Namibia has witnessed a substantial decrease in fresh Covid-19 infections and deaths, as the country marks two years of battling the virulent pandemic.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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Universal healthcare possible – Venaani
While moving a motion on universal healthcare this week, leader of the official opposition McHenry Venaani claimed only 18% of Namibians have regular access to private health services.
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Implants recommended for pregnancy prevention
Methods of contraception comprise oral contraceptive pills, implants, injectables, patches, vaginal rings, intrauterine devices, condoms, male and female sterilisation, lactational amenorrhea methods, withdrawal and fertility awareness-based methods but little is known about implants.
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Taking on the corporate world through Sanlam
The biggest life insurance company in Africa, Sanlam Namibia, has accorded 12 university students with internship opportunities, giving them hope in realising their dreams of climbing the corporate ladder.
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Giving hope to Namibian learners
Among the reasons learners drop out of school is lack of uniforms, bags, sanitary pads and shoes, but this is something Elia Nghitoolwa is slowly changing in efforts to keep them in school.
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Kasi Vibe: Promoting local art continues
Despite having been interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, The Kasi Vibe Festival’s quest to promote local art was reignited this past weekend with an array of products and services after a two-year hiatus.
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Nama festival keeps cultural flames alive
Organisers of the Annual Nama Cultural Festival intend on keeping the traditional flames alive as they hosted events in Keetmanshoop, Swakopmund and Windhoek to raise funds for the main event at a later date.
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Japan aids Unicef with N$24m for vaccines
The Japanese government last week committed a financial contribution of N$24 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund, with a particular focus on ensuring the delivery of safe and timely vaccines to all Namibians.
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Namibian students recount Ukraine shock and horror…psychosocial support on standby
After going through gruesome treatment and hurdles trying to flee from Ukraine, Namibian medical students Casey Chimhangwa and Eino Kamukwanyama were the first to safely arrive in the country.
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Health workers dance for health
Dancing is known to keep not only people fit and staying in shape, but healthy and happy as it helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and others.