The rights of people with disabilities took centre stage in Otjiwarongo as the National Disability Council of Namibia hosts a two-day stakeholder education and awareness training.

The true measure of independence lies in ensuring inclusive growth that leaves no citizen behind.

These are the words of Namibia's disability rights pioneer Alexia Manombe-Ncube as Namibia marked its 36th independence anniversary.

The Vice President says despite the government's efforts in expanding services that are meant for the well-being of people with disabilities and marginalised communities, it is unfortunate that these groups still face challenges that hinder them from participating actively in the social development of the country. <

Johannes Tjitumba (35), a visually impaired student pursuing a degree in public management at the University of Namibia, hopes to use his lived experiences to advocate for systemic reforms that improve access to education and employment for visually impaired individuals. 

Martha Juniasa, a 24-year-old young woman living with a disability from Omulamba village in the Eengodi Constituency, is appealing to the government and education authorities to allow her to return to school and continue her studies.

A white cane for a visually impaired individual not only serves as a mobility aid but also symbolises the pride of its owner, who is affirming their rightful place in society with the same dignity and opportunities as all others. 

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.

The high unemployment rate among people with albinism in Namibia remains a serious concern, largely driven by stigma, discrimination, and misconceptions about their abilities.

The Namibian Association of Differently Abled Women (NADAWO) launched its new identity and opened a Peer Support Office Facility at the Disability Resource Centre in Okuryangava.