insert_link Health / Medical Interview: MS Namibia Launches Fifth Annual Jeans for Hope Day to Support Patients MS Namibia has announced the return of its Jeans for Hope Day campaign on Friday, 1 August, aimed at raising awareness and funds for Namibians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and can lead to symptoms such as numbness, vision problems, fatigue, loss of coordination, and cognitive challenges. Founder Bianca Ozcan explained that MS is considered a rare disease […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Interview: Empowering Youth Through Mental Health and Entrepreneurship in Otavi National Mental Health Care, led by founder Cathy Kambanda, has successfully completed a year-long program aimed at combating depression and suicide among young people by empowering them to become entrepreneurs. The initiative, which ran from July 2024 to June 2025 in Otavi, was funded by B2Gold, Ohorongo Cement, and Kambanda’s personal contribution. Fifteen youth participants were selected, including young entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, those with business ideas but […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Interview: Geluk Psychological Services Expands Pro Bono Clinic to Support Mental Health in the Community Established in 2023, Geluk Psychological Services’ Pro Bono Clinic began as a small initiative to provide free therapy sessions for existing clients and community members unable to afford mental health support. Since then, it has grown into a consistent monthly program dedicated to serving the wider population. Hina Matengu, a psychologist at Geluk, highlights the clinic’s core mission: “Our goal has always been to be present for our clients […] today24 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Youth Must Own NDP 6, Says NUY’s Tjipura Tjipura Tjipura from Namibia United Youth (NUY), an umbrella body for youth-led organisations, has called on Namibian youth to take charge of the country’s development trajectory by critically engaging with the newly launched National Development Plan 6 (NDP 6). Speaking ahead of a virtual youth dialogue set for today, 24 July at 2pm, Tjipura said it is essential for young people to examine whether NDP 6 reflects their lived […] today24 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Activist Questions ReconAfrica’s Oil Claims and Namcor Share Deal Silence Social justice advocate Roob Parker is demanding answers over what he calls a troubling lack of transparency surrounding ReconAfrica’s operations in Namibia. In an interview, Parker questioned why a 2022 letter of intent — which proposed the sale of 5% of Namcor’s shares in ReconAfrica — never materialized into a completed transaction. “The shares were supposed to be sold at roughly $4 to $4.50 each, but here we are, years […] today23 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Nutrition and Food Security Alliance Launches Nationwide Breastfeeding Survey The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is once again spearheading efforts to improve child nutrition with the launch of its latest breastfeeding survey. Building on last year’s focus on breastfeeding in the workplace and general workplace wellness, this year’s survey takes a broader look at breastfeeding experiences across Namibian society. Ben Shernick, Director of NAFSAN, explained that the survey aims to capture perspectives from both women […] today21 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE | Woman Speaks Out: Allegations Against Former Minister Detailed in Emotional Interview In an exclusive interview with NewsOnOne's Hertha Ekandjo, Dyna Mengela, the woman at the center of a rape allegation against former environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta, has spoken publicly for the first time—detailing what she describes as a traumatic and complex series of events. Mengela, who shares a child with Shifeta, alleges that she was raped by the former minister in the early hours of 21 March 2025 […] today17 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Digital Expert Warns of Growing Dangers on WhatsApp for Children Rising Risks on WhatsApp for Kids Digital safety expert Nrupesh Soni has sounded the alarm on increasing dangers facing children on WhatsApp, especially through the platform’s new unregulated channels. These channels, which lack moderation or rating systems, are flooding with adult content, gambling links, and child exploitation material. Shockingly, kids as young as 10 years old are being exposed to these risks. How Kids Are Being Targeted Soni explained that […] today17 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Unemployment’s Silent Toll on Mental Health: Katjijova Speaks Out Unemployment isn’t just an economic challenge — it’s a deep psychological battle that many Namibians face alone. Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova says the effects of joblessness can be devastating, stripping individuals of their sense of purpose and self-worth. “Not being employed has a negative psychological impact on any individual, especially if they have the skills but can’t find work,” Katjijova explains. She warns that persistent unemployment often leaves people with […] today14 July, 2025