• By Hilja Shikongo

Young Namibians living in rural areas have raised concern over their exclusion from developmental activities spearheaded by both the public and private sector. 
This was revealed at a recent screening of a documentary, ‘From the ground up’, hosted by the embassy of the United States.
At the screening, RuralRise Community Empowerment, an initiative which directly confronts the historical exclusion of rural youth from national decision-making and development processes, used the opportunity to paint the status quo. 

• By Hilja Shikongo

Namibian author Elise Shinedima’s ‘Give me another day’ stands tall as an authentic and inspirational work that speaks directly to the heart of everyday Namibian.  The novel tells the story of Natangwe, a young black male battling the scars of a broken home, the absence of a father and the unrelenting pressure of living up to his mother’s expectations.

• By Moses Uyepa

Over the past weeks, we have witnessed alarming incidents of violence against men, yet they have not garnered the attention they deserve.

In Oshikuni village, a 24-year-old woman, without provocation, stabbed and killed her 30-year-old brother. In Rundu, a woman allegedly set her boyfriend’s shack on fire, destroying all of his belongings.

• By Jeremiah Ndjoze

Livestock production in Namibia primarily includes cattle, sheep and goats. Essentially, the management practices implemented to ensure optimal performance and productivity focuses on their health, nutrition and welfare among other aspects. 
Livestock health is one of the aspects of economic importance to Namibian farmers, as it plays a significant role in the trading of livestock and by-products.

• By Renthia Kaimbi

The Women in Mining Association of Namibia (WiMAN) has unveiled its flagship mentorship and coaching programme, designed to accelerate the advancement of women into leadership roles across the country's mining industry. 
The programme establishes a dedicated platform to connect early-career women with experienced mentors and coaches to build essential skills, networks and leadership pathways. It will utilise the Consolidated Copper Corp’s (CCC) online platform during its initial three years.

• By Staff Reporter

Ndara Joseph Ndemuyimba, a 29-year-old man, from the !Nxu marginalised community of Tsumkwe West constituency lost his parents when he was young  and as a result had to survive by harvesting  and selling the devil's claw plant.
Devil’s claws is peculiar to southern Africa, specifically Namibia and found in the wild. It is believed to heal anti-inflammatory and analgesic ailments.

• By Adolf Kaure

The chairperson of the Okapale Fishermen, Godfried Kuhanga, says that the group of fishermen based at Walvis Bay do not form part of those who issued a warning to strike.

• By Stefanus Nashama

Former health minister, Dr. Benhard Haufiku, has called for the strengthening of Namibia’s health system at regional and district levels, describing it as the only sustainable solution to chronic overcrowding at health facilities in Windhoek. 
His remarks follows the recent launch of a decongestion strategy by incumbent health, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, through which the ministry will collaborate with medical officers from the private sector to provide pro bono health services at Katutura Health Centre (KHC) during peak hours.

• By Stefanus Nashama and 
Jeremiah Ndjoze