We are not at war but our young men die by the boatload. This week, during the commemoration of the 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday, the government said 623 suicide cases were recorded between August 2022 and June 2023 – and out of these, 511 (82%) were male, while 92 (15%) were female.
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off today in Paris, France, many Namibians will follow the four-yearly event with keen interest.
Before lightning strikes, it gives no warning. The same can be said about a coup d’etat or military takeover of a state.
To reduce sharply rising inflation rates, central banks have been hiking the rate at which they lend money to commercial banks during the past few years.
THE continued revelations of crumbling health infrastructure and dwindling levels of care should be addressed as a matter of urgency
As responsible members of society, both individuals and businesses must contribute our fair share, and uphold the values of cooperation and shared prosperity.
The debate around same-sex marriages, in the Namibian context, following the landmark Supreme Court judgement, has divided public opinion and unleashed a vitriolic discourse.
While Namibians in the diplomatic sphere might talk up the country’s international prowess, as an equal on the world stage, this week’s suspension of Namibia’s visa-free entry status by the British government, once again shows how the global superpowers continue showing scant regard for their poorer cousins in the global south.
This week’s confirmation that an estimated 390 000 people faced acute food insecurity between January and March 2023 should be a major cause for concern for all Namibians.