insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: National Mental Health Care Namibia Director Cathy Kambanda on Men’s Mental Health As we observe Men's Mental Health Care Awareness Month, Cathy Kambanda, Director of National Mental Health Care Namibia, delivers a powerful message urging men to seek help for mental health issues. Kambanda emphasizes that help is readily available and addresses the cultural and societal factors that often prevent men from reaching out. "Please reach out for help. Help is available," Kambanda begins, acknowledging the societal expectations that can discourage […] todayJune 24, 2024 20
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Nrupesh Soni: Digital Media Expert on TikTok Raises Concerns Over Privacy Renowned digital media expert Nrupesh Soni has recently expressed significant concerns about TikTok's data privacy practices. In a detailed discussion, Soni highlighted the extensive data collection conducted by the popular social media platform and the potential risks associated with its usage. "It's quite well known that TikTok reveals your private information and collects a lot more data than needed for a social media network," Soni stated. He emphasized that […] todayJune 24, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Expert Nrupesh Soni Raises Alarm Over TikTok’s Data Privacy Practices Digital media authority Nrupesh Soni has voiced serious apprehensions regarding TikTok's handling of data privacy. In a thorough analysis, Soni underscored the extensive data gathering procedures employed by the widely-used social media platform and outlined the potential risks inherent in its usage. todayJune 24, 2024 86
insert_link Namibia Cathy Kambanda Urges Men to Seek Mental Health Support as Awareness Month Nears End As Men's Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, Cathy Kambanda, Director of National Mental Health Care Namibia, delivers a poignant message encouraging men to seek assistance for mental health challenges. Kambanda emphasizes the accessibility of help and tackles the cultural and societal barriers that frequently deter men from seeking support. todayJune 24, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Aviation Leaders Gathered in Windhoek for Final Day of African Development Conference Global aviation industry leaders have converged in Windhoek for the concluding day of the Aviation Development Africa Conference. Hosted by the Namibia Airports Company at the Movenpick Hotel, this annual forum unites key stakeholders from airlines, airports, tourism boards, government officials, and industry experts. Chief Executive of Namibia Airports Company, Bisey Uirab. todayJune 24, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia High Court’s Landmark Ruling: A Victory for LGBTI Rights The High Court has declared the common law offences of sodomy and unnatural sexual offences unconstitutional, marking a historic victory for LGBTI rights in Namibia. This landmark ruling, initiated by activist Friedel Dausab, is a significant step towards ending discrimination and affirming constitutional rights. It aligns Namibia with global human rights standards, and civil society organisations are committed to working with the government to ensure its effective implementation and further […] todayJune 24, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Urban and Rural Development Urges Unity Among Local Leaders for Effective Service Delivery Erastus Uutoni, the Urban and Rural Development minister, emphasizes the importance of unity among local and regional authority leaders to enhance service delivery. Speaking at the inauguration of the Uis Settlement Office, Uutoni criticized political divisions hindering development and economic growth, urging leaders to prioritize community welfare over partisan interests. Uis, with a population of over 3,600, seeks improved governance following its 2010 settlement status change. todayJune 21, 2024 26
insert_link 1 Namibia Namibian court strikes down law criminalising same-sex relationships A top Namibian court this morning struck down the African country's colonial-era laws criminalising same-sex relationships, in a victory for the LGBTQ community. "The common law offence of sodomy is declared unconstitutional and invalid," the high court in the capital, Windhoek, wrote in its verdict. It also declared unconstitutional the offence of "unnatural sexual offences". str-ub/zam/kjm AFP (NAMPA / AFP) todayJune 21, 2024 37 1
insert_link Namibia National Planning Commission Director General Blames Political Infighting for Stalled Development Projects Obeth Kandjoze, Director General of Namibia's National Planning Commission, criticized local and regional councils for failing to complete development projects, attributing the delays to political coalitions' internal conflicts. Kandjoze highlighted that funds are often returned to the Treasury due to councillors' inability to reach consensus, prioritizing party rivalries over public interests. His remarks came amidst discussions on the green hydrogen project during his visit to the Kunene Region. todayJune 21, 2024 10