Gambling is harmful, warns former addict

Esegeel Kondombolo first noticed he had an addiction problem when he started neglecting his family and responsibilities.

What started as a form of relaxation activity quickly turned into a 22 year addiction that cost Kondombolo (56), two jobs.

Kondombolo, a Windhoek resident, was struggling to break free and would often sneak out during work hours to satisfy his addiction.

“I started to neglect my family and neglect my responsibilities too,” he says.

Kondombolo says although he had noticed the problem, he was in denial.