Namibia: Namibian Women Are Key Drivers of Change - Mbumba

President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibian women are key drivers of change, driving the nation toward greater heights and fostering hope for a sustainable future. Read more »

Namibia: Political Analyst Ben Mulongeni Criticizes Use of 'Meekulu Kaadona' and 'Meme President' for Women Leaders

Political analyst Ben Mulongeni says a woman president-elect cannot be referred to as 'meekulu kaadona' or 'meme president'. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah's Home Village Okongo Celebrates Namibia's First Woman President

Okongo, a village in northern Namibia, is deemed to be 'behind'. Read more »

Namibia: Ministry Applauds Men Who Speak Out Against GBV

Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Justice spokesperson Lukas Haufiku says the ministry applauds men who stand up against gender-based violence. Read more »

Namibia: Political Analyst Says Nandi-Ndaitwah Represents Gender Equality

Political analyst Rekkel Andreas says Namibians should be proud that they elected the country's first female president. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected Namibia's First Female President Amid Controversial Poll Results

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is now Namibia's fifth president - making history as the country's first woman to hold this position. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected As Namibia's First Woman President

Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia's fifth president, making history as the country's first woman to hold this position. Read more »

Namibia: Youth Mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Young Namibians have joined a global movement observing '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence', an international campaign challenging violence against women and girls. Read more »

Namibia: Majority of Women in Namibia Give Birth At 21

On average, a Namibian woman will have her first child at the age of 21. Read more »

Namibia: Zambezi Shocked After Woman Exhumes Baby's Remains

The family members of a woman (27) who exhumed her baby's body in the Zambezi region on Saturday say they are still stunned by the incident. Read more »

Africa: Namibia Tops Africa Gender Index 2023 As Most Gender Equal Country

Namibia is ranked as the most gender equal country in Africa. Read more »

Namibia: Menstrual Leave - a Step Towards Gender Equity

Recently, the discussion around workplace inclusivity and the development of equitable and supportive environments has evolved beyond traditional issues like gender pay gaps, equal… Read more »

Namibia: In Defence of Monica Geingos

As the founder of the Global First Ladies Alliance (GFLA) and someone who has had the privilege of working with more than 80 first ladies across 15 years, I feel compelled to… Read more »

Namibia: Education Ministry Supports Inclusivity in Schools, Rejects Lgbtqi+ Curriculum Claims

... Dismisses claims of LGBTQI+ oriented curriculum Read more »

Namibia: Independent Candidate Rosa Namises and All People's Party Champion Lgbtqi+ Rights Amid Political Silence

Independent candidate Rosa Namises and the All People's Party (APP) have come out in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other… Read more »

Namibia: Media Criticised for Neglecting Women's Voices Ahead of Elections, Says Ombudsman

Media ombudsman John Nakuta says the media is still struggling to amplify women's voices in the run-up to the presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more »

Namibia: Political Parties Disregard Lgbtqi+ Rights Ahead of November Elections

Most political parties say they do not support gay rights ahead of the November elections, but do not mind the gay community's vote. Read more »

Namibia: 'Gotty Gwetu' Cautions Against GBV in New Song

Kavango West musician Kudumo Godfried, better known as Gotty Gwetu, has released the single, 'Mama', which addresses gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »

Namibia: More Women Needed As Central Bank Governors

Only 29 of the world's 185 central banks are led by female governors. Read more »

Namibia: Lack of Diversity in Newsrooms Fuels Under-Reporting On Gender

Human rights activist Linda Bauman says low reporting on gender issues in local media is fuelled by a lack of diversity and insufficient training in local newsrooms. Read more »

Africa: Geingos Advocates for Sexual Reproductive Rights for Africa's Youth

Former first lady of Namibia Monica Geingos has emphasised the urgent need to champion sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people across eastern and southern… Read more »

Namibia: Lgbtqi+ Community Wants to Be Included in Parliament

... race for election to next National Assembly heats up across parties Read more »

Namibia: 'I Could Have Told Her to Leave'

... aunt of slain GBV victim regrets not seeing her pain Read more »

Namibia: Assistance Needed to Trace Missing Walvis Woman

The police at Walvis Bay are seeking public assistance to trace Anne-Marie Nakapala (20) who went missing on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Algerian Boxer in Paris Olympics Gender Row Marches Into Final

The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics won her semi-final on Tuesday to guarantee at least a silver medal in front of a raucous Roland… Read more »