2021-09-29Paheja Siririka The support of orphans and vulnerable children by the government and other key institutions with small projects in Namibia can change the livelihoods of the future cohorts of leaders. View more
2021-09-29Paheja Siririka People with disabilities are becoming more vocal on issues affecting them, but their biggest stumbling block is systems that are still not access-friendly for people with them. View more
2021-09-30Paheja Siririka Namibia has recorded one human death in the last year due to rabies – and although the virus has no effective treatment once the symptoms appear, it can be prevented if a proper medical treatment (post-exposure prophylaxis) is given immediately after exposure to the bite. View more
2021-10-01Paheja Siririka Namibia’s suicide statistics are continuing to prove there are serious mental health issues, although Covid-19 compounded the crisis; there are other perpetrators like unresolved family conflicts, divorce rates, trauma or adverse childhood effects. View more
2021-10-04Paheja Siririka President Hage Geingob said he has noticed wavering Swapo members who are afraid to be identified as members of the party and are not wearing the party’s colours. View more
2021-10-06Paheja Siririka Member of Parliament Patience Masua said it is important for every young person to have the right to participate in all spheres of society, and for state parties to ensure active youth participation in governance. View more
2021-10-06Paheja Siririka With the price of food escalating almost daily, many people are starting backyard gardens in efforts to provide food for themselves, their loved ones and to make an income from the sales of some of the produce. View more
2021-10-07Paheja Siririka The US government, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, has earmarked US$90.4 million (over N$1.3 billion) for 2022 towards Namibia’s fight against HIV. View more
2021-10-07Paheja Siririka Family and friends who understand that mental health issues can be treated will help patients overcome challenges and help them heal. View more
2021-10-08Paheja Siririka Youthful member of parliament Patience Masua said she resonates with being a worker more than a politician, adding that she will use her career, office, resources, influence and power to effect change and to diligently serve the Namibian people. View more
2021-10-08Paheja Siririka Venturing into entrepreneurship is something Salmi Shigwedha has been exposed to from an early age; something she credits her grandmother for through the selling of fruit and having to account for everything sold. View more
2021-10-11Paheja Siririka Namibia and South Africa are among nations that will, effective today, be removed from the United Kingdom’s red list, a classification of high-risk countries which was implemented in an attempt to contain the Covid-19. View more
2021-10-12Paheja Siririka Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said government is aware of youth unemployment, which she attributes to a lack of skills and access to finance, and has listed an array of interventions to solve the crisis. View more
2021-10-13Paheja Siririka Simeon Shishiveni (25) has embarked on a solo project of transforming ghettos into lovely modern homes, a project he started this year. View more
2021-10-13Paheja Siririka The United Nations Population Fund with partners created an online platform where young people can access age-appropriate and accurate sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information. View more
2021-10-14Paheja Siririka Bank Windhoek and the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) have revamped and digitalised the 2021 Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project via e-Apple platform where people can buy apples and apple juice through the online application. View more
2021-10-14Paheja Siririka She highly recommends men to do self-examinations or to visit primary healthcare professionals for breast checks also. “Some men do develop lumps in their breasts, and it’s very hard for them to come for an examination unless there is a problem,” she noted. View more
2021-10-15Paheja Siririka A source close to the saga late yesterday said Hashikutuva’s family paid N$35 000 so that the aggrieved party can withdraw the case as they don’t want their son to have a criminal record. View more
2021-10-15Paheja Siririka Girley Jazama warns aspiring actors that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood is a distant dream in Namibia and that development and honing your skills is a never-ending pursuit. The actor and writer is a Hollywood immersive alumna who has been acting in film and theatre productions in Namibia for more than 15 years. View more
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