Lydia Kanime on the causes of suicide in Samora Machel Constituency

Following alarming statistics released by the Khomas Suicide Prevention Task Force – revealing 370 suicide cases in the Khomas region between January 2021 and June 2026, with men accounting for 80% of the deaths – Desert FM speaks with Samora Machel constituency councillor Lydia Kanime. As the constituency leading in these numbers, Samora Machel encompasses several sprawling informal settlements where residents endure severe socioeconomic strain, including high unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, lack of basic services and family conflicts.