At 84 years old, Ester Pakarae-Kavari still shares memories from her early life, when she won the first Miss Windhoek title in 1958 at just 17 years old.

Women in Rehoboth came together for a conversation about some of the most pressing issues affecting women today.

The discussions centred around gender-based violence and emotional abuse to self-esteem, body image, and healing from trauma.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to the strength of Palestinian women, despite the continued untold suffering they face under occupation, including displacement, forced hunger and systemic violence.

Women in science are said to often face structural limitations in accessing crucial resources, training and networks. 

A Namibian media and creative professional is calling on women to speak out and challenge old colonial ideas that still affect how they are seen today. Elmarie Kapunda shared this message during a panel discussion focused on stories of women during Namibia's colonial era.

A resident and farmer from Kaakuwa Village in the Kavango West Region is encouraging local women to teach their children about the importance of growing their own food. 

Christine Haironga has been growing her food for close to five years now, after being inspired by a female colleague. 

The two women who died in an accident involving an Intercape bus and an Iveco minibus on the B1 road outside Otjiwarongo on Tuesday have been identified by their relatives.

UNDP's Resident Representative to Namibia, Alka Bhatia, says that the organisation recognises the vital role that small-scale mining plays in Namibia's economy.

According to recent data, small-scale mining contributes significantly to the local economy, providing income for over 10,000 households.

Over 200 women, young and old, gathered in Windhoek for the Namibia National Women Conference.

The conference, which is the first of its kind, was organised by the Namibia National Men Conference under the theme "It is well, my darling—we are all in this fight against violence".

To mark the celebration of Africa Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reflected on Africa's journey from 1963 to 2024, celebrating milestones like liberation from colonialism and apartheid and economic growth.