Vice President Lucia Witbooi has emphasised that the government remains committed to addressing challenges facing marginalised communities through collaborative planning, evidence-based decision-making, and sustainable interventions that will restore affected persons' dignities.
The ELCIN Rehabilitation Centre in Oniipa has been presented with a vehicle, donated by Indongo Toyota in partnership with the Office of the President.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the vehicle would improve access to healthcare facilities and enhance service delivery at the rehabilitation centre.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture on Wednesday launched the School Sports for Development Programme at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek to expand access to sport and physical education for learners across the country.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on Namibia's faith communities to play a central role in national renewal as well as the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) to strengthen Christian unity, prophetic witness and institutional renewal.
Persons with disabilities who are athletes, alongside organisations, received cash prizes and certificates for their exceptional leadership and impactful contributions to their communities.
The awards were presented at the National Disability Week closing ceremony held in Lüderitz on Thursday.
The Vice President has appealed to workplaces, including government ministries and agencies, to create wellness spaces for employees.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi inspected progress made on the DR3607 Oshakati-Ompundja low-volume seal road Phase One project in the Oshana Region.
Vice-President Lucia Witbooi officially opened the 12th Oshakati Totem Expo with a call upon all towns in Namibia, especially those without expos and trade fairs in their towns – to come up with initiatives to boost the local economy.
As part of the Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration, Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the San community at the Ombili location in Eenhana town.
The visit aimed to assess their living conditions and to familiarise herself with the community, which now falls under the Presidency through her office.
Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has emphasised the need for unity, justice, peace, equality, and shared prosperity.
She made these remarks during the commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day at Eenhana, located in the Ohangwena Region.
