insert_link Lifestyle Big deal or small beer? Saudi debates first store for booze The news that Saudi Arabia will allow its first alcohol shop has citizens and foreigners alike mulling one question: is this a minor policy tweak, or a major upheaval? Sources familiar with preparations for the store disclosed details of the plan on Wednesday, as a document circulated indicating just how carefully leaders of the teetotalling Gulf kingdom will manage its operations. Located in the capital's Diplomatic Quarter, the store will […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Alcohol Free Future Support Group founder spared some time to share insights with us Alcoholism represents a persistent condition marked by excessive alcohol consumption and a strong fixation on alcohol. One of the most critical concerns is its potential adverse impact on heart health, contributing to issues like high blood pressure and stroke. Keshia Damases Ipinge, a survivor of addiction and the creator of the Alcohol Free Future Support Group, graciously spared some time to share insights with us. todayJanuary 9, 2024 6
insert_link Interview Transcripts Initiative to Combat Alcohol Abuse: A Conversation with Keshia Damases Ipinge In a recent interview, Keshia Damases Ipinge, founder of the Alcohol-Free Futures Support Group, shed light on her motivations and the impact of her initiative aiming to assist individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. During the discussion, Ms. Ipinge shared her personal journey, revealing that her past experiences with alcoholism prompted her to create the support group. Having battled with alcohol abuse since the age of 16, she realized the destructive […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Namibia Breweries launches ‘Take a Second’ campaign Namibia Breweries Limited has launched its yearly awareness campaign called "Take a Second." The initiative, as explained by Corporate Affairs Manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu, aims to encourage positive changes in societal views on alcohol consumption. todayDecember 18, 2023 53
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia ranks 6th globally in alcohol consumption, surpasses South Africa The latest World Health Organization global status report on alcohol and health shows that Namibia, Afghanistan, the Maldives, and Eswatini have a higher average daily intake than South Africa, with the list topped by Tunisia. Meanwhile, the global prevalence of alcohol dependence is at 2.4 percent, with a legal drinking age average of 18 years worldwide. According to the WHO, overall, 5.1% of the global burden of disease and injury […] todayDecember 13, 2023 185
