The Erongo Governor Nathalia |Goagoses has called on civil society to move beyond protest and into policymaking.
Leaders in the Erongo Region marked World Non-Governmental Organization Day in Swakopmund, with an emphasis on accountability, collaboration and action.
The Director of LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia, Nicolette Bessinger, has called for stronger collaboration between government, civil society and communities to strengthen psychosocial support and protection services across the country.
Churches and civil society organisations remain worried about the state of readiness of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections in November.
They, therefore, urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia to engage them and use the platforms available to create awareness on voter registration.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged former liberation movements in Southern Africa to resist external threats that undermine their independence and the gains they have made.
People from various church denominations gathered at the Hosianna Evangelical Lutheran Parish in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, on Sunday to honour the late Founding President Sam Nujoma.
Prayers and hymns set the tone as those in attendance paid homage to the leader of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia.
The European Union has availed a grant of N$43 million to civil society organisations (CSOs) towards inclusive green growth.
The grant will fund the strengthening of CSOs in contributing to policy debates on sustainable energy and extractive industries.
Delegates from different groupings, including policymakers, civil society, and youth organisations, share their expectations, which they hope will be reflected in the Pact of the Future and the Global Action Pact.
Quintina Tjizumaue scooped the Miss Non-Governmental Organisation title at a glittery event in the capital.
Romancia Seibes came out as the first runner-up, followed by Celither Baldwin.
Tjizumaue, in her new role, will serve as the ambassador of all local NGOs and civil society organisations.
The Junior Consultant at the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), Ayaka Abrahams, has highlighted the role civil society plays in aiding the government in the fight against corruption in Namibia.
Abrahams said this at the launch of the Anti-Corruption Song Competition.
The Namibia Education Coalition has called on the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture to introduce a policy that will guide the use of educational technology to shift from teaching in classrooms alone.
