Month: July 2021

The teenage years have been called a time of adolescent rebellion, involving emotional turmoil, conflict within the family, alienation from adult society, reckless behaviour, and rejection of adult values.

In many political discourses and pronouncements of heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives for the Namibian liberation struggle, no one is always mentioned; despite the fact, these villages had their share in freeing the country.

Recently, I took the plunge and wrote about a topic that isn’t often unpacked mental health. It was a daunting thing to do, but I soon realised that I had made the right decision. As someone that is used to giving their opinion, sharing their thoughts, this was on a whole new level. 

In recent years, the request from the northern communities to the government regarding the removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF) (known as the redline) has gained momentum.

Information and communication technologies have become a significant factor in development, having a profound impact on the political, economic and social sectors of many countries. 

We are living in a critical time. For this reason, last week was a different week. A week that began with trauma of suspicion over the plight of a young man who was reported missing on 18 June 2021. 

As the world grapples unevenly with the effects of Covid-19, a parallel and equally horrific pandemic has threatened half the world’s population. 

The war against the Covid-19 pandemic will be difficult to fight in Africa in general and Namibia in particular. At the centre of the epidemic is the age of misinformation and conspiracy theory peddling. 

In the midst of a brutal Covid-19 storm wreaking havoc in our country, two young Namibians have become the toast of the nation. Their recent exploits have captivated many citizens, while their victories have lifted the nation’s spirit, thus creating a sense of national pride. 

Minister of labour Utoni Nujoma has expressed deep sadness over the passing of prominent businessman and farmer Elliot Hiskia, who died last week Friday aged 74. He died in Windhoek due to Covid-19 complications.