Do not alienate & ridicule those who fear the vaccinations. Find creative and inclusive ways to address the deep rooted fear says Keulder. #NamAfroBarometer

A majority of Namibians believe prayer trumps the effectiveness of vaccines, a new survey has found. CLICK link to read more: we.com.na/news/namibian-…

Despite a raft of reliable proof that prisons are HIV hotspots, Namibia’s prison authorities continue to balk against handing out condoms. we.com.na/news/prison-se…

The homophobic stance of Nam authorities is at the root of prison condom bans - despite clear evidence that prisons are HIV hotspots & sex (rape & consensual) takes place. The choice to use a condom should lie with inmates, not prison authorities. we.com.na/news/prison-se…

How has the pandemic affected your mental wellbeing? And what healthy / unhealthy coping measures did you develop to address the impact? If you want to share your story, please DM me or mail me at [email protected] I would like to interview you for video / article. Thank you.

I understand this is a sensitive subject. And if you would like to chat for the article anonymously, that would also be fine. This idea stems from my personal struggles during the pandemic. And I would like to shed some light on this, with your help if possible.

Trauma as Namibia's third wave turns deadly youtu.be/pTnpGakec44 via YouTube

Experts warn that the devastating emotional blow of the pandemic on mental health is not only underestimated but severely neglected. we.com.na/news/the-unspo…

Namibia's deadly third wave has not only overwhelmed the health system, but is taking a heavy toll on the mental health of Namibians. Watch here: shorturl.at/emBE1

Fantastic article on the looming mental health crisis - especially in the Namibian workplace - due to Covid-19. Employers take note. Don't turn a blind eye. indd.adobe.com/view/8be9bc1d-…

Jo-Maré Duddy writes: "More than 3 out of 10 Namibians last year suffered severe food insecurity due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession. republikein.com.na/nuus/biggest-i…

Last year Nam economists warned that extreme hunger, and inequality, ferment civil unrest. "A hungry man is an angry man." Someone just needs to pull the trigger - but the tragic unrest is ultimately rooted in decades of abject poverty & hopelessness. namibiansun.com/news/hunger-co…

For 30 years, Kapuka KaNauyala residents have used a hill at the centre of the informal settlement as a toilet. This raises questions of the sanitation challenges faced by 1000's of Namibians daily in informal settlements. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=rp4qQR…

Democracy, wins. Equality, prevails 🏳️‍🌈🇳🇦🏳️‍⚧️

Member of the counsel laughingly said minors engage in transactional sex for 'iPhones'. With that level of empathy for the reality of women, no wonder you think something as traumatic as abortion in this country is something women would choose to do lightly #LegalizeAbortionNA

WATCH: Teary-eyed parents of missing Lüderitz boy Spencer Nakale are keeping their faith that one day they will reunite with him again - alive and well. youtube.com/watch?v=MJipVF…

UNDERPAID- Journalist Jemima Beukus said that Namibian journalist are underpaid and some can barely even afford to pay transport to go home from office. “I know of journalists who at some point had no place to stay because of the gross underpayment.” Video: Julia Heita

Unimaginable agony. One thing is for sure, the authorities have to ramp up their efforts - and provide answers why there is not even a single lead to date - to find out what happened. As the dad says: This cannot go on. youtube.com/watch?v=MJipVF…

This after the minister appealed to overturn a High Court decision granting citizenship to the children of Namibian Phillip Lühl who is in a same sex marriage.

Watershed judgment around the corner. #Namibia #Equality #AboutTime we.com.na/news/anxiety-h…