NAMIBIA MOURNS FORMER FIRST LADY POHAMBA

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Namibia continues to mourn the passing of its second First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, who died on 17 October. She is remembered for her dedication to maternal and child healthcare, the fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria, and the empowerment of women and rural communities.

FIRST GENTLEMAN HONOURS PENEHUPIFO POHAMBA’S LEGACY

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The First Gentlemen Epaphras Ndaitwah has recognised the dedication of the life of the former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba to maternal and child healthcare, HIV/AIDS awareness, women empowerment, and community welfare. 

SALEM IRRIGATION PROJECT APPEALS FOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

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Salem Horticulture Farming Co-operative on the outskirts of Rundu faces a number of challenges and has appealed for government assistance.

The co-operative raised the matter with Vice President Lucia Witbooi, who visited the business.

WOMEN’S POLITICAL REPRESENTATION MUST GO BEYOND NUMBERS

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Member of Parliament in the National Council, Emma Veikko has stressed the importance for women's representation in politics to move beyond numerical targets towards meaningful participation, influence and decision-making power.

UDF WOMEN COUNCIL ELECTS KHOMAS LEADERSHIP

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The United Democratic Front Party hosted its Khomas Women's Council Elective conference today.

The women's council will elect a new leadership and deliberate on issues and the party's structure.

MOTHER TURNS WASTE INTO LIVELIHOOD

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A 40-year-old mother of six from Swakopmund is turning discarded bottles into handmade drinking glasses to provide for her family.

Despite losing her job years ago, she refused to let hardship define her future.

SHANINGWA URGES WOMEN'S ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION

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Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has described political independence without economic empowerment as incomplete, urging women to participate fully in Namibia's economic transformation.

GEINGOS URGES WOMEN MPs TO BUILD A LEGACY

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The Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, has urged the Joint Women's Parliamentary Caucus to be 'legacy-minded' as they serve in Parliament.

NYIMBA FOUNDATION TO TRAIN KALKFELD COMMUNITY

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A Zambian organisation, Nyimba Foundation, will soon launch a training session for community members of Kalkfeld with the aim of equipping them with skills to manufacture menstrual kits for vulnerable girls and women.