President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia's first female President this morning.
Right from the onset, she took a stand to forge the nation forward, receiving a standing ovation in recognition of the women leaders who have paved the way.
The Chairperson of the Berseba Village Council, Felicia Motinga, has said the swearing in of Namibia's first female President in two days' time demonstrates the political maturity of the people despite their political differences.
Hardap Governor Salomon April highlighted the significance of this year’s International Women’s Day, coinciding with the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo’s first female president.
He spoke at the Women’s Day celebration in Stampriet Village.
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare and UNICEF have launched the 2024 Early Childhood Development Report, revealing both progress and challenges in Namibia's ECD sector.
Swapo Party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia serves as a testament to gender equality, highlighting the success of her party's constitutional framework in promoting this cause.
First Lady Sustjie Mbumba beamed with pride as she welcomed the Ethiopian Airlines flight, operated entirely by women at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, on this International Women's Day.
The Swapo Party's extraordinary congress, set to take place this weekend, will elect a new party president following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob in February last year.
However, there is a concern about the position of Vice President, which will be left vacant.
The Cabinet endorsed a decision that the government consider hosting an event to signify Namibia's firm commitment to the future of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.
The event is expected to feature international and national stakeholders.
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.
