Namibia: Marriage, Rape and Rights - Namibia's Culture Clash Over Consent

A man's arrest for allegedly raping his wife in the Zambezi region last week has sparked renewed debate over marital consent in Namibia, exposing a deep rift between traditional… Read more »

Namibia: No Woman Should Die While Giving Birth - - Luvindao

Newly appointed minister of health and social services, Esperance Luvindao, says no woman should die while giving birth. Read more »

Namibia: Multichoice Celebrates Namibian Women in Film

A sparkling selection of the city's women creators and creatives gathered at MultiChoice Namibia to honour Namibian women in film last week. Read more »

Namibia: Nine Women in Cabinet Not Just About the Numbers - Gender Activist Rosa Namises

GENDER and social activist Rosa Namises says having many women in key government positions does not guarantee change, and they would need to prove themselves. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah in History Books, Sworn in As First Woman President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah etched her name into the annals of history on Friday after being sworn in as the first woman president for Namibia since independence 35 years ago. Read more »

Namibia: Mbumba Salutes Namibian Women for Breaking Glass Ceiling

Outgoing president Nangolo Mbumba has saluted Namibian women for reaching the pinnacle of power following the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the first woman president of the… Read more »

Namibia: Nujoma Did Not Fight for a Society With GBV - Bishop Kameeta

Bishop Zephaniah Kameeta says founding president Sam Nujoma did not fight for a society in which rape and gender-based violence (GBV) are rampant. Read more »

Namibia: Woman Drowns, Man Dies By Suicide in Oshikoto Region

A 62-year-old woman allegedly drowned in a river at Iikokola village in the Oshikoto region's Onayena constituency on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Extradited Woman to Admit Guilt On 13 Fraud Charges

A woman accused of defrauding a school in Windhoek of close to N$3.4 million intends to admit guilt on 13 counts of fraud when her trial starts. Read more »

Namibia: New Golf Union Leadership Aims to Boost Women's Golf in Namibia, Engage Youth

The recently elected Namibia Amateur Ladies Golf Union (NALGU) leadership has pledged to get more women, especially the youth, to take up the sport. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Poverty Rate Surges - Women and Children Bear the Brunt of Economic Crisis, Report Reveals

Selma Fillipus (28) is a fruit and vegetable vendor struggling to make ends meet. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Marks Historic Milestone With Election of First Female President - Mbumba

Namibia opened a new chapter in pursuit of prosperity with the election of its first female president, says president Nangolo Mbumba. Read more »

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 »