Kavango West has been urged to translate the White Cane Day theme into practical action to improve independence for blind and partially sighted persons.

Members of Parliament have called for infrastructure, including roads and other public facilities, to be made accessible to visually impaired persons and for visually impaired persons to be fully included in the country's democratic processes.

Deaf organisations advocated for more sign language interpretation platforms on NBC programmes.

They made the call during a visit to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Director General and management.

Two residents with multiple disabilities in the Linyanti Constituency have received life-changing wheelchairs from their local councillor's office.

For many students, a university education is a journey towards opportunity and success.

But for students with special needs, that journey can come with barriers that go beyond the lecture hall.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) says bringing government services closer to communities is key to improving service delivery and addressing challenges affecting citizens.

The Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua, has backed plans to overhaul the National Policy on Disability, stating a revised framework will critically improve service delivery across his vast region's most remote communities.

Residents of Omatjete and surrounding communities will no longer have to travel long distances to access NatTIS services following the launch of the NaTIS on Wheels Truck there. 

Old Mutual has donated wheelchairs, ramps, and toys to the Omake Charity Organisation, bringing hope to people with disabilities who often struggle to afford essential mobility support.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it has strengthened efforts to promote inclusive and accessible voting ahead of the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities (RCLA) Elections, following lessons learnt from the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.