As tuberculosis soars, Namibia continues to form part of one of the largest contributors to the high burden on the continent, ranking ninth in the world according to the 2022 statistics by the World Health Organisation.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Seafood festival for charity
Seawork Fish Processors (Pty) Ltd, with the assistance of Bank Windhoek and other corporate partners, hosted their second seafood festival over the weekend to collect funds to aid less-privileged learners with meals.
Calls mount to give sign language official status
Following the recognition of sign language as the 12th official language in South Africa earlier this month, Namibians have applauded the move, urging swift action for Namibia to follow suit.
EIF boosts community-based organisations with N$88m
The Environmental Investment Fund handed over N$88.3 million to 34 community-based organisations in eight landscapes that are threatened by climate change.
Anxiety before parenthood
Women who fall pregnant at a young age do not just have to deal with the stigma but also have to overcome the anxiety of their life changing situation.
Championing gender equality
The Women Deliver Conference 2023 which recently took place in Rwanda, Kigali provided an extraordinary platform for young voices of Namibia to take centre stage, forging a path towards gender equality and breaking barriers.
STIdi !gôab ge ra ǂharo
ǂUrusib di ministeri, Dr Kalumbi Shangulab ge ra mî, !hūb ra ai!gû rase sorosiǁgoeǀhaob !nâ-ū ra ǂhīguhe ǀaegu di ǂharo ra !nae!khaide !nurisa, mî rase !kharu ge koro kurigu !nâs ministeris
Matuku asiozwa aekezeha
Likwambuyu wamakete Kalumbi Shangula ubulela kuli naha izwelapili kufumana kekezo yalipiho zamatuku asiozwa, mi naize mwalilimo liketalizoho zefelile lipiho zelikana 96 000 neli bihilwe mwalipatela zanaha kaufela.
STIs on the rise
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula says the country continues to record an increase of sexually transmitted infections, stating that in the past five years, on average 96 000 cases were reported at healthcare facilities countrywide.
Creating awareness around autism
Izakuje Kamandoora and Ricardo Mbaeva noticed their son walking on his toes and when angry, he would hit his head against the wall.