Niël Terblanché Dr Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, has urged for a unified effort to ensure the active involvement of women in decision-making processes in the peace and security structures of Africa. This call to action was made during the African Union Seminar on Women, Peace, and Security, that...
September 20, 2024
Tag: Empowerment
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Breaking Boundaries, Building Futures:Namibia’s Unique Path to Women’s Empowerment – Opinion
Namibia, a country with a rich tapestry of cultures and history, reached a watershed moment on 21 March 1990, when it gained independence from the South African apartheid regime, transforming the country into a beloved symbol of international solidarity. This moment was more than just a geopolitical shift: It catalysed societal transformation, paving the way...
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NSX foster gender equality and empowerment – Windhoek Observer
The Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) in collaboration with the CFA Society South Africa recently hosted and celebrated the International Women’s Day, Annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality to raise awareness on gender equality. Over the years more than 100 stock exchanges and financial services institutions have participated in this global initiative to foster gender...
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Letshego Bank inspires Namibian women with empowerment event – Business Express
Letshego Bank, in partnership with Exquisite Conferencing, hosted a celebration event on International Women’s Day at the Windhoek Country Club and Resor. The gathering served as a platform to reflect on the achievements, progress, and opportunities of women, inspiring solutions for the future. Phenomenal women from various backgrounds and industries came together for a day...
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Namibia pledges relentless empowerment of women – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché As Namibia joined the world to commemorate International Women’s Day, the country’s remarkable progress in gender equality and the empowerment of women, was celebrated for its journey of achievement and its inclination to address ongoing challenges. President Nangolo Mbumba, in a touching statement, reiterated Namibia’s commitment to building an inclusive society where women...
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Vice president says GBV hinders women’s empowerment
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on all Namibians and trade unions to fight gender-based violence (GBV), which is one of the greatest hindrances in women empowerment. “Gender-based violence remains a serious issue that reverses social progress and also has a major impact on women empowerment,” she says. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the Mineworkers Union...
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Omuthiya embarks on community empowerment project
The Omuthiya Town Council has passed a council resolution to issue a public notice for the job seekers who reside within Omuthiya to be registered on the council’s database for temporary employment. The unemployed residents of Omuthiya are expected to register their particulars on the database, where temporary recruitment will be sourced. Town spokesperson Ottilie...
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Regional empowerment key to resolving Government Garage issues: Mutorwa – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has suggested that decentralizing power to the regional level could effectively address the challenges facing government garages. “As a unitary state, not a central state, it’s essential that some authority concerning government garages is delegated to the regions for a more functional system,” he stated....
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Lisha Empowerment and Development petition National Assembly
A civic organisation called Lisha Empowerment and Development has petitioned the National Assembly to address the urgent need to revive the market for livestock in the northern communal areas. The petition states that livestock farmers in the northern communal areas cannot sustainably sell their livestock. It says this is because the quarantine facility at Farm...