Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)

Motivational speaker and media strategist Hermien Elago has shared her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disease, attributing it to a lot of deaths, loss, pain and suffering in the world, which is sometimes triggered by childhood traumas.

Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp has appealed to parents to ensure that pupils safely get to and from school, saying the onus rests on their shoulders. 

Safari operator and explorer Ruben Lambrechts (25) decided that city life was not for him. He prefers to be surrounded by animals on a farm, where he gets to appreciate nature in the comfort of his home. 

The health ministry is faring well with its mandate, making good strides in improving the quality of health services through investments in training health workers, procuring equipment, and ensuring the availability of medicines.

This year, Namibia proved to be a potential hotspot for investors in various sectors, being praised for innovations and creating a platform for businesses to thrive. 

Deputy youth minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas said the time is now to tap into the strength and dynamism of the youth, revolutionise agri-food systems, bolster food security and catalyse sustainable development.

A government health facility in the Osire Refugees Camp in the Otjozondjupa region only has five nurses, two health assistants, one tuberculosis promoter, and a pharmacist for about 7 000 residents. 

Okandombe Paaltjies in Oniipa is the place to be from 21-24 December 2023 as Kalawafresh Entertainment promises to feature local artists, offer traditional cuisine, promote local businesses, and have attendees on their feet to end the year in style.