Namibia with the highest suicide rate in Africa
September 10, 2025
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Over 542 lives were lost to suicide between 2023 and 2024, leaving Namibia with the highest suicide rate in Africa, according to the president. Social workers point to financial struggles, unemployment, and isolation as key triggers.
Beyond the social and psychological dimensions, experts say economic factors play a major role. To unpack these dynamics, Desert FM chats to economist Salomo Hei.
