The European Union (EU), Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), and Women Action for Development launched the “Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalised Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy” (ECSO) project” to capacitate affected communities with necessary skills.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Breaking the stigma around bipolar
Motivational speaker and media strategist Hermien Elago has shared her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disease, attributing it to a lot of deaths, loss, pain and suffering in the world, which is sometimes triggered by childhood traumas.
Namibian youth encouraged to collaborate beyond borders
Namibian youth are urged to collaborate with fellow African youth leaders, share common challenges, and collectively find solutions.
Enhancing education through public speaking
A GROUP of young people from Oruuua in Ovitoto organised a spelling competition for pupils in the area as a way to promote and enhance their confidence, vocabulary and develop cognitive skills including the ability to handle pressure.
Pupils’ safety onus on parents – Steenkamp
Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp has appealed to parents to ensure that pupils safely get to and from school, saying the onus rests on their shoulders.
Ruben shares passion for nature
Safari operator and explorer Ruben Lambrechts (25) decided that city life was not for him. He prefers to be surrounded by animals on a farm, where he gets to appreciate nature in the comfort of his home.
2023 Health hits and misses
The health ministry is faring well with its mandate, making good strides in improving the quality of health services through investments in training health workers, procuring equipment, and ensuring the availability of medicines.
2023 has been productive – Naban
This year, Namibia proved to be a potential hotspot for investors in various sectors, being praised for innovations and creating a platform for businesses to thrive.
Strength of Namibian youth commended
Deputy youth minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas said the time is now to tap into the strength and dynamism of the youth, revolutionise agri-food systems, bolster food security and catalyse sustainable development.
Osire refugees’ health compromised
A government health facility in the Osire Refugees Camp in the Otjozondjupa region only has five nurses, two health assistants, one tuberculosis promoter, and a pharmacist for about 7 000 residents.









