Namibians, particularly the youth have been embracing activism through public protests, against issues such as Gender-Based Violence.

Affected families and community members would protest at courts demanding that perpetrators not be granted bail.

But some activists have now shifted their protests towards employment-related matters including calls for equality, and social change.  
The action of using vigorous campaigning or causing disruptions is to bring about political or social change, at the national or community level.

Activism, with demonstrations and protests, is arguably the most common-known type of activism in Namibia.

Boycotts are mostly designed to economically impact a target like a business that might be engaging in exploitative practices.

Strikes, petitions and social media campaigns are also considered as forms of activism.

During the 2022 working year, the Namibian parliament received nine petitions, as was confirmed by the Secretary to the National Assembly Lydia Kandetu.

These included a call by some members of the San Community for their inclusion in the ongoing Namibia/German Genocide negotiations, as well as a petition calling for the rejection of abortion by the Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia.

Disturbance of business establishments and marching in streets are also on an increase.

The nbc news spoke to Academic and Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo, seeking to establish if there is an increase in protests in Namibia, and what could be the possible reasons behind such.

"If you look at many of the studies that have been done by Afro Barometers, many people are said to be losing trust in public office bearers, and obviously anyone who comes up and seen to have a solution, people are going to follow."

Dr. Kudumo says that there are genuine needs and challenges faced by the public, he says independence has created expectations and 33 years down the line, people could be running out of patience for service delivery.

He, however, warns against those he says could use activism to gain political points, ahead of the 2024  elections.

"The unfortunate situation is when we use the genuine concerns of the people for political earns."

The academic reminded activists that it is their democratic right to part-take in protest, but was quick to point out that such actions come with responsibilities.