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NGAMBO CHIRAWU A MOTHER AND BUSINESS WOMAN WHO LEFT THE CORPORATE WORLD IN 2008. SHE PROUDLY OWNS BUSINESSES THAT STARTED AT ZERO TO A 7 FIGURE TURNOVER ANNUALLY. SHE IS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LIFUCHI GROUP

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INSPIRE MANGA MUKENA Editor In Chief EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES: Manga Mukena +264 (0) 8171 60620 theinspiremag2020@gmail.com GRAPHIC DESIGN: StreetLeader Creative CC PUBLISHERS: Brandhut Consultancy CC PRINTERS: Solitaire Press Brahman Street Northern Industrial Windhoek, Namibia

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Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Inspire Lifestyle Magazine.

Bible Verse Of The Month Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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BEHIND THE SCENES

EDITOR’S NOTE

“Two things remain irretrievable; time and a first impression.” - Cynthia Ozick Any first is unforgettable!

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his edition is a first for the Inspire lifestyle magazine and am sure you will agree with me, that any journey of “firsts” has challenges. Our journey leading to the publication of Inspire has been a beautiful learning curve.

We researched, we engaged and found that there was a gap in the market for a “feel good” local lifestyle magazine.

And long story short, here we are, the first of its kind in Namibia.

Our magazine is available to you for “free” not only in physical print but also digitally so that you can access it at your convenience, whenever, wherever. Visit the inspire Facebook page @Inspire for more details.

Through the pages of Inspire, we will tell your stories of inspiration and triumph, we will explore leisure, cuisine, lifestyle, business, finance, love, health and culture with you, wherever you may be in our beautiful Namibia, if you are a Namibian in the diaspora, Inspire will bring home to you in every edition. Inspire is really about YOU and your life journey.

In this edition, we share the phenomenal inspirational stories of four dynamic women, each from a different age generation but have commonalities in their determination,

ambition and challenges. These stories bring home the fact that despite our social standing in life, we are more similar than different as a people.

We also bring you motivational and survival articles for yourselves and your businesses post the COVID-19 pandemic and many more real and relevant topical issues.

We remain Inspired by you and would therefore like to hear your thoughts on our maiden edition, or if you would like us to share your story. Please feel free to contact us on theinspiremag2020@gmail.com.

We hope that our stories, tips and information help motivate and encourage you in your life journey.

Until the next November Inspire Edition, Dream big, stay positive, work hard, and enjoy the Inspire journey with us.

Manga Mukena, Managing Partner of Brandhut Consultancy CC and Inspire Lifestyle Magazine founder, PGD, University of Cape Town.

She has 18 years of experience in brand, marketing, customer experience, project management, sales, public relations and publishing.

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Rewarding Financial Planning

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Owning Her Success One Accolade At A Time

New Kid On The Block Inamutila - RoofEmma Craft Beer Theofelus DE PUTY MI NISTE R OF INF ORMA TION COMMUN ICA TION TE CHNOL OGY R EP UBL IC

INSURANCE

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Woman on Top

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Investments Rewarding Financial Planning

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Entrepreneurs

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The Digital Age vs Your Insurance

Owning Her Success One Accolade At A Time

Morna Ikona

Juliet Chinembiri

Buying and Selling Shares

POETRY Brand corner

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Customer Experience (CX) and Your Business

Innovation

New Kid On The Block - Roof Craft Beer

Spot The Signs Of Abuse

Health Segment

Stronger Support Systems Amidst Covid-19

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Cover Feature

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Future Forward

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Pandeni Mwandingi Kapia

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Travel

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Cuisine

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Hair Tips for kids

Tashia Travels

Prawns in Coconut Sauce

Chill Time

Stream on Netflix

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Prostate Cancer

Opinion Piece

Kiddies Segment

Veggie Salad

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Home and Leisure

A Legacy In The Making

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Social Awareness

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Exclusive Books

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"There is power in women who support each other and understand that another woman’s success is not your failure. Here’s to celebrating a fellow woman’s success without questioning your own.”

- Inspire Magazine

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INSURANCE

The digital age VS your insurance A

s consumers we have become so free on social media that we share most of our daily activities with our friends, fans or followers on social media pages. Like most people, we use our cellphones while driving and we post Instagram stories while commuting.

What we are not aware of is that these posts could hurt us at a later stage.

When it comes to Insurance company claims, It may be found that as a client, you where wreckless and have unknowingly broken the law. When assessing claims, there is a possibility that your social media page maybe checked and repeated documented reckless behavior may nullify your cover for accidental damage.

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Not enough people understand the seriousness of social media. While these platforms are fun and informative, what is done online can have legal implications. And, anyone can check your social media activities without your consent.

Companies such as Facebook and Twitter can, as per their terms and conditions, hand over social media activity if a legal request is made.

Facebook does not need to notify you at all. Twitter says it will attempt to notify you and, it is not prohibited to share some information about the request.

While it’s rare for insurers to go through social media accounts, they may choose to do so if it is an unusual or suspicious claim.

How to void such a scenario: 1. UNDERSTAND THE CONTRACT Make sure you carefully read and understand your contract, especially the part about exclusions. This is where the insurer tells you the circumstances under which it may not pay you out. Insurers are required by law to tell you the circumstances under which they will only pay some of your claims, and their expectations of you as a policy holder. Some of the leading reasons for rejection is the content you publicly share, which could be used against you.

2. BE HONEST While insurers prefer that you tell them the truth about all the risks upfront, they also conduct their own investigations. This may include looking at your social media page. For example, if you often drive recklessly, the company may decide not to cover you or do so at a higher premium because you are a riskier client. Also, while rare, there are people who attempt to defraud their insurers with bogus claims. So insurers need to ensure that claims are legitimate and this can make them look for additional information.

3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR SAFETY. The internet and social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have made it easy and normal for us to share private information with hundreds and sometimes hundreds of thousands of people. Because of this, you lose control of how far or where your information ends up that you share with friends, colleagues and followers.

Screen grabs also make it possible for your information to be saved even if you delete the post.

Be cautious of sharing too much on social media, things such as the route you run, where you live, where you are staying in the event of travel and anything that can put you in danger.

With tools such as Google Street View, someone with time and will can easily find out where you live based on posts. So, you need to be cautious because criminals are also on social media.

Caution must be exercised on social media not just for insurance purposes but for your safety in a highly connected digital age.

If you feel your claim has been unfairly rejected, you have recourse with Namfisa for short term Insurance, however kindly first exhaust the internal complaints process of your insurer before approaching external sources.

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INVESTMENTS

REWARDING FINANCIAL PLANNING Personal Financial Plan

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our Nedbank financial planner will work with you to create the ideal personal financial plan for you, taking into consideration your particular circumstances and preferences, as well as your vision for your financial future.

1. Risk Planning

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This entails planning for everything from simple cars and households insurance and more complicated life cover, to providing for your dependents or liabilities in the event of death, dread disease or disablement, as well as potential loss of income owing to retrenchment or business closure.

2. Estate Planning

Estate planning is not just about ensuring that you have a will and that your wishes are adhered to in terms of distributing your assets upon your death. Your financial planner can assist you to ensure that you structure your estate effectively to protect your beneficiaries and preserve your assets. Your financial planner will also help you provide for sufficient liquidity during winding up of your estate and calculate what estate duties will become payable.

3. Retirement Planning

If the value of money halves every five years, how much will you need to live on each month when you retire? Your financial planner can

"Your financial planner can assist you to ensure that you structure your estate effectively to protect your beneficiaries and preserve your assets."

If the value of money halves every five years, how much will you need to live on each month when you retire? Your financial planner can tell you exactly how much you will need and show you how to create enough wealth so that you can maintain your independence, be able to afford the best health care and have the financial freedom to enjoy your retirement.

4. Domestic And Offshore Investment

Planning

Your investment is obviously a key component of your overall financial plan. Your planner will advise you on the optimal mix of global, international and domestic funds and investments created to meet your exact needs and goals. Your planner will also monitor these

investments over time to ensure that they continue to meet your ever-evolving lifestyle and goals.

5. Business Continuity

If you have own business or are a key partner in a business, you will also want to be certain that the future of that business is insured in the event of your death or disability. Your financial planner is able to advise you on how to provide for this eventuality in your overall financial plan and suggest and implement a plan in this regard.

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INVESTMENTS

Buying and Selling Shares

By Dantagos Jimmy-Melani - Ndapunikwa Investments

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t may surprise some to learn that shares, also known as equity, are a part of nearly every investment product sold to individuals and companies wishing to grow their savings in Namibia.

During the last 12 months (ending August 2020) an investment into the locally listed companies on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) resulted in a -24.4% return on investment (a loss of 24.4%), as measured by the NSX Local Index. This means that an amount of N$1000.00 invested, would have reduced to N$756 over the period. In the last five years, the NSX Local Index has provided average annual returns of 15.81 percent, and has been up as high as 23.6% (2016) and down as low as the recent -24.4% in 2020. These numbers make the buying and selling of shares one of the greatest tools ever invented for building wealth. However, before starting on the road to financial freedom, one needs to have a solid understanding of what shares are and how they trade in the market. Shares can (and do) create wealth for investors, but they also carry the risk of major losses.

The key to protecting yourself in the equity market is to understand where you are putting your money.

The purpose of this article is therefore to provide the foundation you need to make investment informed

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decisions about shares. I will start by explaining what a share is, how shares are traded, and finally, how you can buy and sell shares for yourself.

Simply put, a share, also known as equity, gives you as an investor a part in the ownership of a company.

Shares represent a claim on the company's assets and earnings. As you acquire more shares, your ownership in the company increases. As one of the many owners or shareholders of a company, you have a claim (albeit usually very small) to everything the company owns. You are also entitled to your share of the company 's profits, usually distributed via dividends, as well as any voting rights attached to the share.

How Shares are Traded Most shares are traded on stock exchanges, which are places where buyers and sellers meet and decide on a price. The purpose of a stock market is to facilitate the exchange of shares and other securities between buyers and sellers, thereby reducing the risks of investing. In Namibia the trading of shares takes place on the Namibian Stock

"As one of the many owners or shareholders of a company, you have a claim (albeit usually very small) to everything the company owns" Exchange, and must be executed via a registered stockbroker, an agent who facilitate the trading of shares. Therefore in order to invest in shares directly, an individual or company must approach a stockbroker registered with the Namibian Stock Exchange and instruct the stockbroker to buy and sell shares on their client account.

You can also invest in shares by approaching an investment management company or other financial services provider, offering savings products that include shares as an investment vehicle. These firms usually have a range of products for individuals and companies to choose from, which comply with all the relevant regulations. When choosing such an investment product it is wise to receive professional

financial advice in order to determine your appetite for risky investments, the portion of your budget that can be allocated to investment savings, your investment return objectives, and the time period over which you wish to invest before you need your money back.

It must be emphasized that there are no guarantees when it comes to individual shares. Some companies pay out dividends, others do not. Without dividends, an investor can make money when there is an increase in the share price. Companies issuing shares to the public can also go bankrupt, in which case your investment may be worth nothing.

So investment in shares is usually not advisable for the overly conservative person, who requires assurances and guarantees. But for those who have the stomach for risk, shares may just be the right place to start building your financial future.

For more information and training on shares and other types of investments, contact: Ndapunikwa Investments at: info@ndapunikwa.com or visit our website www.ndapunikwa.com.

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BRAND CORNER

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (CX) AND YOUR BUSINESS! Manga Mukena (UCT Marketing PGD) Owner & Managing Partner Brandhut Consultancy CC

While Business to consumer (B2C) companies are always looking to create and offer services than can beat the competition and capture public attention, it is important to note that the business landscape has evolved and changed, primarily with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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fter the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial pinch is being felt globally. Budgets have been cut and we have seen many businesses close down, resulting in job losses and reduced production. Disposable income has reduced and consumers have not only become more attentive to products and services on offer, but they are now more conscience of the cost benefit ratio of every purchase.

The upside is that 86% of buyers are willing to pay more for better customer experience. A recent study by the Temkin Group found that companies who invest in customer experience will see an increase in sales within the next three years.

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Many businesses focus on product innovations, however, service by way of “customer experience�

(CX) is critical for sustainable growth of any business. A positive customer experience promotes loyalty, helps you retain customers and encourages brand advocacy. Customers have the power, not the sellers!

Good customer experience typically means providing unique, timely, relevant, effortless/simple, seamless, memorable and consistent service.

Consistency in customer experience is an important umbrella quality in that this experience is what connects consumers with a brand, always.

The golden rule in customer experience is “Treat others as you would want to be treated”.

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is paramount in retaining customers and getting new customers

What do customers value most?

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Safety: Weather a product is “all natural” or “highly – flammable”, safety testing and labeling is vital in ensuring customer safety and brand trust.

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Competitor comparison: Competitor products provide valuable insights into marketing claims and determines why the competing product is more effective, brighter, stronger, longerlasting etc.

Customers want to be able to purchase goods or services at low and affordable rates. When it’s a high end product or service, good customer experience will determine if the product is worth buying at a high price or not. Customers want products with useful and valuable features.

Every business must not only provide quality products but also quick service, excellent aftersales service and must be available 24/7 on all convenient and easily accessible mediums.

One of the biggest shifts and a key trend for 2020 is eco - friendly products and services.

Why does customer experience matter?

Your brand isn’t just your product, logo or even your employees, it includes customer’s perceptions and related feelings caused by the one-off and cumulative effect of interactions with your systems, channels and products.

What are the top 5 attributes that consumers look for when choosing products “Say what you mean and mean what you say to customers!”

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How is customer experience measured?

There are many tools and matrix available in this regard, every business is different and therefore would require a customized customer experience model. The below will aid the process; • • • • • • •

The Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) is a time –tested matrix.

Net promoter score.

In-app customer surveys.

Customer survey via emails.

Post service customer surveys.

Volunteered feedback.

Best practice survey.

For customized analysis for your products and services and developing customer experience models to improve your sales, Contact Brandhut consultancy cc on:

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Quality: This is one of the primary reasons consumers choose products. brandhutcc@gmail.com

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Claims: Consumers place high value on a mangamukena8@gmail.com products marketing claims e.g. “fragrance free” +264 8171 606 20 “all natural”, “cleans in less than 3 minutes”, “We are the best”, “We offer quick, friendly and reliable service”, all this is valuable information that can trigger a purchase from a customer searching for a product that meets their specific needs.*False claims can quickly diminish brand loyalty.

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Innovation: Sometimes products that customers used as children will be perfectly fine, however more often everyone is looking for the next best thing and therefore Innovation

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I N N OVAT I O N

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

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he Roof Craft Beer comes in five amazing flavors which are brewed locally at The Roof of Africa Hotel and Conference Centre, situated along the Nelson Mandela Avenue in Windhoek, Namibia.

Inspire spoke to Alexander Arnold about this dynamic, locally produced, niche brands of beers.

Axie, as he is popularly known, tell as us that the idea to introduce a Roof Craft Beer brand came about 4 years ago when he and owner of Roof of Africa, Torsten Krumnow were brainstorming and strategizing about expansion and new product innovations. At the time, Roof of Africa where in the process of renovation and expansion of their facilities.

The expansion plans came with a customized, fully operational brewery, with equipment from Austria. The training of the brewing and operation of the brewery machinery as well as the intricate brewing requirements was facilitated in Austria.

On 18 February 2018, The Roof Craft Beers where introduced into the Namibian market.

The brewing process takes 6 weeks to get the final product which is the Lager. Weyermann Malt and Hallertaunev Hops are the ingredients used when brewing The Roof Craft Beer and these are imported from Germany.

Roof Craft Beer comes in the following flavors, Roof Draught, Roof Pilsner, Roof Draught Unfiltered, Roof Dark Larger and The Roof Woodcrafters.

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I N N OVAT I O N For a new kid on the block, The Roof Draught has already made remarkable strides and has put Namibia on the Global map of top achievers by winning the “Africa Beer Cups” awards in the PALE BITTER EUROPEAN BEER category in 2019.

Brewing five types of beer as well as the day to day running of a business takes great commitment and hard work, Inspire asked Alexander what he does for fun, “Apart from tasting my beer? I enjoy the outdoors, camping with my family, fishing and star gazing.”

Visit Roof of Africa to experience a thirst quenching locally crafted beer.

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HOME & LEISURE

Future forward Exciting home technologies to look forward to…

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odern house design home owners are already enjoying numerous modern technologies, and can look forward to many more in the future.

2. Smart security- This is an integration of alarm and camera systems that allows the home owner to see and respond to an alarm trigger quickly, ensuring the safety of the family.

High-speed internet and the integration of household devices are two of the most prominent features facilitating these new technologies, we are seeing more and more devices in the home having some form of internet or network connectivity.

3. Smart access- Being able to see who is at your gate from your smartphone while in your office, or being able to allow a guest in without even getting up.

For instance smart coffee makers can be switched on when your automation system wakes you upsmart systems can insure that kitchen appliances and gas fireplaces have been switched off when going to bed or leaving the home.

HERE ARE FIVE ELEMENTS OF THE SMART HOME OF THE FUTURE.

4. Smart entertainment- Gone are the days of looking for a CD of your favorite band-content streamed through the internet puts all the content in the world at your fingertips.

5. Smart networks- All the above needs a smart Wi-Fi system to assist with improving the users experience as users roam around the home from wireless access point to another.

1. Smart lighting control- This system makes it convenient to control all lights of the home when arriving or leaving.

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A LEGACY IN THE MAKING

A business woman who started at zero to having a business reaching 7 figure turnover annually.

She is the Managing Director of Lifuchi Group.

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Ms. Ngambo Chirawu Managing Director - LIFUCHI GROUP IM - Give us a snapshot. Who is Ngambo?

NG - Ngambo is an ambivert, third culture kid. I value faith, family and friendship. I work hard and I play hard.

IM - Briefly tell us about your upbringing, would you say that it played a role in who you are?

NG - Definitely my upbringing played an important part in shaping the person I am today. As the Bible says in Proverbs “teach a child in the way they should go and they will never depart from it.” I was fortunate to be blessed with grandparents and parents whom were a stellar example of wisdom, intellect and values. I come from a privileged background therefore I was fortunate to have exposure to the best education and cultural experiences from a young age. From the age of 5 I knew I was going to be involved in international business one way or another.

IM - Tell us about your journey from a successful corporate persona to now successful business owner?

NG - I believe that when I was in corporate I was actually in training for business. I began my corporate career straight out of college. My first job was a short stint at now Africa Online, I then went on to work 4 and half years at NamWater and another four and half years at DebMarine until 2008. At that point the global recession affected certain industries such as mining and so restructuring occurred at DebMarine and employees were offered voluntary packages. I opted to take an exit package and go and do my own thing as I had been trying to raise capital to start since 2005. I have been an entrepreneur for 12 years now and it has not been easy but it has been an interesting experience.

IM - Describe your typical day? On a scale of 1 - 10, how stressful is it?

NG - 11! Just kidding. I wake up at 5am and exercise for 30 minutes. I spend another 30 minutes on Bible scriptures and prayer. From there I get ready for my

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day. I am usually in the office by 7am. A typical day has several Zoom meetings, analysing domestic and global market data, deal data, geological reports, accounts and liaison with different stakeholders.

There is also a lot of reading and planning involved in what I do for a living.

IM - What achievements in your current career are you proud of?

NG - I am proud of the fact that I literally started entities from Zero to seven figures turnover per annum in a span of 12 years. At the same time our company has provided employment for young Namibians. Though, I am by no means anywhere near my ultimate goals, overall I am satisfied with the progress. The journey continues by God’s grace.

IM - The world has suffered a great deal as a result of COVID-19, what has been your experience and lessons learnt?

NG - For us at the Lifuchi Group we have been fortunate in that we are spread across sectors the strongest one during this pandemic has been the financial sector. The global markets performed surprisingly well and continue to provide greater opportunities than ever before. Some areas of our business have experienced revenue declines however, we have learnt to be innovative and digitize 90% of our operations to cut costs.

IM - With COVID-19 pandemic what are doing different in business in this “new normal”?

NG - Fortunately, most of our operations have gone digital and therefore we have a situation where our staff can work remotely and come in to the office physically on certain days. We have found that our productivity levels have actually doubled. Now more than ever before technology is driving the way we operate.

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IM - One of the business you are running locally is in the education sector, tell us how you are managing to survive during these COVID-19 times. What are some of the lessons learnt?

NG - Yes, again one of the advantages is that we already had an enterprise solution in place that we acquired in 2017 that fully integrated all operations online. When COVID-19 struck, it was a natural progression for us to take learning and content delivery online. Therefore, face-to-face classes have resumed but we still integrate that with online learning. This has also presented opportunities for distance learning to be introduced as part of our service offering.

IM - How do you juggle your roles as a professional and family woman?

NG - I think there is never an easy balance and it is a continual juggling act. I try to divide my 24 hours between work and family. Somewhere in there I need to fit in sleep and me time.

IM - As a woman, what is your take on the role of women as mentors, in your view what should women do more of or less of in order to build each other?

NG - We must make it a point to support each other in whatever way we can. Once you have achieved a certain level of accomplishment it should be an implicit responsibility to reach back and help others up too. There is truth to the African Proverb “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.�

IM - Just what do you do for a little fun?

NG - I absolutely love to travel with my family.

COVID-19 has made it very difficult to do that at the moment so while in quarantine I started learning how to make different cuisine from the countries I have travelled to and those I would like to visit. I did that by following instructions on YouTube the best TV you’ll ever watch. I cannot wait for the time to come when we can resume travel. I equally love to read and make it a point to read 3 books a month.

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"Once you have achieved a certain level of accomplishment it should be an implicit responsibility to reach back and help others up too."

IM - What do you want to be remembered as?

NG - A woman who helped change economic fortunes for African people. I love my continent and I love my people as diverse as they come. Africans have been the recipients of the short end of the stick in a system designed by others. I would like to contribute to creating a different system where Africans are at the forefront.

IM - What is your advice to little girls, youth and women on becoming independent forces to help develop Namibia?

NG - Whatever you focus your mind on, you can achieve. Do not let anyone tell you that you are not good enough or you cannot do it. You are just as capable as anyone in any part of the world, you happen to be blessed to be in Namibia. In all you do, remember to have integrity. You are a force to be reckoned with and you are the future our country.

IM - Where do you see Ngambo 5 and 10 years from now?

NG - I would like to take my business across Africa and eventually global. I would also like to extend my philanthropic efforts across Africa.

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OWNING HER SUCCESS ONE ACCOLADE AT A TIME Publication: NEW ERA By: Paheja Siririka

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nformation Deputy Minister Emma Theofelus has made it on the 100 Most Influential African Women list 2020.

Leading PR and Rating firm Avance Media announced this in its second annual publication on the most influential women chosen from various career backgrounds, including diplomacy, politics, activism, entrepreneurship, business leadership and entertainment.

Theofelus, who was this year named as Deputy Information Minister by President Hage Geingob, at the age of 24 is the youngest on the list.

Prince Akpah, Managing Director of Avance Media, said the list is focused on women who are leading various initiatives across the continent and seeks to present them as role models for the younger generation. The nominees from 34 African countries, were selected because of their incredible achievements as women and they deserve high recommendations among other female trailblazers in Africa.

Theofelus said it was an honour being selected for such an accolade. “There are incredibly accomplished women on that list and being the youngest is such an honour. Women such as Madame Geingos and Dr Naledi Pandor are some of the most intelligent and well-rounded women I’ve ever met and being

on the same list with them motivates me to reach and maybe even surpass their accomplishments for the greater good of Africa,” she said.

Theofelus advised fellow women from the continent to continue being intentional in whatever they intend on pursuing.

“Continue being intentional in your pursuit of making a mark in your respective sectors. Many of us are still becoming the firsts in our industries and I implore us not to stop there. Let us break those glass ceilings in service to our communities and inspire others to carry that same torch with and for us long after we are gone,” Forming part of the list are well-known movers and shakers including Kenyan lawyer, Amina Mohammed, former Mozambique and South African First Lady Graca Machel, musicians Angelique Kidjo and Yemi Alade, Gambian lawyer and international criminal law prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.

Ugandan activist Stella Nyanzi and Ethiopian president Sahle-Work Zewde are also on the list.

The criteria for the selection of the 2020 100 Most Influential African Women included excellence in leadership and performance, personal accomplishments, commitment to sharing knowledge, breaking the status quo and being an accomplished African woman.

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ENTREPRENUERS

MORNA HAS YOUR HAIR COVEREd! Morna Ikosa Co-Owner: ZZI Family Studio IM - Tell us about yourself?

MI - My name is Morna Ikosa. I co-own the business with my husband. Although I don’t do hair, i am passionate about hair health and hair care. I believe there is still a lot that can be done to improve the way we treat our hair. Even since growing up, I liked my hair looking good. I just didn’t like doing it myself IM - How did the idea of ZZI Family Studio come about?

MI - I never knew I would own a salon, until I started seeing how badly kids were being treated in salons.

After the continuous agony I felt in my heart, my husband and I opened the ZZI Kids Hair Studio on

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30 March 2019. The hair studio was exclusively for children. I wanted to create a little heaven for them.

A safe place, where they feel comfortable and can express themselves freely. I ensured that I hired stylists with soft and gentle hands. I wanted a place that is hygienic and uses products that are gentle on the kids scalp. As parents saw how we treated their kids, more started enquiring to also do their hair at the Studio. Last year I said no, however this year, when they kept persisting- many now keep their kids away from the mall due to COVID-19-, we made the decision to welcome the entire family.

So parents can now come with their kids, and feel assured that their kids and they are in good hands.

"I wanted to create a little heaven for them. A safe place, where they feel comfortable and can express themselves freely. I ensured that I hired stylists with soft and gentle hands. I wanted a place that is hygienic and uses products that are gentle on the kids scalp."

IM - Every new business journey comes with challenges, how do you as a business owner deal with them?

MI - Firstly, I pray a lot. Secondly, I have amazing mentors that guide me and provide immense support. I must say Oryx Properties also has excellent management, who go out of their way to accommodate their tenants to ensure they succeed in their different ventures.

IM - As a business owner, what challenges have you encountered post COVID-19?

MI - Considering the “new normal” of social distance, wearing of masks, sanitizing requirements, temperature checks etc. How do you as a business

ensure the safety of your employees and clientele in this regard? In terms of safety for clients and staff, we disinfect every day, the place and the equipment, all the clients and staff adhere to WHO guidelines. Working with masks is not easy, but we are slowly adapting. In a salon you can’t social distance from your clients, it’s not practical. People are slowly becoming less paranoid, but we don’t see our children clients, it is more adults coming now.

IM - ZZI Family Studio recently diversified into a one stop shop for children, moms and dads which is quite a unique offering in Namibia! Kudos to such innovation! - What made you expand your offering into a family segment? What have been your successes and lessons learnt?

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We transitioned to a Family Studio in June 2020. We are learning to adapt to adults. They are extremely different from our kids. We get very demanding and difficult clients, but they leave happy. We need to provide more training to staff to keep up with the latest trends in adults styling preferences. We still do not supply chemicals like colour and relaxers, but if clients want us to apply them, we do that provided they bring their own products, because we are mindful of the effect of smell of the chemicals to our children, who remain central to our service offering at the Studio.

IM - The COVID-19 pandemic has affected business globally, as a business owner, what are some of the challenges you have faced and how are you navigating through them?

MI - Less feet in the Studio, fear of clients not wanting to bring their children or themselves are some of the challenges we faced. Having to reduce our prices to attract more feet was another. It has been an interesting couple of months, but I know that the majority of people still have money to spend on hair, I just need to find innovative ways to help them see that they need to entrust us with their hair care regimen. We provided creative monthly packages, hopefully with more awareness, there

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will be an upsurge of clients taking these packages.

IM - Where do you see ZZI Family studio in years?

MI - Owning a few branches across the country.

IM - What makes ZZI Family studio the preferred hair specialists in Namibia?

MI • We are passionate about your hair care and hair health. When you come to us, we want you to leave empowered and in a better state than when you entered the studio.

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We only use Namibian organic (in the true sense of the word) products.

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We have stylists who are extremely gentle and soft. 4 We are situated in a mall, which offers other unique services and ample parking.

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Lastly, it is a safe space for your children.

We have already invested in extra hygiene measures to protect the children. Children can freely express themselves still in that space.

We offer complimentary foot spa for our clients and head massage.

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Juliet Chinembiri Real Estate Specialist IM - Give us a snapshot of who you are?

JC - I am a wife and mother to four children. I like to refer to myself as a dream catcher who has always had a passion for people, property and architecture, I also help people catch to their dream of buying and selling a wonderful home.

I am passionate about real estate and working with people which is why 80% of my business comes from the referrals of satisfied clients.

I am based in Windhoek and i recognize the importance of offering excellent service to buyers and sellers in order to earn their trust in order to get referrals and repeat business.

My portfolio covers properties in all price ranges, from mass market to niche market as well as investment properties.

One of my many attributes that my clients appreciate are my friendly, very open in my feedback, flexible, patient, my ability to listen, discernment regarding client needs, negotiation and analytical skills, as well as my ability to accurately price and market a home which stems from years of experience.

No matter the time of day, clients can count on my availability to assist with any of their property needs.

IM - Briefly tell us about your upbringing, would you say that it played a role in who you are?

JC - I come from a very humble background. Hard work, focus and determination are some of the values my parents instilled in me growing up and these are values that i have carried with me and apply my day to day life as well as in my business.

They form my work ethic.

IM - What/who motivated you into the Real estate industry?

JC - I love all things architecture and interior design, as a child, I was always fascinated by beautiful homes with magnificent deco and out of this world

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gardens and as i got older that passion grew and it inevitably led to me joining the property business. I have never looked back.

IM - What do you enjoy most about your job?

JC - My job is the best, as I earlier alluded, my passion for architecture and deco has been fulfilled, they say “ do what you love and you will never work a day in your life� Being an Real Estate specialist gives me the chance to see beautiful homes; I make dreams to come true for families by assisting them to find the best and suitable property, i ensure that i give them the best advise in order for them to accurately find the property that they want and can afford.

IM - Describe your typical day? On a scale of 10, how stressful is it?

JC - I find my work relaxing on average because I subscribe to the three P’s which are planning, planning and more planning. I am a night owl, i plan most of my day before i sleep. My diary is my best friend as it gets very busy, on average I can be fully booked 3 days in a row.

I start my day with prayer and affirmations, i believe in starting the day right, Always making sure to balance my work with my family. My children also require a 100% from me and i make sure that their school, sports and day activities are part of my daily schedule.

Obviously not all the days are the same, regardless of the tone of the day, i always make some me time.

IM - What achievements in your current career are you proud of?

JC - Because real estate is a passion of mine, i would rather say, over the years, that i am fulfilled having been so fortunate to be doing what I love. I have a brilliant track record of properties sold and rented to many amazing clients.

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I am proud to a contributer of being in the business of “selling happiness” and this is demostrated by the joy my clients feel when I assist them in finding that one special place that they call home.

IM - As a woman, what is your take on the role of women as mentors, in your view what should women do more of or less of in order to build each other?

IM - What can clients expect from you this year?

JC - Despite the current economic down turn, there is a drive in all of us to survive and to thrive. Being a mentor one should live up to the role of leading the pack.

JC - My clients can expect nothing but the best from me. I will go out there and find that property for them and make all their property dreams come true.

IM - With COVID-19 pandemic what are you as a real estate specialist doing different in this “new normal”?

JC - We are adapting to the new normal and making sure that our clients we are safe, secondly we are going an extra mile in helping those of our clients who would like to downgrade and finding them suitable places for them as well as negotiating for revised rentals etc. during these tough economic times.

I have become quite innovative in my communication with clients and potential clients- I communicate on zoom, I use social media e.g. Facebook and Instagram as sales tools- Our clients can simply browse these pages and state their needs- I am just a click away.

Follow me on Jules K Cee Property consultant on Facebook and juleskceeproperty on Instagram.

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Our attitude as women should speak to resilience, adaptability and a knuckle-down attitude especially to fellow women. You can do this if you support fellow women as well as giving back through imparting skills, confidence and a right mind set.

IM - Just what do you do for a little fun?

JC - I love traveling and spending time with my girlfriends having a good laugh.

IM - What is your advice to little girls, youth and women on becoming independent forces to help develop Namibia?

JC - Go for your dreams, never stop pursuing what you want!

IM - Where do you see Jules 5 years and 10 years from now?

JC - Watch this space! The sky is no longer the limit thus more homes for my clients!

POETRY

Healing Hearts

By Leana Hengari

Displaced Feeling displaced.

Feeling like my mind is racing a thousand miles... Yet still empty.

Awkward. Silent.

Uncomfortable noises. Unwanted emotions. Uneasy conversations.

Blank stares and ghost like figures wandering.

Living on empty hope. But survival is key.

Breathe on empty. Breathe on life.

Stand talk. Walk tall.

Fill the spaces you shouldn’t be.

Let your uncomfortability find a home somewhere.

Let your silence show a bit of kindness.

Let the noises remind you of olden days.

Let your mind wander off to familiar happy songs.

Let your emotions out in any way. Just let it out.

And fill up the spaces where you shouldn’t be.

Let your presence remind them of life.

Life still exists. It continues.

Either way. This is life.

This is what you have, After all, so live it

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SOCIAL AWARENESS

SPOT THE SIGNS OF ABUSE Physical abuse Any unwanted physical contact from shoving, slapping, scratching, biting, punching and kicking to throwing things at you. This includes threats, being locked out or inside of the house, leaving you stranded in a dangerous place and refusing to help you if you are injured.

Sexual abuse Having sex when you don’t want to, forcing you to have sex with others or to watch others having it, making you do sexual things or wear clothes that make you uncomfortable.

Financial abuse Taking, using or controlling your money or giving you only a small allowance, expecting you to account for every cent, refusing to give you information about your joint financial situation, preventing you from working and earning as well as using you financially.

Emotional abuse Insulting, belittling or humiliating you and making you feel stupid and worthless, ignoring or harassing you, being overbearing possessive or jealous, and cutting you off from your family or friends. Stopping you from going to work or elsewhere, threatening you, your children, family, and pets as well as threatening to kill himself/herself if you leave.

WHERE TO GET HELP LifeLine /ChildLine Namibia 45 Bismarck Street Tel: 061 226889 THE GBV HELPLINE 106 toll free CHILDLINE 116 call free

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Stronger support systems amidst Covid-19

By Leana Hengari

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n this time of covid-19, we are now more than ever faced with different situations that everyone is trying to adapt to. Our perspectives on current situations may differ and we all have different opinions due to the information that we are enquiring, yet the common ground is that the emotional and mental distress that it has caused on everyone is really starting to take its form. This is what everyone is calling the new normal, yet my question is “was there ever really a normal?”. No one was mentally, emotionally or physically prepared for all the rules and regulations that came with corona.

Covid-19 has become the daily news forerunner, and every day, we are updated on statistics of the nation’s newly infected people. Some had to take up roles and be at the forefront of this pandemic, nurses, doctors became the most essential workers, the journalist in keeping everyone (the nation) up to date. In the same breath we also see how overworked, exhausted they all are while trying to keep everyone safe and have the virus under control, and keep the lives of the nation at utmost important, while they are away from their families and drained.

Covid-19 has changed the way we view things, how we feel not just about ourselves, but also about other people, events and the world in general.

Covid-19 changed the way we live, work, learn and interact. it has changed our perception of time, space and social association. It gave new meaning and definition to what people thought was impossible and couldn’t really be effective. It has opened so many new possibilities e.g.: working from home (so many people thought it impossible) has shown to be effective. Virtual meetings have taken a rise, something many people didn’t really want to parttake in prior to covid-19. In a way it has reinforced discipline and gratitude into individuals, to not take the everyday basics for granted anymore.

People like being in control of everything, it gives people a sense of power and hope, corona has taken that control away from people and they now have to find new ways of finding meaning without feeling hopeless and out of control.

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Social Support Systems Covid-19 has had such a great impact on relationships, be it in family dynamics, romantic partners, friendships, acquaintanceships (social circles) and work. During isolation: quarantine, people were so grounded they had to really spend time with their families, be with themselves and be more present and get away from the apparent “busyness” that has been the excuse for many people trying to escape their realities. Home spaces were reinforced as the safe zone, gatherings were limited, and love had to take on a new meaning. My question has been “has covid-19 been a contributor of stress and anxiety among family members or has it enabled families to bond and reconnect?”. And this will not have a clear cut answer as so many people had to realign their lives drastically, change their routines, be in confined spaces more than they liked to be, be self-aware (which is not a trait many really practice daily) and then their relationship and communication skills were now really put to a test, be it parenting skills, intimate partners, friendships and personal association (relationship with the self). During isolation and quarantine has been the longest period where people had to be with themselves, and I repeat, they had to be with themselves. This is why some people might be experiencing depression and anxiety, because they have not been present with themselves in such a long time, and they have not been in spaces where they have created a bubble of comfortability with themselves and acquired the art of being alone.

In addition, people had to re-plan their lives to accommodate the change that came with Covid-19, the financial uncertainty, their work security being in question and their social lives coming to a halt. So many factors emerged , that people had to suddenly face. Households are fighting battles, like the rise of GBV, alcohol consumption, depression and anxiety (especially amongst children) and suicide that has skyrocketed.

It is in times like this that our social support system is most essential for each and every individual. Social support is one key component of solid relationships, and as a need. Essentially, social support involves having a network of family and friends that you can turn to in times of need. Your social support involves the people that you love and care about and that in turn do the same for you. Theses are

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"Having a strong support system is very beneficial, both emotionally and mentally.

And when you are mentally and emotionally fine or stable, your physical self will exude it." the people you can call anytime you really need to talk or vent, the people that will regularly check up on you to see if you are doing okay or coping and vice versa. They are the people you can really turn to in troubled times and they can do the same. This is where the saying “quality over quantity” really comes into play. Therefore, you can have a small number of people that really care and support you, rather than have a large circle of people, who are never available. Your support circle are the people that are most honest with you and can give you tough love because they have your best interest at heart. Having a strong support system is very beneficial, both emotionally and mentally. And when you are mentally and emotionally fine or stable, your physical self will exude it. Its during times like this that your social support system is really needed and crucial, because now more than ever, people need each other, regardless of the distance or space. People need to feel like they are cared for and people that love and care for them are in their corner. They are the people right now that can check up on each other and make sue that the next person is doing fine, and that is because there are genuinely concerned about you. Having a strong support system has it benefits, e.g: enhances lifestyle behaviors, positive reinforcement, psychological and physiological benefits; stress/ anxiety relievers, coping skills, feelings of belonging,

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acceptance and being energized/motivated. There are different types of social support we get from those around us, and not everyone will give you the same support: for example: emotional support, informational support and instrumental (act of services/tangible assistance). We need to remember as human beings, we are social beings, and social integration gives us a sense of belonging and being part of something (relationships) and that is why its so important for us to have that system in place.

A poor support system can lead to mental and emotional distress, eg: depressions, anxiety, suicide, elevated stress, alcohol and drug abuse, violence and the list goes on. Your social system plays a big role on your emotional and mental wellbeing and your physical wellbeing too.

During this time of covid-19 the mental health of so many people were really tested. People had to figure it all out and the readjustments was not something they were ready to deal with, and this in turn has led to breakdowns and emotional distortion. Peoples personalities and characters came into full display.

In a way it has made some people live closer or form deeper bonds and driven others apart, not just physically but also emotionally. Covid-19 has really changed the concept of physical contact and reinforced new meanings, especially how we view life and those close to us. It has shown the fragility of humans.

"To not just be present but also be self-aware of our health, our surroundings, those we care for and our mortality. Since the rise of covid-19, so many people went into survival mode, they forgot to live life.

They forgot what makes them. It has become all about the me, me and me right now."

Relationships has been affected be it intimate or formal. There are definitely some visible cracks in some families, yet you can also see visible buildings and bonds that has come about some families and relationships. The impact of covid-19 will leave behind a few scars and marks. The trauma and stigma that came with it has left so many people still trying to adapt and relearn certain behaviours that it will take a while to get ourselves emotionally, mentally and physically well. To not just be present but also be self-aware of our health, our surroundings, those we care for and our mortality.

Since the rise of covid-19, so many people went into survival mode, they forgot to live life. They forgot what makes them. It has become all about the me, me and me right now. Covid-19 has really shown that it is not always about being in control or wanting power, but to understand that we are human beings first and foremost. No matter the class or social status. No matter the race, tribe or materialistic possessions, but that we are mere humans that need each other. We are social beings and we need our physical health, our emotional and mental needs met as much as we have other external needs that we like to focus on.

Seeing beyond the pandemic can be scary. However, now we have to think ahead and imagine how life would look like post covid-19. We need to think about what is important to continue implementing, eg: basic hygiene like washing your hands, not wasting water and toilet paper. Working from home, curfew hours, respecting space (the need for social distance) and understanding ourselves (how we cope and process events, thoughts and emotions) and how we appreciate the people we have in our lives and those around us (our social system/circle). Appreciate all forms of employment; covid-19 really came to reinforce that no job is better than the other, and that all jobs are equally important and essential. So do not look down on the “waitress, cleaners, security guards, taxi drivers, tellers, nurses� because they have been the people at the forefront assisting and providing the services when everyone went into isolations. Covid-19 has come to teach us some valuable lessons that we have taken for granted and taught us to appreciate everything we have.

So, my question is how do we move forward?

Where do we get our strength and support from?

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How do we readapt and relearn? How do we normalize the “new normal?�. How do we really understand and look at covid-19?

Find the support system. Be around the people that you are most comfortable with and that bring all the best parts of you out. Be the support for others, you never know who really needs you, as everyone is fighting a battle. We are all glad to have the ones we love in our lives, especially in times like this. # A Special thank you to all the essential workers.

The journalist for keeping us up to date on all information regarding covid-19. The health professionals. Social workers and counselors for

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making sure the mental and emotional needs of the nation is met. The security guards and police for safekeeping and making sure the regulations are adhered to. The tellers, waitresses and other service providers, thank you for providing the services amidst it all. To you, for being a hero and surviving.

To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19 1.

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Wear a mask Wash your hands Avoid touching Maintain social distance

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PROSTATE CANCER Also known as: pro-static carcinoma Early stage prostate cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms. Symptoms commonly noted during the advanced stage include: • • • • • • •

Trouble urinating Frequent urination Decreased force of urination Difficulty starting or stopping urine stream Blood in semen Pain or discomfort in the pelvic area Bone pain

Causes A prostate cell becomes cancerous due to a change in its gene. The exact cause for this change is unknown. The following are risk factors: • Increasing age • Race: black men are at increased risk • Family history • Obesity

Prevention There are no definite measures to prevent prostate cancer. The risk can be reduced by following certain precautionary measures such as: • • • • • •

Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables Cut down on fatty foods Have a regular exercise regimen Remain physically active Maintain a recommended weight Avoid smoking and alcohol

Complications •

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Spread of cancer to nearby organs such as urinary bladder and rectum Spread of cancer to lymph nodes Erectile dysfunction Urinary incontinence

Should you have any of the above symptoms, kindly visit your nearest hospital or Doctor. https://www.cancer.org

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OPINION PIECE

PANDENI MWANDINGI KAPIA Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance Financial & Risk Analyst Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia

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he COVID-19 pandemic has affected every country and economy in the world, the pandemic is without a doubt the single biggest event in world history since World War II. As a direct consequence of the outbreak, organisations all over the world have to change how they operate in order to achieve their goals and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (Hereafter referred as the Fund) is no exception.

The core mandate of the Fund is to mobilize adequate resources in support of projects and programmes that promotes sustainable utilisation of natural resources and to procure funds for the maintenance of an endowment that will generate a permanent stream of income. These funds are invested towards the protection and wise management of the environment, sustainable use of natural resources for economic development, and conserving biological diversity and ecological life-support functions.

Although the Fund expects to receive its annual funding from government, the impact of COVID-19 has put a strain on the already limited resources nationally. The Fund budget is made up of 4 income streams, 60% of the budget is from the Environmental Taxes, Government contribution

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10%, 25% Donor funding (management fee of projects), 5% Loan portfolio. How then does the Fund ensure that the income stream is maintained?

It is difficult to assess whether the COVID-19 outbreak will continue for a prolonged period.

Cash is king: the critical element during any time of uncertainty is to ensure that the organization’s liquidity position can be maintained and buy time to recover. The unexpected crisis raises questions around the Fund’s existing risk management frameworks in terms of their effectiveness and agility. Four (4) main risk categories have been materially impacted under the crisis and have direct implications for Funds’ capital management, namely, operational risk, liquidity risk, market risk and credit risk.

The Fund’s management has devised a strategy to counter and mitigate the aforementioned risks. The emerging risk profiles has been integrated into the existing risk management committee of the Fund.

The committee monitor the level of impact on the business, periodically and as needed and report to the Board on the status of key performance indicators for critical business units. This includes reviewing the pace of expenditure in relation to the business’s operations; re-prioritizing the allocation of resources to unaffected business lines or areas;

maintaining regular contact with debtors – as they are critical to cash flow and are likely to be facing the same challenges; developing a six (6) months cash flow forecast to identify stress points, and where changes are required; identifying measures for controlling budgets and making cost savings and exploring opportunities for collaboration with new strategic business partners for new market development and to meet customer needs.

Without a doubt COVID-19 has changed the world and going forward the Fund cannot proceed operating as usual. An adaptive management approach that is flexible is being pursued by the Fund coupled with an upgrade in our work environment with regards to health and safety issues. Likewise,

the Fund has to adopt new ways of interacting with its stakeholders and generally improve the pace of its operations. Furthermore, this pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a secured revenue stream and the Fund is working towards being 100% self-sustaining. The pandemic has also proven the importance of incorporating the latest ICT technology. COVID 19 has shown mankind how interconnected we are to each other, therefore taking care of ourselves is indirectly taking care of the next man. As the Fund navigates its way from the deadly COVID-19 storm, it’s all hands on deck.

Do your part, stay alert, control the virus, save lives. Together we can beat COVID-19.

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KIDDIES SEGMENT

Hair tips for Kids!

By: Morna Ikosa Co-Owner: ZZI Family Studio 1. What can I put in baby’s hair to keep it

moisturized?

Hair is an organ, and like any organ, it requires water to keep it hydrated. So water is your daughter’s best friend- you can create a mixture of water, olive oil or coconut oil, or a few drops not more than 5 of peppermint ( if her scalp is itchy) however, we sell moisturizing hair spritz- very organic, made in Namibia, by experts to avoid mixing other oils which you are not familiar with. The hair spritz also acts as a leave-in conditioner, so you can use it as a detangler, a pre-shampoo regiment, or to keep hair moist in braids and prevent scalp from drying out and itching.

2. What type of shampoo can I use for a toddlers hair?

Generally a shampoo’s function is to cleanse hair and ensure that the scalp is clean. If you want your

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child’s hair to grow, you need to have a shampoo that both cleanses, but is gentle on the scalp. The ingredients to lookout for is coco-betene- it comes from coconut. The first ingredient should always be water. The pH balance of the shampoo should be between 4.5 to 5.5 for the little ones- that is also very important.

3. How often must I style a toddlers hair?

If it’s cornrows, every second week. It’s best to have them in a protective styling, which decreases less “wear and tear” on the hair. Some moms like making gel bollas, and sometimes those bollas are tight, which affects the kids hairline and sometimes kids get pimples that can get itchy. Once the pimples dry up, they can bleed from all the itching. Once you remove the hair from cornrows you can style the hair for two to three days. Nothing too hectic, to allow the scalp to rest. Then ensure you do a deep conditioning treatment, then do the cornrow

braids again. Again I say, hair is an organ. We need to treat it with tender loving care. We need to feed it with the right nutrients, which create an enabling environment for the hair to grow.

Kiddies Competition

4. What do I do in the case where there’s a spot

in the back that just “Won’t Grow”?

That can be caused by several things, first point of call is consulting a dermatologist perhaps it’s a ringworm or another skin infection etc. We also have another product in the Studio that helps with balding and hair growth. That too can be an option.

5. What kiddie’s hair products would you

recommend?

Products whose first 5 ingredients are truly organic.

Shampoo with a PH balance of 4.5 to 5.5- all these you will find in the Studio.

How to enter: 1.

Like and comment on both the Inspire and ZZI Family Studio Facebook pages

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Send a pic with the best smile of your child.

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If your child’s photo is chosen, they will win 1 of 20 ZZI Family Studio Vouchers worth N$150

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

Tashia tR AVELS #travelwriter #travelblogger #tashiatravels #namibia #sharemynamibia

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Travel restrictions and the human travel addicted heart

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here’s a saying that goes “when everything is taken away, we see who we truly are” and I have been exposed as certified travel addict and enthusiast. The travel bug has me good.

Chances are if you’re reading this column, you’ve got it too (or will soon). If you’re always dreaming of far-flung adventures, aching for a change of scenery or incessantly adding to your Bucket List, then I have some news for you: you are a travel addict, and there is no cure.

Once you are infected with the travel bug, it never leaves your system. It only gets worse. Alas, you are not alone, the travel bug bit me at a young age and everything I do revolves around travel.

Travel is always on my mind, and I’m constantly planning my next adventure and oh how I miss a good old fashioned road trip! Now I know there’s a lot going on right now.

Under the stricter measures, travel in and out of hotspot areas will be restricted to emergency situations and essential travel. The Namibian government also announced a dusk-to-dawn Covid-19 curfew in six local authorities, including the capital Windhoek, between 20h00 to 05h00 for a period of 16 days. Although travel is permitted within the rest of the country, I now find myself in an odd situation that has me legally confined to Windhoek which has me yearning for a road trip even more. What strange creatures we are.

A self-drive road trip through Namibia is one of the greatest adventures you can ever have. It is the perfect way to see the country as the epic Namib landscape rolls out before your eyes.

Hailing from the //Kharas region, born and bred, read on to discover two of my favourite places I’ve road tripped to in the south of Namibia.

We’re still all digesting His Excellency’s most recent speech, which reintroduced stricter coronavirus restrictions following a surge in Covid-19 cases.

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Q uiv e r T r e e For est

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As an excursionist and keen domestic tourist, I implore you to make a point of visiting the Quiver Tree Forest and relish the remarkable sight of the hundreds of unusual looking trees.

The sheer number and size of the distinctive forked aloes found among the jungle of massive dolerite boulders, is what makes this place so magical.

in southern Namibia, this floral wonderland is home to romantic sunsets and offers an incredibly serene atmosphere. Fun facts: The trees grow in generations with the oldest trees here being between two to three centuries old. These trees have a long history of beliefs that they will bring good luck to anybody that worships them and nurtures them.

Located about 14km north-east of Keetmanshoop

This spectacular wonder was declared a National Monument of Namibia in 1995.

Kolma n sk op The surrealism of everything at Kolmanskop is something I’ll never get my head around.

I cannot describe how bizarre it is to see a full-on desert inside a house and sand dunes blown two metres high, to the point where I had to shimmy under a door frame on my stomach in order to fit through.

Here, I found myself immersed into an eerie atmosphere that has both grandeur and sadness. It got me thinking about the people who once lived here, how this was once their home and how some

random loon of a travel blogger now scrambles up sand dunes in what was once their kitchen.

Exploring the historical ghost town of Kolmanskop just 10km from Luderitz, is a photographic Mecca and remains one of Namibia’s most interesting attractions.

A visit to Kolmanskop provides an eerie understanding of how the desert slowly but surely reclaims all that is built in it.

The sand creeps into every space as if it was liquid and the result is an incredible historical sight.

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CUISINE

Tomato Meatballs Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 2 • • • • • • • • • • •

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3 cups minced meat 2 cups tomato pasta sauce ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped.

1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ cup of (125mi) milk 1 egg Salt and pepper Grated Parmesan cheese , for serving Toasted baguette, for serving Micro leaves, for serving

1. In a bowl, mix meat, cranberries,

bread, oregano, paprika, milk and

egg. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat sauce in a frying pan, and

transfer to an oven dish.

3. Make small meatballs, and add to

sauce. Cook for 10-15 minutes.

4. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and

serve hot with bread and micro

leaves.

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4 grilled prawn steaks 1 cup coconut cream 2 table spoons margarine 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 table spoon curry paste 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper Cooked rice, for serving Fresh coriander, for serving Lemon slices, for serving.

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Heat margarine in a large frying pan. Fry garlic until fragrant.

Add curry paste and tomato paste.

Stir in coconut cream and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook until thickened.

Add prawn, and cook for 3-5 minutes.

Serve with rice and coriander.

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CUISINE

veggie salad Prep time: 15 minutes Serves 3 • 1 small avocado, sliced • ½ cup black beans, cooked.

• Handful fresh coriander • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • ½ red onion, thinly sliced • 1 cup spicy couscous, cooked Dressing • 3 table spoons (45ml) lemon juice • 2 table spoons (30ml) olive oil • 1 teaspoon lemon zest • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped • Salt and pepper

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1. In a salad bowl, arrange avocado,

beans, coriander, tomatoes, onion

and couscous.

2. For the dressing, whisk lemon juice,

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over salad and serve.

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