The deliberate act of taking one’s own life is what constitutes suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that has an impact on families, neighbourhoods and even nations. As most people, if not all, are aware, the biggest contributors to suicide are low self-esteem, despair and family.
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Judges roast magistrate for wrong procedure
Two judges of the Windhoek High Court have seriously reprimanded a former magistrate of the Karibib Magistrate’s Court for using the wrong procedure in sentencing four men who admitted being in possession of stolen donkey meat.
Uutoni calls for food security promotion
Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni says leaders in their different capacities at all levels and spheres of government should continue devising strategies aimed at promoting food security and nutrition in the country.
San teacher ploughs back… works to get more marginalised children through school
A Hai//’om San teacher, who has a desire to see more San people educated, has been voluntarily transporting children to school to prevent them from dropping out and ensure they reach tertiary education.
IPC retains Swakopmund… as poor turnout rocks by-election
Swakopmund mayor Louisa Kativa is expected to resign as a local authority councillor this week, following her by-election victory at the weekend.
Visiting mother, son die in shack fire
What was meant to be a weekend to catch up with friends ended in tragedy when a shack fire claimed the life of a mother and her two-year-old son at the Twaloloka informal settlement in Walvis Bay.
Swapo regions’ results a mixed bag
Swapo political heavyweights Armas Amukwiyu, Eliot Mbako and Ottillie Shinduvi are among those who retained their party regional coordinator positions during regional conferences, held over the weekend.
TransNamib strike vote results out today
Bargaining union Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union (Natau) says the results of a TransNamib workers’ nationwide strike vote will be released today.
City MC survives, for now
The Windhoek municipal management committee (MC), which faces a no confidence vote, was given a five-day lifeline to present counter-arguments.
Health ministry probes baby deaths
The health ministry says it will follow normal procedures in investigating the deaths of two babies, who lost their lives after being immunised at a State clinic in Ongwediva four weeks ago.