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Chess federation gets support from Namdia
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Chess federation gets support from Namdia

The Namibia Chess Federation received a financial boost of N$286 724 from the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) Foundation on Wednesday towards its participation in the 2023 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cadet Championships.

NNOC boosts hockey team ahead of Pretoria
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NNOC boosts hockey team ahead of Pretoria

The national senior women’s field hockey team, gearing  up to compete in the upcoming African Cup of Nations (Afcon) Olympic qualifiers in Pretoria, South Africa, received a significant morale boost yesterday when the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) extended their support with a sponsorship worth N$ 227 000.

Overview and prevention of cervical cancer
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Overview and prevention of cervical cancer

Worldwide, cervical cancer is the fourth- most frequent cancer in women, with an estimated 604 000 new cases in 2022. Of the estimated 342 000 deaths from cervical cancer in 2022, about 90% occurred in low- and middle-income countries, including Namibia. 

Normalise mental health treatment
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Normalise mental health treatment

Local creative Lukas Amakali says one of the processes of healing is acknowledging that one has a problem, seeking help, and ensuring treatment is followed to the tee to properly heal from whatever a person is going through.