Finding out one suffers from a serious disease can trigger distress. It is against this background, that the Cancer Association of Namibia has established a Circle of Hope project where cancer patients and families can get psychological support.

Thirty-seven learners from JA Nell secondary school at Keetmanshoop in the //Karas Region took part in a two-week special camp to promote healthy living, with the support of students from Cardiff University and UNAM.

Communities across the country are encouraged to visit libraries and make use of these facilities for their own benefit.

The //Karas Region Council is hard at work to bring much needed development to the residents of the Snyfontein settlement in the Berseba constituency. Acting Chief Regional Officer, Augustinus Ucham made these remarks when he addressed residents of the settlement.

Namibians directly affected by the slowdown in the country’s economy are appealing to the government to initiate community projects that would create jobs as well guarantee food security. Mix Informal Settlement outside Windhoek already has a high unemployment rate and those who bring home an income work as casual workers.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development and Family Affairs is on a series of familiarisation visits to Health facilities in the Otjozondjupa Region. The committee is investigating the challenges facing health centres, as well as advocating and sensitising communities around issues of sexual reproduction health.