Asteria Pirola

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Why Mental Health Is an Economic Issue

Namibia loses nine out of every 10 small businesses within five years (The Brief, 2024). If one asks around, you get the usual list: not enough capital, too much red tape, not enough skills. All of that is real but…

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Rewiring a Nation: The Neuroscience Behind Namibia’s Mental Health Bill

When namibia’s national Assembly passed themental health amendment bill on 9 June, it marked more than a procedural victory. As this bill moves toward National Council consideration and eventual gazetting, its implications ripple far beyond our parliamentary chambers. This historic…

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