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.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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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.
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Supporting those with heart conditions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that coronary heart disease deaths in Namibia reached 1 408 or 8.03% of total deaths, according to 2018 figures, ranking Namibia 79th in the world.
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Namibia roots out Hepatitis E…records cases of typhoid fever
The health ministry yesterday announced the end of the Hepatitis E outbreak in Namibia after it was declared a plague in 2017 by the health authorities. However, the ministry confirmed three cases of typhoid fever in Windhoek.
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Empowering entrepreneurs through coaching
Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu said lack of access to finance, training, mentorship and shelf space remains some of the major impediments to many Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)’ growth.