My Quarantine Experience – Namibians share their stories

As we proceed with the new normal of life in the time of COVID-19, many Namibians are now having to be quarantined for various reasons with the number of quarantined people standing at over 800 people on Tuesday. We chat to two Namibians who’ve gone through quarantine to hear just what the experience is like … Mwahafar Ndilula returned to …

Safe sex in the time of COVID-19

So we are living through the world’s greatest pandemic right now. But as scary as that is, human nature remains the same and some of us will still be getting freaky because – yes the situation is bad – but life goes on right?  So … how does one engage in safe sex while social distancing? How do we stay …

TribeFire Studios Masterclass in Collaboration with Think Human Being

Topic: Your Business From Short Term Crisis to a resilient new normal The COVID-19 crisis will stand out in years to come as a highly disruptive game-changer for businesses globally. We all struggle to regain our balance,  searching for a new normal. In media we have been wrestling with disruption for some years now,  and as COVID-19 accelerates the pace,  …

To mask or not to mask?

That has been the burning question since the Coronavirus outbreak which led to overburdened health sectors across the world. These burdens include a shortage of medical face masks for health workers, caused mainly by increasing demand from the general public.  But what is the science behind face masks and how effective are they in slowing down the spread of COVID-19?  …

FNB Group Economist Ruusa Nandago on the impact of COVID-19

Namibia and the world at large are going through quite a scary time as the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on everything from our work arrangements to our social lifestyles and most significantly on our economies. Joining 99FM in a telephonic interview, FNB Group Economist Ruusa Nandago shared valuable insights into the impact of COVID-19 on the Namibian economy and …

Finance wise: Four things to do during #Lockdown 

So you’re keeping fit, eating well and practicing all safety precautions to keep your family safe from the Coronavirus.  But what precautions are you taking to ensure that you and your family are taking care of financially during the lockdown or should anyone of you contract the virus? And if you are one of the lucky ones to still be …

How art is living beyond the global lockdown 

While Namibian artists from all disciplines have not taken advantage of digital platforms, recent developments around the world have made it clear that digital is the way to go.  Around the world, artists and art collectors have embraced the digital age with museums curating collections on a virtual space to musicians prioritizing online sales to physical distribution which has been …

Health, hygiene and COVID-19

There has never been a time in modern history when hygiene has been of utmost importance for every person on the planet as it is today. We are now more than ever compelled to practice the best hygiene to not only keep ourselves safe but others as well.  Follow these personal and household hygiene practices to keep you and your …

Help flatten the curve – Stay home!

While some people are starting to understand the importance of staying home to help slow down the rate of Coronavirus infections, many still do not fully grasp why staying at home is so crucial.  ‘Flattening the curve’, a term coined by epidemiologists is the idea that increased social distancing slows the spread of the virus, helping to avoid a spike …

World Tuberculosis Day 2020: TB in the time of the Coronavirus

Commemorated every year on 24 March, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is aimed at raising awareness about the devastating health, economic and social consequences of Tuberculosis (TB). This year, World TB day is being commemorated under the theme ‘It’s Time’ – signifying a need to accelerate the response to TB.  It has become even more critical to maintain and safeguard prevention, …