An unexpected setback, mainly driven by price contraction of 7.7% year-on-year (y/y) within the two-bedroom rental segment, has pushed down the 12-month average rent level to N$6 102. This is the lowest level seen in six years.
Month: September 2022
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Depression, rejection main causes of suicide
A study conducted by the health ministry shows that suicide in Namibia is mostly caused by depression, followed by rejection, hopelessness, family problems, poor self-worth and wanting others to know the pain they are in.
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Traditional authority urges protection of medicinal plants
The Oukwanyama Traditional Authority has called on the government to support its idea for a legal framework to protect indigenous plants and herbs.
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Opinion – Are we tackling mental health in the workplace?
As awareness about mental illness grows, many workplaces have been making efforts to normalise talking about mental health. But other workplaces have stayed silent on this topic, so employees are left to figure out their options on their own to some extent, while others have resorted to resigning.
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Opinion – Indonesia : Promoting growth, strengthening international relations
Indonesia has played a constructive role in international fora and multilateralism to support international development cooperation. The commitment for international cooperation has inspired Indonesia to build strong engagements with other countries.
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Cop recalls minor’s cries after rape
The investigating officer in the rape and serious assault matter of an eight-year-old child on Tuesday told Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku that the child told her: “Aunty, aunty, that man hurt me, he cut me between my legs.”
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Geingob tells Swapo candidates to play nice
• Party sets strict campaign rules • Kapofi withdraws from race • Jerry lawyers up
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Govt agencies return N$400 million to treasury
Ten government institutions returned N$400 million to the State purse between 2019 and 2021, money that could have been used to address serious national challenges such as housing, employment creation or even intensifying the anti-graft fight.
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Over 11 000 children live with HIV …97% HIV positive adolescents on DTG treatment
The health ministry has said over 11 700 children live with HIV in Namibia, a disease that they have mostly contracted during breastfeeding or later on in life through other mechanisms.
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Oshana budget approved
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approved the N$69.7 million budget for the Oshana Regional Council for the 2022/2023 financial year.