WINDHOEK: The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) has joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Mother Language Day, with the theme ‘Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning.’ The United Nations (UN) has established 21 February as a day to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity. This is to demonstrate dedication...
November 1, 2024
Tag: Commemorates
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NA, NC commemorates 34th Anniversary of Namibian Constitution
The National Assembly and the National Council had a joint session today to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Namibian Constitution. Parliamentarians paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, reflecting on the profound journey that led to the birth of the Constitution, adopted on February 9, 1990, under the leadership of Dr. Geingob. The...
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CAN commemorates World Cancer Day with community clinic
WINDHOEK: The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) on Friday led a community health initiative in Windhoek that offered crucial screenings to over 100 men and 100 women at a free clinic. The event was aimed at raising awareness about cancer prevention and underscoring the significance of early detection in commemoration of World Cancer Day, observed...
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Namibia commemorates International Day of Education
In these challenging times, Namibia’s commitment to peace must go beyond conventional security measures. The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture said this at the commemoration of the International Day of Education. The celebration aims to commemorate the essence of education. Faustina Caley says that education emerges as the cornerstone of this commitment to...
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Namibia commemorates International Day of Human Rights
Today marks 75 years since the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. However, demonstrations in Windhoek turned into violent clashes between the residents and the apartheid police, resulting in the killing and wounding of many natives 11 years after the document’s passage in 1959. These are the graves of those...
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Zambezi commemorates 16 Days Against GBV
In a significant event marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare in the Zambezi Region held a commemoration at Chetto, Kongola constituency, on Wednesday. This initiative underscores the region’s commitment to combating this critical issue. The day, which included activities such as poems,...