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November 07
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 »
November 04
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 »
October 22
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 »
October 11
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 »
October 09
Namibia: Education Ministry Supports Inclusivity in Schools, Rejects Lgbtqi+ Curriculum Claims
... Dismisses claims of LGBTQI+ oriented curriculum Read more »
October 06
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 »
September 22
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 »
September 11
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 »
September 02
Namibia: More Women Needed As Central Bank Governors
Only 29 of the world's 185 central banks are led by female governors. Read more »
September 01
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 »
August 28
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 »
August 25
Namibia: Lgbtqi+ Community Wants to Be Included in Parliament
... race for election to next National Assembly heats up across parties Read more »
August 18
Namibia: 'I Could Have Told Her to Leave'
... aunt of slain GBV victim regrets not seeing her pain Read more »
August 13
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 »
August 07
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 »
August 05
Namibia: Namibia to Host First Game Marathon for Women
Namibia is hosting its first-ever Women's Game Jam (WGJ) - a global game development marathon. Read more »
June 05
Namibia: No to Stigma Around Menstruation
Following the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day recently, the K'Negongo Foundation has called for menstruation to be celebrated, understood and supported. Read more »
April 07
Namibia: Patriarchal Society a Thorn for Women Presidential Candidates
As Namibia's upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country's deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly… Read more »
April 04
Namibia: Men's Dressing Styles Must Equally Be Questioned - Gender Activists
One Economy Foundation's gender and child protection activist Veronica Theron says dress codes should also apply to men. Read more »
March 17
Namibia: The Media's Role in Vaccine Roll-Out for Young Girls
A total of N$126 million of this year's health and social services budget has been earmarked for vaccine procurement, Read more »
November 28, 2023
Namibia: Women in Sport Operating On Zero Budget
Namibia Women in Sport Association (Nawisa) president Carol Garoes says the association operates on a non-existing financial budget every year. Read more »
November 19, 2023
Namibia: 145 Mothers Die While Giving Birth
Some 145 women have died while giving birth, while 1 066 stillbirths were recorded between 2018 and 2021. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Africa: No Money for Cosafa Women's Champions
The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations Women's Championship winners will not be receiving prize money until finances in women's football improves, the competition's… Read more »
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