Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), Bernadette Jagger, recently emphasised the ministry's ongoing dedication to providing housing for people with disabilities.
Thirty-three-year-old visually impaired coordinator of Connect Africa, Ndapewa Teresius, says technology has tremendous potential to increase the independence of people with disabilities.
Stakeholders convened in Rundu to discuss issues affecting people with disabilities in the Kavango Region.
The point is to find solutions to the challenges they often face.
The Namibian government remains committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
Hardap Governor Salomon April said this while donating food parcels to people with disabilities at Aranos, courtesy of Rani Trading Group.
The Epukiro Constituency Office and Tuva Tuva, a non-governmental organization, have donated blankets and other necessities to a group of people with disabilities in the constituency.
The donation, valued at more than N$50,000, is hoped to buffer them against the fast-approaching winter.
The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare hosted a Christmas party for people with disabilities at Katima Mulilo.
Minister Sioka said she was humbled to share her time with people with disabilities.
More still needs to be done to address the plights of people with disabilities, despite significant strides made in equitable access to assistive devices, safety and justice, as well as employment services.
The speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi says people with disabilities in Namibia are faced with numerous challenges. He is now calling on the public to become involved in issues affecting those with disabilities in an effort to promote inclusiveness.
