Gosbert Sikerete Mandema, the former mayor of Rundu, was buried in Rundu today.

A veteran of the Liberation Struggle, Mandema passed away in Windhoek last month at the age of 77, receiving the honor of a state funeral bestowed by President Hage Geingob.

Mandema played a pivotal role in Namibia's liberation struggle and was a prominent figure in political mobilisation during the early 1960s, particularly in the Kavango and Zambezi regions.

The founder of a private mental health clinic, Care Unit in Rundu, says more residents are becoming aware of the benefits of looking after their mental health.

Berthiliah Simbaranda-Vistor says the stigma that was once associated with seeking help is slowly wearing off.

Care Unit opened its doors about a year ago.

Even though there are very few mental health experts in Rundu, Simbaranda-Vistor was not really sure if residents were going to open up.

Some young men from Rundu had the opportunity to talk about issues surrounding healthy masculinity.

According to Care Unit, a private social worker's office in Rundu, there is an increase in harmful behaviour amongst local men, such as risky sexual behaviour, suicide, low productivity in school and workplaces, and risky driving practises.

Experts say there is a need for platforms to address how to practise healthy masculinity.

Various speakers shared advice on how men can resolve issues in a civilised manner without resorting to violence.