The Ministries of Gender Equality and Child Welfare and of Information and Communication Technology on Wednesday launched a campaign to raise awareness and combat gender-based violence nationwide.

The programme themed 'hashtag End GBV Namibia was launched at the UN Plaza in Katutura.

The First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, paid a visit to Ella Du Plessis Secondary School to address the learners about the importance of education and to remind them of the crucial role they play as the future leaders of the country.