As Namibia celebrates Human Rights Day, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, called on each citizen to take action and speak out against injustice within their communities and foster dialogue.
Women have played a pivotal role in shaping Namibia's history during the liberation struggle and in nation-building efforts.
Studies have shown that when women are involved in decision-making, the outcome tends to be highly inclusive and reflective of the needs of diverse communities.
Congratulatory messages continue to pour in from across the globe for President-Elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
In his congratulatory message, President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, wished the President-Elect the greatest of success.
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made it clear that her rise to Namibia's highest office is a result of her leadership qualities, capabilities, merit, and ability to lead effectively and not her gender.
The 12th Annual Model United Nations Namibia Conference, a two-day academic event, is advancing gender equality and empowering women through engaging high school learners in real-world global issues.
The Governor of ||Kharas, Aletha Frederick, has called for a gender-responsive resource budget allocation in addressing gender disparities.
She made the call at an induction workshop for the Police Women's Network for Focal Point Persons at Keetmanshoop.
Omusati Police Commander Ismael Basson said the unprofessional attitudes of some police officers are discouraging for men who mean to report cases of gender-based violence (GBV).
The year 2025 will be the one that many will be looking forward to as the government plans to implement a grant for unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 59.
The number of teenage pregnancies in the Ohangwena Region is alarming.
Authorities report over 9,000 cases between January 2022 and April this year.
These girls were all under the age of 19.
Namibia has attained a 50-50 gender balance in the National Assembly, the spokesman of the lower house of parliament, Sakeus Kadhikwa, confirmed.
Kadhikwa marked the achievement as a milestone, as Namibia is the only country so far in Africa that has reached gender balance in parliament.
