cut by local operators, have been installed at media outlets and associations in Kinshasa, […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s street food: tasty but toxic? Expert shares advice to make it safer By Helen Onyeaka, University of Birmingham In the lively streets of Nigeria’s cities, where delicious street food is a daily delight, a wide variety of food can be bought and consumed instantly. From the sizzling suya snack in Abuja to the aromatic jollof rice in Lagos, street food has become an integral part of Nigerian life. However, beneath these enticing flavours lies a critical question of public safety […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 43
insert_link 14 17 Oshiwambo Omudeulwa metanga leameno NDF, axulifa pefimbo ahangwa metifa lomadeo. Etanga leameno loshilongo NDF ola koleka kombinga yefyo lomudeulwa metanga leameno omu 26 oo takutiwa okwa xulifa pefimbo hangwa metifa lomadeo mendiki lomadeulo opakwaita lOsona mOkahandja. Oo eli omupopiliko wetanga leameno , Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, okwa lombwela oshikundaneki sho Nampa kutya nakufya oo atumbulwa nedina kutya oye Johan Pieterse, okwa xulifile mo 28 December, eshi aongotela noku lidenga pedu pefimbo vahangwa veli metifa lomadeo. Colonel Shilumbu tayelifile oshikundandaneki kutya, nakufya […] todayJanuary 6, 2024 33 17 14
insert_link Namibia NCS holds graduation ceremony for the first intake of its 30th basic training course The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) held a graduation ceremony for the first intake of its 30th basic training course held in 2023 at Omaruru on Thursday. Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Albert Kawana, during the ceremony said the Basic Training Intake 1 of 2023 began on 01 March 2023, with a total of 373 recruits consisting of 246 males and 127 females. “Today, we welcome 359 graduates […] todayDecember 1, 2023 12