As Namibia continues to battle a wave of suicide, experts have pointed to the lack of traditional support systems, the inability to overcome adversity and misguided masculinity as factors contributing to the unfolding crisis.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Swakop set for N$3bn clean energy plant
The construction of a 90-megawatt power plant, worth N$3 billion, will commence in Swakopmund in early 2023. A new partnership between European Investment Bank (EIB) and Hydrogène de France SA (HDF Energy) will see the development of a green hydrogen power plant at the coast.
Invest in research and marketing
After seeing women sell nuts in the streets of Tanzania and how popular it is among people, Erika Shipena came home with the idea to test the local market by also peddling nuts.
Keeping indigenous languages alive
With children being exposed to people from all over the world – whether at school, at home or while playing, the English language takes precedence by default due to the nature of children wanting to communicate with one another.
Delayed constitution approval irks media union
The Namibian Media Professionals Union’s activities have been restricted, as their application with the labour commissioner has been dragging, with the dissatisfied group calling it a ‘sabotage’ on the part of the line ministry.
On the spot – Namibia shows slow progress in SDGs
United Nations resident coordinator to Namibia, Sen Pang recently highlighted key roles and achievements of the UN in Namibia at the UN Day celebration.
Media, govt toast press safety
Government and media practitioners have called for the end of impunity for crimes committed against journalists and hailed Namibia’s safety for journalists to work.
Konyara 15 000 vanonagona kuna kugwana mazimo nkenye mvhura
Ministera goukanguki Dr. Kalumbi Shangula katente asi sirongo simpe kuna kugwanekera nosivaro sina kukanduka omu vananogona wonomvhura dokonhi vana kugwana mazimo.
Geingob urges Russia-Ukraine peace talks
President Hage Geingob yesterday called for Russia and Ukraine to resolve their differences by coming up with a suitable solution for all parties involved.
Monetary limitations hamper NYS intake
Despite the desperate interest of thousands of youths to be recruited into the National Youth Service programmes to fulfil their patriotic civic duties, only 418 young Namibians could be taken in this year.