Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Ranks Third Among Africa's Most Powerful Women On Forbes

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been ranked third among Africa's most powerful women by Forbes, placing her alongside influential leaders shaping politics, economies and… Read more »

Namibia: Journalists Urged Not to 'Sensationalise' GBV Articles

Journalists have been urged to not sensationalise articles on gender-based violence (GBV) to attract attraction. Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibia 24th At Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

Namibia finished 24th at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile on Saturday after losing their final play-off match 2-1 to Zimbabwe. Read more »

Namibia: Women Still Underrepresented in National Council

Women remain significantly underrepresented in the National Council, with only seven of the 42 members being female, despite a slight improvement from the previous term, National… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Urged to Criminalise Digital Violence As Online Abuse of Women Rises

The United Nations Population Fund has called for the inclusion of digital violence in laws and policies to ensure it is taken seriously like other crimes. Read more »

Namibia: Roads Authority Boss Tjivikua Appointed Despite Sexual Harassment Investigation

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Namibia: Family's Sole Earner Is Key Factor in GBV Case Withdrawal

A Woman in the Zambezi region has pleaded with the police to withdraw a gender-based violence (GBV) case she brought against her husband - because he is the family's breadwinner. Read more »

Namibia: Slain Woman's Family Claims Police Refused to Register Domestic Abuse Case

The sister of murder victim Rachel Simasiku (33) claims the Katima Mulilo police refused Simasiku's repeated plea to open a case against her allegedly abusive boyfriend before she… Read more »

Namibia: Erongo Accident Victim - Police Looking for Unidentified Woman's Family

The police in the Erongo region are calling on family members or the public to help identify the body of a woman who died in a car accident between Karibib and Usakos on Wednesday. Read more »

Namibia: Gender Activists Warn Against Celebrating As More Women Elected

Gender activist Rosa Namises has cautioned that the increase in women elected as regional councillors in Namibia should not automatically be seen as progress, arguing that… Read more »

Namibia: Women and Girls Urged to Know Their Digital Rights As '16 Days of Activism' Begins

Executive director in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Gladice Pickering on Tuesday announced the start of the '16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence against Women… Read more »

Namibia: Over 4 000 GBV Cases Reported Between April 2024 and February 2025 - Gender Minister Kantema

A total of 4 405 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported between April 2024 and February 2025 in Namibia, minister of gender equality and child welfare Emma Kantema… Read more »

Namibia: Oyo Launches Nationwide Campaign to Tackle Digital GBV

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (Oyo) on Monday launched a community-driven campaign at Okahandja to confront the fast growing threats of digital gender-based violence (GBV) in… Read more »

Namibia: Desert Foxes Promoted to Women Super League

Desert Foxes from Walvis Bay were promoted to the FNB Women Super League after winning their promotion play-off tournament over the weekend. Read more »

Africa: Funding Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa's Green Economy

In a world striving for sustainability, Michelle Lingam's aspirations for her solar installation business highlight a troubling paradox: despite the critical role of women… Read more »

Namibia: Men Urged to Lead With Wisdom, Not Fists

|Khomanin Traditional Authority youth council member Richman Indongo says it is not always ideal to put men in leadership roles, as some tend to misuse their powers. Read more »

Namibia: Woman Wins N$1 Million After Negligent Birth Care At Otjiwarongo Hospital

The government and minister of health and social services have been ordered to pay N$1 million to a woman who suffered serious injuries when she gave birth to her first child at… Read more »

Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Renewed Commitment to Women, Peace and Security

Delivered by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Silver Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Windhoek - 16 October 2025. Read more »

Namibia: New Report Exposes Roots of Violence in Namibian Homes

The One Economy Foundation on Friday launched Problematic Mindsets Volume II, a study revealing how harmful gender beliefs and emotional suppression among men are fuelling violence… Read more »

Namibia: Over 5 000 GBV Cases Reported in Namibia Annually

Minister of gender equality and child welfare Emma Kantema says over 5 000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) are reported in Namibia every year. Read more »

Namibia: Naked Body of Young Woman Found in Windhoek

The naked body of an unidentified young woman was discovered in the Katutura area of Windhoek on Friday, the police reported on Sunday. Read more »

Namibia: Majority of GBV Victims Are Women From Rural Areas - Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Majority of GBV victims are women from rural areas - Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Engineer Belete-Tekie Wins Women in Engineering Leadership Award

Namibian civil engineer Sophia Belete-Tekie was awarded the women in engineering leadership award at the 11th Unesco Africa Engineering Week and ninth African Engineering… Read more »

Namibia: No Country Can Reach Its Full Potential If Women Are Left Behind - Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says no country can reach its full potential if women are not given an opportunity to lead. Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibia Showcases Empowerment and Inclusion Programmes At Rural Women's Parliament

Welcoming remarks by Gaudentia Kröhne, deputy minister of industries, mines and energy, at the eighth session of the Rural Women Parliament with Men as Partners, Parliament… Read more »