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EU injects over N$300 million into ECD centres

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The European Union (EU) in Namibia has injected more than N$300 million into early childhood development (ECD) centres around the country. 

EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins made the announcement during the launch of the programme at Mix Settlement, on the outskirts of Windhoek. 

Kavango West RC empowers its community

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The Kavango West Regional Council has taken the initiative to empower its communities through diverse development programmes.

Locals should stop exploiting marginalised communities - Gender Ministry

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The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) is calling on some locals to stop using people from marginalised communities for cheap labour.

The Deputy Director of Marginalised Communities, Rebekka Namwandi, says the practice is inconsiderate and has to stop.
 

Gender Ministry commits to changing lives

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The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare says the government is committed to improving the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable members of society through income-generating activities.

Say No to Drugs campaign tackles scourge of drug abuse

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A drug and alcohol awareness campaign was held at J.A. Nel Secondary School at Keetmanshoop in efforts to tackle the scourge of drug abuse, especially among young people.

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare hosted the 'Say No to Drugs" campaign.

Teenage preganancy remains burning issue

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High cases of teenage pregnancy among girls aged between 13 and 19 years old in Kamanjab, Kunene Region, remain a burning social issue that needs concerted efforts to address.

Brutal abuse of minor condemned

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The Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Ministry has condemned the brutal abuse of a 5-year-old girl by her family members in the Omaheke Region.

The incident, which happened towards the end of July, came to light in a video circulated on social media.