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After decades of misdiagnosis and a suicide attempt, Jim Love finally got the right treatment for bipolar disorder. Now he's helping others navigate the mental health system that once failed him.
Namibia's National Assembly Speaker is pushing for full recognition and reparations for communities affected by the 1904-1908 genocide. Her message highlights resilience and the ongoing journey toward healing.
Namibia's prime minister announced an ambitious plan to give every village in the country two water boreholes. The initiative aims to fight malnutrition, create rural jobs, and boost food security through community gardens.
A solar recycling company is building the infrastructure to handle millions of old panels before the tsunami hits. SOLARCYCLE is racing ahead of a recycling crisis that could define clean energy's next chapter.
A systems engineer argues we need to openly acknowledge and regulate how technology shapes our behavior. By naming "social engineering" honestly, we can protect users from manipulation while harnessing design for good.
A paleontologist who dreamed of naming a dinosaur as a kid just identified a 27-ton giant from his homeland Thailand. The discovery fulfills a childhood promise and opens new chapters in Southeast Asian prehistory.
NamWater postponed a planned 24-hour water interruption in Windhoek just one day before it was scheduled, giving residents more time to prepare. The outage is now set for June 5 to allow essential electrical work at a key water treatment plant.
In a region once dominated by male farming decisions, Dipali Thodsare built a farmer cooperative from the ground up that now empowers 2,500 women. Her sustainable soybean and pulse operation in Maharashtra is transforming both agriculture and household power dynamics.
Namibian farmers visiting Kenya discovered that households with just two cows can escape poverty through cooperative farming and value addition. The simple zero-grazing system could transform Namibia's approach to rural development.
Namibia's health ministry is turning medicine shortages into an opportunity for accountability by publishing monthly delivery updates. The move brings hope to a system currently operating at 60% capacity.
Australian soccer star Sam Kerr ended her legendary Chelsea career exactly how she started it—with a spectacular goal. The 32-year-old Matildas captain tied the club's all-time scoring record in an emotional final match that had fans renaming Stamford Bridge "Samford Bridge" for the day.
After Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami, scientists discovered that the ancient concept of "ibasho" (belonging and social connection) helped survivors recover mentally and rebuild their lives. Communities that fostered these bonds saw better long-term mental health outcomes and reduced dementia risks.
Nigeria is considering offering visa-free entry to Rwandans after Rwanda granted Nigerians 30-day visa-free status. The move could make travel easier for millions across Africa's two most dynamic economies.
A major global water organization just moved its headquarters from Sweden to Windhoek, Namibia. The historic shift makes Namibia the first country in the Global South to host an international water governance hub.
Namibia's Oshikoto region just landed crucial funding to tackle a water crisis affecting thousands who travel miles for drinkable water. The project will drill new wells, fix broken infrastructure, and revive a historic canal to ensure clean water reaches remote communities.
When 64 million cubic meters of rock crashed into an Alaska fjord last August, the resulting tsunami stripped trees 1,578 feet high—but everyone made it out safely. Scientists are now using the event to help protect future visitors to glacier country.
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The beloved naturalist who inspired generations of scientists turns 100, and researchers have honored him in the most fitting way possible: naming about 50 newly discovered creatures after him. From zombie fungi to ancient birds, each species tells a story of how one broadcaster changed the face of science.
A scholarship athlete from Namibia just became her country's first woman to win silver in wrestling at the continental level. The achievement caps years of quiet investment in young African athletes finally paying off on the world stage.
Namita Kulkarni had no formal art training when she answered a Facebook callout in December 2021. Seven days later, the Bengaluru painter was commissioned to create a human rights series now headed to the UN.
Scientists celebrated Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday by naming a tiny Chilean wasp after him. The discovery highlights how millions of species are still waiting to be found, even in museum collections.
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