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30 Mar

How to maintain a Natural Glow

ObserverUncategorisedNatural Glow, Robyn Nakaambo

Robyn Nakaambo How many of us stick to a failing skin regime of facial washes, cleansers, toners and moisturizers in the hope of them one day Producing your desired results? If unwanted blemishes, black heads and breakouts have been making your life a living hell, consider those days history. Read the following tips and create a new regime to remedy your skin to the perfect glow. Top 10 tips to the perfect glow 1. Drink at-least 2 litters a water daily (flush out toxins) 2. Sleep between 6-8hours a day (rid bags under your eyes) 3. Tea Tree Skin Clearing…

30 Mar

Banks dodge loan relief

ObserverNational NewsBAN, Bank of Namibia, Banks, Covid-19, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Standard Bank

Staff Writer Namibian banks are reluctant to offer relief packages to their clients in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as the country battles to contain any possible transmission from the 11 confirmed cases, despite banks in other countries including South Africa having done so. This comes amid calls for banks operating in Namibia, which have been recording multimillion-dollar profits over the many years, to assist their clients during this period. In South Africa, Standard Bank announced that it will offer a three-month payment holiday for students with loans and small businesses with a turnover of less than N$20 million…

30 Mar

Africans vs social distancing

ObserverNational NewsAfricans, Covid-19, social distancing, World Health Organization

As we reach day 3-4 in our national lockdown, one of the logistical ‘gaps’ to emerge is the Namibian understanding of social spacing vs that of the world health officials who have made the global call for it. While our government has been exposed as lacking in pre-planning, situational needs anticipation and implementation capacity to properly enforce the lockdown, at least they are trying. Though, protecting against a virus that can stay alive on surfaces for days and hang in the air for minutes, our kind of ‘trying’ is a weak link in the chain. What sense does it make…

30 Mar

Foods to boost the immune system

ObserverUncategorisedcoronavirus, Covid-19, immune system

As coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted communities around the world, many people have wondered whether there are steps they can take to stay healthy. Everyday preventive measures—such as handwashing, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and good hygiene—can go a long way in reducing your risk for viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. But studies have also shown that healthful diet and lifestyle habits can help boost the body’s natural defenses: Diet Eating a low-fat, plant-based diet may help give the immune system a boost. The immune system relies on white blood cells that produce antibodies to combat bacteria, viruses, and other invaders.…

30 Mar

D-Nice’s Club Quarantine is amusing, but risky

ObserverUncategorisedD-Nice

Jelani Cobb For nine hours on Saturday night, D-Nice oversaw a spectacle that was part dance party and part social-media therapy. Chaka Khan showed up. Lenny Kravitz was there. So were Diddy, Timbaland, Alicia Keys, Ava DuVernay, MC Lyte, Halle Berry, Rihanna, Jamie Foxx, and Kerry Washington. Michelle Obama popped in for a minute and caused a record skip as D-Nice froze, trying to decide what to play for the former FLOTUS —he went with a Beyoncé set. The virtual party, broadcast over Instagram Live, featured a simple Webcam shot of D-Nice—bopping in a white T-shirt, wire-framed glasses, and a…

30 Mar

Couch Kitten: Keep calm during quarantine

ObserverUncategorisedCouch Kitten

Wetumwene Shikage The coronavirus pandemic was never something we imagined would happen. It is here now and it seems to assure us that it is best that we stay home more than ever. This means your children may think, “ah, mom is home” and you may think, “ah, the kids are home”. Don’t panic, keep your cool and help your children do the same. During this difficult time, patience could be pushed to the limits by the little ones. Yelling is ineffective and raises everyone’s stress levels. Instead, create games to deal with everyday challenges and turn frustrating power struggles…

30 Mar

The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah’ to air on comedy central during coronavirus pandemic

ObserverUncategorisedCovid-19, The Daily Show, The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah

Nellie Andreeva Three episodes in, the digital The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah is making the leap to linear television. Starting on Monday, March 23, The Daily Social Distancing Show, produced and distributed remotely, with Noah and The Daily Show team working from their homes, will air weeknights at 11 pm on Comedy Central. Following the production shutdown of all late-night shows at the end of last week amid an escalating COVID-19 pandemic, they started to return one by one with online videos featuring the hosts doing monologues and remote celebrity interviews from their homes. The Daily Social…

30 Mar

Strain after 30 years of Swapo rule

ObserverUncategorisedSouth West Africa People’s Organisation, SWAPO

Henning Melber Namibia turns 30 this month. Its former liberation movement, the South West Africa People’s Organisation SWAPO, has been in power all these years and the country has been relatively stable, with a wide range of civil liberties. But not all is well in the state of Namibia. Despite what seems to be a positive track record, many will not celebrate this year. As Geingob starts his second term, the republic is more divided than ever. For the first time Geingob, as presidential candidate, obtained fewer votes than his party. His 87 percent of 2014 shrank to a mere 56…

30 Mar

The Time Traveler: Good things from Coronavirus

ObserverUncategorisedCovid-19

Hugh Ellis The Covid-19 viral disease is a global crisis. It should be taken seriously. However, the disease and the measures we have taken against it have brought some good things, too. 1. Hand sanitizer points. The young man or woman at the mall or the government building with a spray bottle of hand sanitizer and corporate t-shirt, and generally and surprisingly, a smile, has quickly become part of Windhoek life. I hope they will continue to be seen after the pandemic is over. As well as helping to protect hygiene, probably reducing the number of dead-ordinary cases of ‘flu,…

30 Mar

SHOUT OUT: No choice but to be hopeful

ObserverUncategorisedFirst Lady Monica Geingos, president Hage Geingob

Jackie Wilson Asheeke Slap me for being an eternal optimist. In Namibia, “The storm is passin’ over, alleluia...” (An old Negro Spiritual). In these times, I have no choice but to be hopeful. President Hage Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos are in State House and doing their thing. And yes...I give props to the First Lady. All too often ignorant sexism prevents people from understanding that the wives of men with heavy responsibilities are “all in” whether they want to be or not. I pray that something innovative and tangible is done to help Namibia – we need many…