What is your opinion regarding suicide? According to the World Health Organisation data published in 2020, suicide deaths in Namibia reached 243 or 1.43% of total deaths and ranks Namibia #36 in the world.
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Grootfontein to write off municipal debt
The Grootfontein municipality is hard at work clearing N$140 million in debt, which accumulated over 10 years.
Councillor wants more from mines
A councillor from the Erongo region expressed his discontent over the impact mines have made in Namibia, despite raking in billions from the country’s natural resources.
Deputy minister receives UN award
Deputy information minister Emma Theofelus officially received the 2022 United Nations Population Award during the World Population Day commemoration held in Rundu.
FLON engages //Kharas women on psychosocial challenges
First Lady Monica Geingos said if parents do not engage their children continuously on psychosocial issues, they would not have the requisite tools to apply when faced with challenges.
Fuel dealers threaten strike action
A deadlock on dealer margins and a dispute on retail profit encroachment have service station owners threatening to bring the domestic economy to its knees.
ACC says Covid funding clean
Namibia’s expenditure on Covid-19 related expenses could be corruption-proof as the Anti-Corruption Commission is yet to receive any complaints involving the procurement or handling of funds concerning the pandemic.
Tensions mount over Red Flag Day
Fears of another physical confrontation mount as two factions within the Ovaherero traditional authority plan to host different events for the commemoration of Red Flag Day scheduled for this weekend at Okahandja.
Shilongo’s ACC stay extended
Career spy Tylvas Shilongo’s stint as the Anti-Corruption Commission’s executive director got a boost this month after his contract – which lapses in August – was extended by 24 months.
Bail appeal of alleged cop killer dismissed
Windhoek High Court Judges Dinnah Usiku and Herman January dismissed an appeal by one of the men accused of killing Walvis Bay cop, Asser Dominicus.