Namibia: Reading Making Quiet Comeback

Hobbies are no longer just about being productive, they’re about supporting mental health while having fun.

Reading, for one, is quietly resurfacing, especially in social settings like book clubs.

Nali’s Book Club spokesperson Kristina Haipinge says reading together is deeply personal and communal.

“Being part of a book club means belonging to a community of women who read, not just to escape, but to understand themselves and the world better,” she says.

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