The argument for transformational investment in mental health globally, especially on the African continent, is clearer than ever.
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Opinion – The need for guidance counsellors in schools
Namibian schools, both primary and secondary, have one thing in common; they both do not have proper guidance counsellors. Before you (my dear reader) start gathering your defence tools to fire back at me, I am not talking about the Life Skills teachers in our schools.
Amutse wants earlier budget approval
Swapo backbencher Modestus Amutse has asked parliament to consider approval of each fiscal year’s estimates by March – not only to align new budget approvals with the end of each fiscal year but also to fast-track programme implementation and improve service delivery.
Integrated climate change adaptation vital – Shifeta
The community members of Sikanjabuka in Zambezi region were delighted to officially receive the horticultural production project at their community forest office last Friday.
Baby killer gets 110-year sentence
Windhoek High Court Judge Nate Ndauendapo on Friday sentenced a man he convicted of murder, kidnapping and several rapes to an effective 35 years in prison.
Mine worker dies in freak accident
An employee of a small lithium mine in the Uis area died in a freak accident when he fell off a front-end loader.
Walvis Bay residents shun drugs march
Walvis Bay residents failed to take a stand against drugs even though the town struggles with the illicit drug trade and abuse that has wreaked havoc in the community.
Veterans organisations’ co-existence explained
The president of the Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association Ben Shikongo has rubbished claims made in a local daily that the association is in a bitter battle with the newly-formed Former Plan Combatants Association as they are currently competing for membership.
Fishermen want ‘real’ jobs
The fishermen, who resigned in August from the Cavema Joint Venture, say they are proud, hardworking men and do not wish to be turned into lazy beings, dependent on an allowance while they can render services to the country.
Opinion – The importance of proactive disclosure of information
Access to public service information guarantees accessibility and transparency of the services being delivered. The right to access government-held information is a critical component of democracy and a foundational pillar for effective governance and service delivery.