International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May every year. This year, the day is celebrated under the theme ‘Our Nurses, Our Future’.
Author: Correspondent (Correspondent )
Opinion | Time for national comprehensive health programme
While Namibia is celebrating 33 years of its independence, allow me to share with you some memorable words of the 33rd president of America, Harry Truman.
Opinion | On the right side of history?
A recent article about an exchange between the President and the opposition leader caused such annoyance in some quarters of Namibia.
Ndenda shines in ‘Safe in his Sanctuary’ live DVD recording concert
Gospel music enthusiasts were treated to an unforgettable night of moving and inspiring music at the live DVD concert recording under the theme ‘Safe in his Sanctuary’ by gospel songstress Ndenda, real name Helena Andreia Ngombe.
Letters | Celebrating the backbone of healthcare
May 12th is recognised globally as International Nurses Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, born on 12 May 1820. This significant day is part of Nurses’ Week, which highlights the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide. It is essential for all of us to join in celebrating this occasion.
Letters | Propel the economy
The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook update for March 2023, with the domestic economy projected to grow by 3% in 2023 and by 2.9% in 2024.
Editorial | Time to rethink local empowerment
Any driver coming from Windhoek on their way to the coast will tell you the 32km stretch of road between Karibib and Usakos is a breeze and usually doesn’t take very long because it’s relatively short, compared to the other sections of the journey. This week, the rehabilitation of this short stretch of road has drawn the ire of many Namibians, specifically those in the road construction sphere, be
Breaking mental health stigma in Zimbabwe
Mental health is a critical component of overall health and well-being, yet it is often overlooked and underfunded in many countries around the world, including Zimbabwe.
Opinion | Mainstreaming child rights in climate adaptation policies
Given the interlinkages between climate change and poverty, measures to improve child well-being should take into account the impacts of climate change to ensure outcomes are sustainable.
SADC urged to strengthen electoral laws
A meeting of the model laws oversight committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum that took place in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday called on SADC Member States to strengthen their electoral legal frameworks.