Everyone has some degree of contact with mental illness in their lifetimes, either directly or indirectly through friends or family. According to the World Health Organisation, one in eight people, or 970 million people in 2019 were living with a mental disorder
Opinions
Opinion – Nurturing Namibia’s green future
In the heart of Namibia, our cherished African jewel, we find ourselves immersed in the splendour of boundless landscapes, breathing the pristine air of untamed wilderness, and marvelling at nature’s timeless wonders.
Opinion – Debunking dog meat-eating debate
According to Aristotle, a human being is a social animal.
Opinion – Youth action for climate change adaptation and mitigation
The youth constitute the largest population in the world, about 1.8 billion. The greatest percentage of these youth is found in developing countries where they constitute the greater proportion of the population.
Opinion – Establish a reading culture
In the words of the former editor of The Namibian, Gwen Lister, “Unless Namibia starts reading, we cannot make progress”.
Opinion -Youth substance abuse a major concern
For many young people, using alcohol/drugs or other substances like cigarettes is just part of growing up. Many of them try these substances only a few times and stop, while others continue to use them regularly.
Opinion – Factory farming and climate change
For many, the image of a farmer tending his or her crops and cattle, with a backdrop of rolling fields and a weathered but sturdy barn in the distance, is still what comes to mind when considering a question that is not asked nearly as often as it should be:
Opinion – Empowering the new generation of Namibian youth
In a country faced with numerous challenges, such as unemployment, poverty and limited access to quality education, the BeFree youth campus emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the young population of Namibia.
Opinion – Myths and misconceptions about funeral insurance
Funeral insurance is a financial product designed to ease the burden of funeral costs for individuals and their families.
Opinion – African democracy under siege
Africa has entered an era of great discomfort with governance. Elected democratic governments are under threat of something more unpleasant, namely military restlessness to remove elected leaders.