What do you tell a five year-old asks you why their neighborhood streets are covered in litter? How do you explain to a five year old that even though it’s still supposed to be winter, it’s hot as hell and definitely likely to be as a result of climate change? For the sake of the young generation that will inherit …
The MYD Africa Show throwback series looks at some highlights of the most memorable interviews on the show and this episode of MYD Earth is no different. Kirsty Watermeyer talks to the cycling journalists from Mojo Velo who have trekked from Cape Town to Addis Ababa and what their journey has meant thus far. MYD: Maybe we can start by …
This MYD Earth feature puts a spotlight on the founding members of Recycle Forum Namibia. This is a company that has made it their business to prioritize sustainability, a company whose product is a bad reputation in the key earth space yet this company is setting the standard by being part of the recycling solution in a way that also …
In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we speak to CEO of the Namibia Chamber of Environment, Dr. Chris Brown and B2Gold Namibia General Manager, Charles Loots, about how industry can play a critical role in environmental protection. Through the recent establishment of industry guides, driven by the Namibian Mining sector, this industry are looking to establish best practice …
Talking sustainability as an approach to life, business and the longevity of a town, in this episode of the MYD Earth Show we speak to Charnelle Fortuin and Emilie Iyambo. Charnelle is the Sustainability Coordinator and Emilie is the Senior Sustainability Officer at Namdeb Diamond Corporation, based in the town of Oranjemund. The two share on sustainability, why it’s necessary …
In this episode of the MYD Earth Show we speak to Julien Cloete, about rehabilitation and mining. Julien is the Environmental Management Coordinator for Rehabilitation at Namdeb Diamond Corporation, based in Oranjemund, and has been working on projects of rehabilitation in the Sperrgebiet National Park. “I am very excited about it because I am a true ‘greenie’ at heart. Often times legal …
In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we speak to the acting Chief Executive Officer of Namdeb Diamond Corporation, Markus Lubbe, about why sustainability needs to be a cornerstone of mining, corporate and individual existence. “Our vision is to go to 2050 and beyond, but by it’s nature when the resource runs out the mining will stop. We must …
A solution to overloaded transportation systems in Namibia, that presents a sustainable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution, Suncycles Namibia is fast graining traction as a Namibian start up with a strong environmental consciousness. “Namibian itself is still a very young country and we still have the opportunity to create our own destiny or future. So I think it’s very important, …
EduVentures has been in existence since 2003 and is run from within the National Museum of Namibia. It exists for environmental education of Namibian children, from mainly disadvantaged backgrounds, through environmental experiences and educational excursions. In addition, through their mobile classroom, they assist young Namibians to understand our natural heritage. In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we speak …
In an economy, focusing on development alone has been proven to be short sighted, for development alone neglects adaptability, integration and empowerment. To find out more about the movement of the wellbeing economy, 99FM’s MYD Smart spoke to Lorenzo Fioramonti and Justine Braby, who prepared this guide for us. What if growth was not the business imperative? Crazy, you say? …