A Namibian media and creative professional is calling on women to speak out and challenge old colonial ideas that still affect how they are seen today. Elmarie Kapunda shared this message during a panel discussion focused on stories of women during Namibia's colonial era.
A resident and farmer from Kaakuwa Village in the Kavango West Region is encouraging local women to teach their children about the importance of growing their own food.
Christine Haironga has been growing her food for close to five years now, after being inspired by a female colleague.
The two women who died in an accident involving an Intercape bus and an Iveco minibus on the B1 road outside Otjiwarongo on Tuesday have been identified by their relatives.
UNDP's Resident Representative to Namibia, Alka Bhatia, says that the organisation recognises the vital role that small-scale mining plays in Namibia's economy.
According to recent data, small-scale mining contributes significantly to the local economy, providing income for over 10,000 households.
Over 200 women, young and old, gathered in Windhoek for the Namibia National Women Conference.
The conference, which is the first of its kind, was organised by the Namibia National Men Conference under the theme "It is well, my darling—we are all in this fight against violence".
To mark the celebration of Africa Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reflected on Africa's journey from 1963 to 2024, celebrating milestones like liberation from colonialism and apartheid and economic growth.
The Republican Party says lawmakers need to act with urgency to stop the surge of senseless killings of women.
The party says that lawmakers, as a collective, want to address the issue but are faced with challenges such as a lack of financial resources and capacity.
The underrepresentation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields continues to persist despite efforts made to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Women's representation in parliament worldwide has increased slightly from 26.5% to 26.9% this year.
These statistics were collected after over 60 parliaments in 52 countries held their parliamentary elections in 2023.
The sub-Saharan Africa region accounts for the third highest, at over 27%.
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal Ui|o|oo has called on men to collectively commit to forging a more inclusive world for women.
He made the remarks while addressing a workshop promoting women's participation in the upcoming elections in the capital today.
