• 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
• By Jeremiah Ndjoze