insert_link Opinion Pieces Cultivating Careers though Financial Planning in Namibia By Ronny Shapumba, Development Manager, Personal Financial Advice, Old Mutual Namibia In today's ever-evolving economy, many individuals are on the lookout for careers that not only promise financial stability but also offer personal fulfilment and room for growth. One field that's been increasingly catching the eye of aspiring professionals in Namibia is financial planning. It's not just about numbers; it's about the potential to […] todayJuly 3, 2024 19
insert_link Local The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup: Holds a critical role in youth sports development. With less than three weeks to go before the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup which will be held in Gobabis from 29 March – 2 April, sportsmen and women who have taken part in the games previously say that the competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young and upcoming athletes. Nedbank Namibia is returning as headline sponsor of the tournament. The youth sport competition […] todayMarch 14, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Looking for your ‘calling’? What people get wrong when chasing meaningful work Searching for your ‘calling’ can be a source of joy – but also stress and distraction. Tom Werner/Stone via Getty Images Garrett Potts, University of South Florida As a professor, I’m fortunate to teach a course called World Religions for Healthcare Professionals that prepares students for the spiritual and ethical issues they may encounter in their careers. But the class often boils down to life’s big questions: What makes life […] todayMarch 3, 2024 5
insert_link Lifestyle What would Carl Jung tell you to do with your spreadsheet of life goals? Throw it away and embrace the feminine Wikipedia/ETH-Bibliothek Aliette Lambert, University of Bath and George Ferns, University of Bath Current debates about gender have become polarised. These divisive arguments tend to focus on narrowly defining “man” or “woman”, rather than considering archetypal underpinnings of the feminine and masculine. For psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung and post-Jungian thinkers, these concepts are crucial to understanding gender and wider cultural dynamics. A Jungian perspective considers the feminine and masculine as […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Uganda’s staggering rate of teen motherhood can shatter life dreams A Ugandan nurse with a new mother. The country has one of the highest maternal death rates in the world, while in rural areas, young women have little access to sexual reproductive health care, including getting contraceptives to avoid becoming pregnant, often ending their life dreams of pursuing a university degree and a career. The hurdles reflect global trends. SOMERO In this East African country, many young women’s dreams of earning […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 11
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
