Parents are strongly encouraged to accompany their children to school to guarantee their safety in light of roaming elephants, and they should refrain from attempting to interact with these animals when they come across them during their journey to or from school.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) says mothers can leave a child in a safe place at various identified places in accordance with the current Act, instead of abandoning them at unsafe sites. 

The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) has condemned the alleged use of school learners by politicians for personal gain, urging protection for learners' safety on public platforms.

A Grade 1 teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjwarongo, Gelda Waterboer, who had gone viral on social media for teaching children to report anyone touching their private parts, vowed to make it her mission to equip and advocate for the safety of children.

Learners from various schools in Eenhana, Ohangwena Region, took to the streets on Friday to protest against the rising cases of violence against children.

The march, held under the banner of solidarity and justice, saw young voices demanding urgent action from national and regional authorities.

Namibian award-winning artist Ben Kandukira, popularly known as Big Ben, has released a song for child safety awareness in response to the loss of three young girls in Okahandja.

The Okahandja Town Council has donated burial plots for Roslind Fabian (6) and Beyoncé !Kharuxas (15), Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo has said.

Fabian will be buried this weekend, while the burial of !Kharuxas is scheduled for next weekend.