Government launches nationwide campaign against GBV

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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.

Deputy Bishop Makari's burial set for Aminuis

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The Church of Africa's late Deputy Bishop, Ngetujame Zacheus Makari, will be buried on Sunday at Okahumandu village in the Omaheke Region's Aminuis Constituency.

Rukee Moelanjane, the late deputy bishop's brother, confirmed the burial details to Nampa.

Nadawo opens new office in Windhoek

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The Namibian Association of Differently Abled Women (NADAWO) launched its new identity and opened a Peer Support Office Facility at the Disability Resource Centre in Okuryangava.

Miss World Namibia Selma Kamanya pays courtesy call on Swapo SG Shaningwa

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Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya, paid a courtesy call to Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa after returning from the 72nd Miss World event held in Hyderabad, India.

Shaningwa welcomed Kamanya with a hug and affectionately referred to her as her grandmother, smiling brightly.

Wildfires cause of concern at Opuwo

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In a troubling repeat of events, another veld fire broke out on Tuesday in the Ondundu location of Opuwo, just days after a similar blaze had swept through the area last week.

CoW, PowerCom sign MoU to enhance safety in Windhoek

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The City of Windhoek and PowerCom Namibia signed a memorandum of understanding to install 28 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras around the city in a bid to prevent and reduce crime. 

The city will allocate the CCTV cameras to selected areas to assist law enforcement agencies in fighting crimes.

Church leads call for defence of women and children

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The church is a safe place. This message formed the core of a peaceful protest, led by the Council of Churches in Namibia, as congregants marched down Independence Avenue, demanding justice for women and children who have been raped or murdered.