WINDHOEK: The late President Hage Geingob broke barriers and made it possible for a girl on crutches to present him on issues of disability, Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, has said. Paying tribute to Geingob during a candlelight vigil here on Friday, Manombe-Ncube said Geingob’s belief in inclusivity in the Namibian House led...
November 9, 2024
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Namibian SMEs battle innovation gaps, financial strains, global market barriers – UN
Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant roadblocks in accessing lucrative international value chains, including innovation gaps, financial constraints, and global market barriers, according to a new report. According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), SMEs are hindered by limited access to technology and financial constraints and struggle to navigate complex...
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Kenya calls for removal of barriers hindering youth entrepreneurship in Africa – Namibia Daily News
NAIROBI, Dec.10 — Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday called for eliminating bottlenecks that were slowing down the growth of youth-led enterprises in Africa, worsening poverty and unemployment. Speaking at the official opening ceremony for Youthconnekt Africa in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Ruto stressed that abolishing obsolete policies and regulations and hastening integration will be...
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Breaking Gender Barriers in Transportation
Saima* (not her real name) wakes up at 04h30 to drop her child at a family member’s house. The child joins other youngsters at around 06h30 to walk to school. Saima then catches a mini bus at the Siyanda bus station, heading to Kleine Kuppe where she is employed as a domestic worker. Saima and...
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Cancer Association highlights barriers to early breast cancer detection
The Cancer Association of Namibia says women in many settings face barriers to early breast cancer detection, including social, economic, geographic and other inter-related factors, which can limit their access to timely, affordable, and effective breast healthcare services. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Association explains. https://futuremedia.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENG-Rolf-Hansen-breast-cancer-.mp3 Source link
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Celebrating women as they continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings in various leadership roles
Dr. Ester KaliChief Executive and Philanthropist. In today’s ever-evolving world, women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings in various leadership roles. As society embraces the importance of diversity and inclusivity, women leaders are emerging as -paragons of empowering leadership. Through unwavering commitment and effective leadership, these extraordinary women illuminate a path for others,...
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U.S. -funded DREAMS Program Breaks Down Barriers
Press Release Namibia has one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in southern Africa, but more than 40 percent of Namibia’s youth are unemployed – nearly three times as many as the global average – and according to the National Planning Commission of Namibia, this number is growing. It is critical that young women in...
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Breaking barriers and making a lasting difference
After suffering the ultimate human tragedy in 2021, well-known radio personality Laimi Elago, in the depths of her grief, discovered solace and inspiration in the pages of Saray Khumalo’s book ‘My Journey to the Top of the World’. “I had never had a long-term goal of hiking or even summiting any mountain, be it Brandberg,...