Despite over 3 000 patients seeking mental health services at the nearby Rundu hospital, communities in Kavango West do not like the idea of having a mental health institution erected in their area.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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More women and youth needed in logistics and tourism sectors
A protocol for women and youth is needed to address practical trade-related issues and the persistent bottlenecks experienced by women and youth traders, both in formal and informal trade.
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The Namibian child is ‘strained’
City of Windhoek junior mayor Moses Fillipus believes the Namibian child is still strained and academically disadvantaged, saying robust interventions are needed at all levels to address their plight.
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Steenkamps: Namibiab ge sorosiǁgoeǀhaos ǁgau!nâsa ǂhâǂhâsase ra !gawaǀî
ǁGau!nâs ministeris di sîsenǂuira direkters, Sanet Steenkamps ge ra mî, ǁgau!nâ-aona ǀomkhâis ân !nâ omkhâis !nâ-ūs ministerisa ǁkhāǁkhākhâitoas ǀkha !kharaga proxramga ǁkhāǁkhāsenaon ǁgas tsîna ge ǂhāǂuisa.
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Eliminating harassment in the world of work
The labour ministry has said now that Namibia has ratified Convention 190, employers should regard this pact as an instrument that aims to promote harmonious labour relations at their workplaces, and it is time to boost the human dignity of both their employees and those they serve.
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SB09 festival delivers
After being postponed last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Standard Bank Music Festival finally took place at the Unam Stadium, roping in 32 local acts, 14 DJs and South African amapiano artist Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, professionally known as Makhadzi.
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Normalising therapy through film
The term edutainment has come a long way in the entertainment space as a tactic to educates or informs while also providing some amusement at the same time.
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Steenkamp: Namibia takes sexuality education seriously
Education ministry executive director Sanet Steenkamp says with the capacity development of the teachers, they train and roll out programmes to provide awareness and action-based approaches so learners can go to school and learn in a neutral safe space.
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Katutura maternity ward gets facelift
The Katutura hospital’s maternity ward is getting a makeover through various interventions like the installation of storerooms for equipment and medications.
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Expect the unexpected in business
Namibian creative and entrepreneur Pinehas Shikulo, known as Zuluboy, says young business owners and prospective ones must be well prepared for the world of business, as things are not as rosy as they seem.