Unequal access to productive resources, harmful socio-cultural practices, gender-based violence, and low participation of women in decision-making, especially on the economic front, are some of the challenging factors contributing to gender inequality. These were identified in the country review report by the African Peer Review Mechanism, released on Thursday. The report acknowledges Namibia’s efforts to […]

4815 cases of gender-based violence have been registered with the police between April 2023 and January 2024. The statistics were released by the Chief of Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, who said that the figures paint a grim picture and that that requires an urgent change of attitude in society. Inspector General Joseph Shikongo further […]

The Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Bernadette Jagger, has called for more investment in women’s leadership for a more just and equal society. Jagger says there is a need for dialogue and to map out responsive ways to uplift women. Bernadette Jagger also invited state-owned enterprises and the private sector to […]

Discord ensued as Members of Parliament in the National Assembly engaged in a fervent debate, questioning the existing parliamentary protocols after PDM MP Nico Smith rose to contribute to the Appropriation Bill. The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, sought clarity on the standing rule that Smith used to be the […]

Nsundano Technical School at Bukalo in the Zambezi Region will soon commence construction of two new classrooms.  This was revealed at the ground-breaking ceremony at the school on Wednesday. The principal of the Nsundano Technical School said additional classrooms will benefit the students not only in theory but in practice as well. Paul Knoblauch, the […]

The Merck Foundation of Germany has provided scholarships to train 68 local medical doctors in Namibia. During the Merck Foundation Annual Summit in Windhoek, members of Namibia’s Alumni Association expressed their gratitude. With advances in technology and the emergence of new diseases, medical practitioners need to continue upskilling, especially in developing countries.  Hence, the Merck […]

Strong winds blew off the roofs of three blocks at Ekango-Linene Combined School in Etayi Circuit, Omusati Region. The damage occurred to the block that accommodates approximately 100 Grade 3 learners. The block’s walls were damaged, and classes were under water, causing further damage to classroom displays on the notice boards and posing a setback […]

Burglars caused extensive damage to the Keetmanshoop !Homs-Ai SME Park when they smashed the premises’ glass doors to gain entry to offices and SME stalls.  The break-in occurred over the weekend.  Johannes Kisting, ||Kharas Regional Head for the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, says police arrested one suspect in connection with the burglary.  The regional […]

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) says an elaborate process is underway before the Rent Control Board is tabled in the National Assembly. In 2015, the Cabinet passed a resolution requiring the government to introduce measures to regulate the rental market with a view to preventing the current exploitation of tenants by landlords. […]

Lack of value addition to the livestock subsector, inadequate access to potable water, poor network coverage, and rural electrification are some of the key areas that need attention to address regional development in the Omaheke Region.  These matters were brought to the attention of the 6th National Development Plan meeting in Gobabis.  The meeting discussed […]