The United Nations Population Fund has released a study stating that nearly a third of women aged 19 and younger in developing countries begin childbearing, and nearly half of first births to adolescents are to children aged 17 and younger.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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Popya with Vinomaandero Murirua – Sexual activities among pupils hindering education
Apart from low self-esteem and lack of discipline, pupils engaging in sexual activities, especially in rural schools, is a cause for concern as it could hinder them from progressing in life.
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Nghipondoka: Safeguarding schools cannot be overemphasised
Education minister Anna Nghipondoka said violence in schools directly affects children who experience it and creates insecurity and fear that hinder desired educational performance thus ensuring safe schools cannot be overstressed.
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‘Vaccination incentives are not bribes’
MTC executive Tim Ekandjo has said incentives offered to individuals being vaccinated against Covid-19 should not be seen as an act of bribery, but a form of creating awareness against the deadly coronavirus.
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Reggae shows revived … lack of female reggae artists bemoaned
Local reggae fans flocked to the Steppers’ Yard Reggae Lounge (old Cardboard Box) in the capital over the weekend to celebrate International Reggae Day.
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Addressing relations through discourse
Many relationships experience conflict that could create stress, which, in turn, could have detrimental effects on the physical and mental health of couples.
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Mental health a neglected crisis
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has called on the continental community to increase investments in the provision and promotion of mental health programmes and services as the lack thereof could create a setback in the progress made.
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Women perpetrating GBV on the increase
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is currently increasing at an alarming rate in the country.
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Computer scientist turns heads abroad
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Popya with Timoteus Nangombe – Accessing education via SMS
Namibia is slowly moving out of first gear in terms of getting more technologically advanced, and the role young people play in this transition cannot be stressed enough.