Women in business have been urged to establish cooperatives that would enhance their enterprises through business-to-business networking. This call was made by Doreen Sioka, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, during a meeting with businesswomen in Rosh Pinah. Sioka emphasised that informal businesses play a significant role in contributing to the […]
The life of a girl child in rural areas comes with a long list of chores, which she is expected to manage on a daily basis. But the beauty of it is that those who live with their grandparents have the opportunity to learn about cultural norms, values, and traditions that guide them through life. […]
The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has called on the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to expedite the passing of the Cybercrime Bill to protect children while online. Doreen Sioka made the remarks at the commemoration of the Day of the African Child at Rosh Pinah in the ||Kharas Region. […]
Children can be gifted in many areas, including sports, art, music, or intellectual ability. Ayana Hiskia is a 6-year-old passionate and self-trained gymnast, an art she first showed an interest in at age four. Our news team paid Ayana a visit at her home in Windhoek’s Shandumbala residential area. Ayana Hiskia is a Grade 1 […]
Some children in Windhoek have expressed their frustration about the recent deaths of children at Kayova Village in the Kavango East Region from suspected food poisoning. Saturday, June 10, was the saddest moment for the Shishungho family and the villagers who were forced to bury their own. The suspected food poisoning claimed the lives of […]
Enhancing the rights of the African child in the digital realm necessitates accessible and affordable internet connectivity as well as information and communication technology devices. However, the Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, says this advancement also exposes children to the potential violation of their rights, particularly the risk […]
In addition to the many challenges documented in the African child’s records, the situation of the girl child is generally more precarious. Martha Kasela, a member of the Junior National Council from the Zambezi Region, highlights education as a particular area of concern, frequently observing girls’ absences from school for various reasons. “Some learners have […]
In a recent parliamentary session, the Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) MP, Inna Hengari, expressed deep concern about the increasing violence against children in Namibia. In simple terms, violence means hurting someone on purpose, either physically or emotionally. Hengari highlighted that despite the laws and policies in place to protect children, reports of them being abused, […]
Namibians have been called to join hands and work together to protect and uphold the rights of children in the digital realm. President Hage Geingob says it is crucial that Namibia take decisive action to invest in digital literacy and provide them with the necessary tools to responsibly navigate the digital world. This plea forms […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) is offering 40 crocodiles for public sale in its efforts to mitigate the impact of crocodile conflict on communities. In a press release issued on Wednesday, MEFT announced the public sale of 40 crocodiles in their efforts to minimise human-wildlife conflicts that have been occurring in the […]
