POLICE WARN OF RISE IN ONLINE CHILD ABUSE

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The Police say online child abuse is rapidly increasing as more people move their daily lives onto digital platforms.

A workshop held by the Police is now equipping officers and stakeholders with the skills to detect, investigate, and prevent these crimes.

NATIONAL COUNCIL & UNICEF SIGN CHILD RIGHTS AGREEMENT

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The National Council and UNICEF signed an agreement to advance and protect children's rights.

The Memorandum of Understanding reflects the importance of upholding the rights of children as outlined in the Constitution, collectively.

GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS OUT AFTER FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY’S MURDER

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The grandmother of a murdered five-year-old boy says she felt trapped in a violent relationship that she could not escape from.

Maria Pienaar is now left grieving the brutal loss of her grandson at the hands of the very man who allegedly controlled and abused her for months.

Minister urges stronger supervision in school hostels after abuse report

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The Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister says there is a need to strengthen supervision in school hostels and premises to ensure learners' safety.

Dr. Sanet Steenkamp's call follows a recent report of a teacher accused of sexually molesting boys at Grootfontein Primary School.

Minister Kantema reports progress on Right Start Programme

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Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Dr. Emma Kantema has briefed parliament on the progress of the Right Start programme, a national initiative aimed at improving early childhood development (ECD) in the country.

Visually impaired man walks 50km to fight GBV

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A 32-year-old visually impaired man began a 50-kilometre walk this Wednesday from Iihwali Village to the Oshana Regional Council Office to deliver his petition letter to Governor Hofni Iipinge.

VP Witbooi urges openness on mental health as Lifeline/ChildLine marks 45 years

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Namibia's Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reiterated the call on citizens to speak out when facing life challenges, saying the country cannot afford to remain silent in the face of rising mental health struggles. 

This came as Lifeline/ChildLine celebrated its 45th anniversary in Windhoek.