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Culture

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Opinion Pieces

Men’s mental health matters: breaking down barriers and seeking support

      In Namibia, as in many parts of the world, there's a silent struggle happening among men – a struggle with mental health. But why is it silent? Why aren't we talking about it more openly? The truth is, there are several reasons why men tend to keep their mental health struggles to themselves. For one, there's this idea that men should be tough, strong, and always in […]

todayMay 17, 2024 8

Namibia

Oshikoto Region Recognizes Urgent Need to Prioritize Art Education

Ester Leonard, head of the lifelong learning division in Oshikoto's Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture, stresses the vital role of art in learners’ development. The directorate is conducting school visits to understand challenges faced by art teachers, leading up to a workshop later this year. Leonard highlights widespread neglect of art education in the region, despite it being a subject up to Grade 7, with many teachers lacking expertise […]

todayMay 13, 2024 14

Namibia

Khomas Region and Jiangsu Province partner on priority areas

The Khomas Regional Council has signed a work plan with a delegation from the Jiangsu province of China. The plan focuses on essential priority areas including science, technology, education, culture, sports, health, trade and investment, agriculture, environment protection, tourism, and human resources, in line with the existing twinning partnership. Governor of the Khomas Region Laura McLeod-Katjirua.

todayApril 23, 2024 28

Africa

Beyond images of war: Sammy Baloji’s work captures DR Congo’s vibrant arts and culture, challenging western views

      By Pierre-Philippe Fraiture, University of Warwick   The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is all too often associated with violent conflict, at the expense of its positive aspects. Reports on this huge country, the second largest in Africa after Algeria, and nearly twice the size of South Africa, tend to overlook its intellectual and artistic vibrancy. My research has focused on this part of the continent. This […]

todayApril 16, 2024 10

Lifestyle

Holi: what the clouds of colour in the Hindu festival mean

Dibakar Roy|Unsplash Rina Arya, University of Hull Holi is one of the most vibrant and fun festivals in the Hindu calendar. It’s practised across India (though mainly in the north), Nepal and throughout south Asian diasporic communities. The date of Holi varies in accordance with the lunar calendar but the festival often takes place in February or March. In 2024, it’s celebrated on March 25. People gather together to throw […]

todayApril 2, 2024 19

Business / Economics

The transformative power of employee engagement

      By Hilma Vilho, Organisational Effectiveness and Wellness Specialist, Old Mutual Namibia   In the changing world of modern workplaces, one element stands out as a key to success: employee engagement. It is more than just a buzzword; it is a game changer with the power to transform organisations from within. Beyond the human resource manuals and performance indicators, deep reality organisations need to always remember is that […]

todayMarch 13, 2024 13

Africa

This popular floating restaurant was on the rocks until Frida Njeri took over

    By Velma Pamela, bird story agency   There are no land rates for this bar and restaurant that floats on the sea waters of the Lamu Island in Kenya. People have lived here for over 700 years. Lamu Old Town is older than Zanzibar, and other settlements in East Africa where Bantu, Arabic, Persian, Indian, and European influences fused into the Swahili culture. The town, with its relatively […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 11

Africa

Oromia makes up a third of Ethiopia’s landmass and is key to its fortunes: expert unpacks its significance

    By Bizuneh Yimenu, University of Birmingham   Ethiopia’s largest and most populous region, Oromia, has been in the news following reports of a rise in kidnappings for ransom. The region is no stranger to war and strife. Its people have long fought against political marginalisation. But the region is more than just the site of conflict. We asked Bizuneh Yimenu, who’s researched the region for over a decade […]

todayFebruary 19, 2024 29

Lifestyle

Are you really in love? How expanding your love lexicon can change your relationships and how you see yourself

Language can steer your heart in unexpected ways. VLADGRIN/Stock via Getty Images Plus Georgi Gardiner, University of Tennessee What is love? Could those feelings you label as love be something else? What about infatuation? Obsession? A passing fancy? Being smitten? Enthrallment? Beguilement? Lust? A crush? A squish? Platonic admiration? Why do people categorize some attachments as romantic love but not others? Suppose Holly meets someone on vacation. They quickly become […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 11

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