Women’s Voices: Plural, Varied, Amplified
– Martha Mukaiwa If Namibia were an episode of Scooby Doo, the masks would be pulled off a selection of incensed leaders no doubt uttering these iconic words: “And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids.” The meddling kids in this metaphor are the Namibian youth. A brash band of mostly born-frees who’ve super charged their smart phones, logged onto Twitter and… Keep Reading
– Ndapwa Alweendo It was difficult for me to decide who my imagined reader was when I sat down to write this piece. Do I speak to other black people and possibly just encourage them to relive some of the traumas of whiteness with me? Or do I join the seemingly endless number of black people who repeatedly experience the indignity of justifying their own existence? In deciding what our… Keep Reading
– Ndapwa Alweendo Anxiety, stress and depression are some of the most common mental health concerns around the world. They can be triggered by many things, and living through a pandemic is one of them. During this year, Namibians have had to deal with more intense worries about finding/keeping jobs, keeping loved ones and family safe, and a huge amount of uncertainty about the future. All of these concerns can… Keep Reading
