More investment in women's leadership needed

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The Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Bernadette Jagger, has called for more investment in women's leadership for a more just and equal society.

Jagger says there is a need for dialogue and to map out responsive ways to uplift women.

Swapo Party welcomes new members at Kamanjab

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Swapo Party Member of Parliament and leader assigned to the Kunene Region, Bernadette Jagger, says the continued strides in welcoming new and returning members are an indication there is trust for the party to continue leading and serving the nation.

Teenage preganancy remains burning issue

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High cases of teenage pregnancy among girls aged between 13 and 19 years old in Kamanjab, Kunene Region, remain a burning social issue that needs concerted efforts to address.

Agriculture: Namibia's most important sector- Andre

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Erongo Governor Neville Andre says agriculture is one of Namibia’s most important sectors, with around 70% of the country’s population depending directly or indirectly on agriculture for their income and livelihood, mostly in the subsistence sector.

Females under represented in employment and leadership positions

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Despite the majority of media students being female, they are underrepresented in employment and managerial positions in media houses.

Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Child Welfare Deputy Minister Bernadette Jagger revealed the statistics and called for more efforts.