As we observe World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2025, with the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide," it's crucial to confront an uncomfortable truth: suicide remains a global crisis demanding urgent, collective action. More than 720,000 people worldwide die by suicide annually. That’s one death every 43 seconds, with each tragedy rippling through families, communities and entire societies.
In a commendable and bold move aimed at streamlining public spending and ensuring better value for taxpayers’ money, the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) has recently eliminated middlemen from the procurement of medicines and clinical supplies. This decision, announced by Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao, is projected to save the ministry over N$221 million by procuring directly from international manufacturers and wholesalers.
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
KPMG South Africa, this week, released its latest global report under the theme, Banking Transformation: The New Agenda, which provides in-depth insights and practical recommendations for banks seeking to achieve operational excellence and sustainable cost management.
Erasmus Shalihaxwe
National Planning Commission (NPC) director general Kaire Mbuende, said Green Hydrogen is not a petty project as it was perceived before but the new source of income and the diversification of the country’s economy from traditional economic sectors like mining, agriculture and so forth.
Mbuende made these remarks this week during a panel discussion at the Global African Hydrogen Summit that took place in Windhoek for three days.
By Hilja Shikongo
When the name Ras Sheehama is mentioned, it immediately stirs memories of reggae rhythms that spoke to Namibia’s soul. His songs Inotila, Cassinga, City Young Girl, Kandjafa, and Money were more than melodies. They were storytelling, therapy, and resistance wrapped in music. They became an archive of a people’s struggles and triumphs, a soundtrack to Namibia’s journey from liberation to nationhood.
By Patience Makwele
Erasmus Shalihaxwe
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
Political Analyst, Ndumba Kamwanyah has denounced the melee that ensued in Parliament as a breakdown in discipline, respect for parliamentary procedures and lack of parliamentary leadership.
He called for the installation of legislation that would see members of parliament (MPs) either fined or sinned for disparaging behaviour.
By Patience Makwele
Ticket collectors employed by KeyPlot Investment, which is contracted by the City of Windhoek, say they are being paid less than half of the salaries stated in their contracts. Workers told Confidente they earn as little as N$1,000 to N$1,700 a month, despite signed contracts stipulating a monthly salary of N$3,700.
