The End Period Poverty (EEP) initiative was formed earlier this year out of an overwhelming desire for boys and men to understand the realities of menstruation, and to discourage them from making fun of girls during their period.
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Persons with disability urged to participate in YALI programmes
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is an initiative of the United States Department of State. Initiated in 2010 by President Barack Obama, it is the US’s signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders.
Nedbank: Avoiding over-indebtedness
Have you ever taken on several loans involving too much financial responsibility so that you had trouble making monthly payments? ‘Bitten off more than you can chew’? This has the potential to be very upsetting, and begins to dictate many aspects of your life.
Kidney treatment centre opens in Keetmanshoop
Health and social services minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said healthcare was never the prerogative of the government alone, but rather a concern for all.
Oshana police welcome new commander
Retired regional commander for Oshana Rauha Amwele has officially handed over the office to her successor, commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria.
Lawyer gets ‘friendly uncle’ off rape charge
Windhoek-based defence counsel Mbanga Siyomunji has successfully defended a Windhoek resident – referred to as a friendly uncle by the complainant – on a charge of rape in the Windhoek Regional Court.
Zambezi Museum awards learners for artwork
The Zambezi Museum last week awarded learners who participated in the bird-drawing competition last year. The competition was aimed at encouraging learners to showcase their talent.
You can’t decide who runs green schemes – Schlettwein
RUNDU – Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein has said suggestions made by the leaderships of the two Kavango regions will be looked into, but there is a need to discuss conditions about outsourcing and leasing.
Pregnant women receive dignity kits
The Embassy of Japan, in collaboration with UNFPA under the Leaving No One Behind Project, handed over dignity kits to 250 pregnant and lactating women in Katima Mulilo last week.
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