cognitive development

Nedbank Namibia Supports Brain Awareness

On 27 March, Nedbank Namibia supported the Brain Awareness event held in Windhoek at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event aimed to foster a deeper understanding of brain health and neuroscience. The event, part of the global Dana Foundation’s Brain Awareness Week, was organised locally by the Benguela Neuroscience Institute and brought together leading brain specialists, and medical professionals, to discuss various aspects of brain function and health. […]

8 April, 2025 43

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Read, sing, dance and funny faces: expert tips on how you can help your baby’s development through play

By Alessandra Prioreschi, University of the Witwatersrand Play is how children learn about the world, explore their environments, and engage in physical activity. It’s also essential in nurturing children’s social, emotional and cognitive capabilities and is an important component of bonding with caregivers. Playtime for children is as important for their development as exercise is for adult health. Guidelines have been developed in South Africa, which closely […]

16 April, 2024 45

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Nine out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy – study of 8 African countries

Play and storytelling are a crucial part of children’s cognitive development. PixelCatchers Pearl S. Kyei, University of Ghana Children develop an enormous amount during their early years – socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. What happens between the ages of 0 and 8 years can predict important long-term outcomes: for example, how a child will fare at school; what their health will be like and their future earning potential. Children in […]

10 April, 2024 44