insert_link 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 6
insert_link Lifestyle Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don’t understand some concepts. In some countries, cultural norms may mean it’s considered inappropriate for adults and […] todayApril 29, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Academics with disabilities: South African universities need an overhaul to make them genuinely inclusive Academics with disabilities need support to ensure they’re fully included in university life. LumiNola By Sibonokuhle Ndlovu, University of Johannesburg Very little research has been conducted about academics with disabilities working in South African universities. This means their stories, and the challenges they face in the daily demands of their jobs, are not often told. Sibonokuhle Ndlovu, who holds a PhD in education and lectures on the […] todayApril 23, 2024 12
insert_link Local Perseverance drives real estate in the coast While celebrating their achievements and rewards for 2023 in the real estate industry at the annual Bank Windhoek Coastal Estate Agent Awards, estate agents said hard work and perseverance are essential for their business. The award ceremony took place on Friday, 5 April 2024, in Swakopmund. Estate agents and agencies received recognition from Bank Windhoek and its conveyancing partners, Dr. Werder Kauta and Hoveka CC. The estate agents’ […] todayApril 8, 2024 7
insert_link World Gangs, kidnappings, murders: why thousands of Rohingya are desperately trying to escape refugee camps by boats By Ruth Wells, UNSW Sydney and Max William Loomes, UNSW Sydney Late last week, a boat crammed with Rohingya refugees fleeing a squalid camp in Bangladesh capsized off the coast of Indonesia. Around 75 people were rescued, including nine children, but more than 70 are missing and presumed dead. This tragedy isn’t an isolated incident. The number of Rohingya people trying to escape refugee camps by boat has […] todayMarch 27, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Yango supports football fans and local talents during Africa’s biggest Football Festival Yango, an international tech company and one of the leading ride-hailing services in Africa, is not standing on the sidelines of this African football celebration ongoing in Côte d'Ivoire. Football unites different nations and people. This championship is not only a celebration of football in Africa, but also a competition of national teams. To show its support and enhance the journey of the fans, Yango has produced an […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 13
Oshiwambo Omutoolinghundana kwali nale mo DRC, Joelle Bile elikufamo mefiyafano lekondjelo loshipundi shoupresident. Oo ali nale omutoolinghundana mo DRC, Joelle Bile okwa lopotwa elikufamo mefiyafano lekondjelo loshipundi shoupresident noku waimina eyambidido lomupreident eli koshipund,i FelixTshisekedi. Momushangwa oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki onghela , Bile, 51, okwati etokolo lokweefapo ekondjelo loshipundi shoupresident okwe lininga meyambidodo louwa woshilongo. elikufemo laye ola fiya , Marie-José Ifoku, oye aeke akale omukainhu mekondjelo loshipundi shoupresident oo alinale ngoloneya woshitopolwa sha Tshuapa. Metine oCandidate, ikwao Patrice Majondo Mwamba naye okwa lopotelwe elikufamo […] todayDecember 16, 2023 5 1
insert_link Business / Economics ATIDI signs partnership agreement to underwrite AMEA Power’s 20 MW Solar Project in Uganda African Trade & Investment Development Insurance, ATIDI, announced its intent to support the 20 MW Ituka West Nile Uganda Ltd solar project developed by AMEA Power, a Dubai-based Independent Power Producer (IPP). ATIDI will support the project via its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) by providing payment guarantees for the benefit of the project on behalf of the Ugandan national power utility, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). The partnership was announced in a signing […] todayDecember 15, 2023 28
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.
