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December 14, 2024
Tag: wellbeing
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Media viability should include journalists’ well-being – union
The Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) has drawn attention to the needs of journalists, following a report highlighting the threatened longevity of media houses. The recent media viability briefing paper produced by Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) noted that newspapers specifically are concerned about the survival of quality and public interest-oriented journalism which underpins...
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Rising crime poses a significant threat to Namibians’ well-being – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama Hidipo Hamata, a Member of Parliament from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has voiced serious concerns about the alarming surge in criminal activities in Namibia, emphasizing the significant threat it poses to the safety and well-being of citizens. Hamata made these remarks while contributing to a motion tabled in Parliament this week, which...
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Prioritize Local Health Systems for African Well-being – Namibia Daily News
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, Oct. 19 — In his keynote address during the three-day Africa Health Indaba, Namibian Health Minister, Kalumbi Shangula, emphasized the critical need for robust, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems deeply rooted in local communities to achieve universal health coverage. Shangula addressed numerous challenges confronting African healthcare systems, such as poverty, unequal resource...
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Unlocking the Power of Workplace Wellness in Namibia: Elevating Employee Satisfaction, Retention, and Well-Being Beyond the Bottom Line
By Sharon Kasote, Old Mutual Namibia Group Wellness Officer Workplace wellness programmes have become increasingly prevalent in organisations worldwide, and the Namibian market is no exception. Traditionally, the success of such initiatives has been measured solely in financial terms, focusing on their impact on the company’s bottom line. However, forward-thinking organisations are now recognising that...
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Klazen wants elderly’s well-being prioritised
Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister, Derek Klazen, has highlighted the importance of providing decent shelter for and taking care of the elderly, saying it preserves the history they have garnered. Klazen was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the commencement of construction of a new senior citizens’ home in Walvis Bay’s Narraville residential area on...