While some children in Namibia are privileged to have parents protecting and providing for them, it is a struggle for others. This is especially true for some children in Walvis Bay, who are forced by circumstances to assume adult responsibilities at a young age.

School learners say pressure to keep up with expensive brands as well as popularity, are luring many of their peers to becoming what they call “side chicks’ and “side boys” to older men and women, who are otherwise also known as a blessers.

A 14-year-old girl living with disabilities is beating the odds with the help of Government’s free access to education.

The Gobabeb Research Centre, in the Namib Desert, is cultivating the next generation of environmental scientists. From primary school to tertiary students, the centre is training young people so that they conserve the environment.

Studies undertaken by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), on the elimination of child labour, from 2010 to 2012 warns of high prevalence of child labour in Namibia. The World Day Against Child Labour, which is held every year on June 12 aims to promote a worldwide movement against child labour in any form.

Members of the Junior National Council have applauded Namibia for starting to introduce laws and regulations aimed at protecting the rights of Namibian children.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says there is a need to accelerate the pace at which the Decentralisation Policy is being implemented. She was responding to questions from NUDO parliamentarian, Meundju Jahanika, in the National Assembly.

Health and Social Services Minister Dr Bernard Haufiku has called for private public partnership to improve health service provision in the country. Dr Haufiku made the call at the handover donation of six nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure units worth N$230 000.

Over 100 children gathered at the Family of Hope Services in Havana to celebrate the Day of the African Child.

Besides honouring those who participated in the Soweto Uprising of 1976, in South Africa, 16 June is also meant to raise awareness around the continuing need for improvement of education, provided to African children. Education in Namibia is compulsory for children between the ages of 7 and 16. However there are not enough schools and […]