What could be mere cultural practices in some communities is taboo according to the laws of the country.
This is especially true for the traditional practices of certain marginalised communities.
Women's representation in parliament worldwide has increased slightly from 26.5% to 26.9% this year.
These statistics were collected after over 60 parliaments in 52 countries held their parliamentary elections in 2023.
The sub-Saharan Africa region accounts for the third highest, at over 27%.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, says the Ministry’s policy provides for the destruction of an animal that has killed a person.
President Nangolo Mbumba is in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, to join the masses in the celebration of the country's 34th Independence Day.
Dr. Mbumba is accompanied by Prime Minister Saara Kugongelwa-Amadhila, Minister in the Presidency Christina ||Hoebes, and Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi.
Preparations for the 34th Independence Day celebrations are progressing well at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex.
The event will be hosted in the town for the first time since independence.
The Zambezi Education Directorate has opened a new primary school in the Kabbe North Constituency.
The school will mainly accommodate children from Libula and Kalimbeza villages who previously had to walk on foot to far-off schools.
With the general elections slated for November this year, the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is carrying out civic education campaigns countrywide.
The institute paid a visit to Unam's Rundu Campus to engage students in the "Namibia Needs Me" campaign.
The residents of an informal transit settlement area, created by the Keetmanshoop Municipality for people on the waiting list to be allocated land, commended the Namibian Government for maintaining 34 years of peace and stability.
The deployment of the Namibian Navy on the Zambezi, Chobe, and Kavango rivers has reduced security challenges such as illegal border crossings, unregulated fishing, poaching, and drug smuggling, among others.
The Otjiwarongo Mayor has pleaded for patience with residents, as the municipality is busy addressing damaged roads in the town.
