The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says despite Namibia implementing several strategic initiatives to safeguard children's rights and welfare and various collaborative programs, the reality of many African children and those in the country remains challenging.
People with albinism often face challenges in various areas such as education and employment due to social attitudes and a lack of awareness.
Discrimination and prejudice are common, as some individuals encounter negative attitudes from employers who fail to respect the rights of people with albinism.
The Commemoration of World Albinism Day is underway at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region.
The day is commemorated under the theme "Demanding our Right, Protecting our Skin and Preserving our Lives".
Jakobo Haiyambo shared his experience over 35 years of suffering stigma and skin problems.
Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor.
Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023.
The Kavango West Regional Council has launched a constituency outreach program aimed at addressing both immediate needs and long-term development goals in rural communities.
The Namibian government is set to receive a N$1.5 billion loan from the German Development Bank (KFW) to support several water projects aimed at easing the country’s water crisis.
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced the loan agreement in Parliament on Wednesday.
A pensioner and his family from Silumbi Village in the Katima Rural Constituency in the Zambezi Region lost everything that was kept in a hut that was used as a kitchen, which caught fire and burned down in the early hours of Monday.
A research project using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agriculture has been welcomed by the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST), which says it is pleased with the progress made so far.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Namibia (ADRA), along with stakeholders from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MEFT), the Katima Mulilo Town Council, and the University of Namibia, commemorated World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th.
The Oshakati Town Council expressed satisfaction with this year's attendance at the annual Totem Expo, which drew over seven thousand visitors to the cultural event held for its tenth edition at the Oshakati Independence Stadium last week.
