By Adolf Kaure. Over 160 delegates gathered for the African Union (AU) high-level seminar on women, peace and security that took place at Swakopmund on Saturday. During his keynote address, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Peya Mushelenga said that more concerted efforts are needed to ensure that women are involved in peace...
In a thrilling Friday night football showdown at the NFA Technical Centre, V Power Angels soared to victory, putting three goals past a resilient Ramblers Women FC team. The match, undoubtedly the highlight of the evening, had both teams and fans on the edge of their seats as they witnessed an intense battle on the...
More concerted efforts to scale up women’s participation in peacebuilding processes are urgently needed in Africa. International Relations Minister Peya Mushelenga has called on governments to allocate resources for the implementation of programmes that support women’s inclusion. The African Union members have taken stock of women’s participation and leadership in peace processes in Swakopmund. The...
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...
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Peya Mushelenga on Saturday called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to guarantee equality and parity by ensuring that everyone, including women, are actively involved in decision-making across the board. Mushelenga noted that the issue of women in peace and security has become a subject of debate, in respect...
Women have been urged to actively seek for various elective posts and rise above retrogressive cultural beliefs that they are weak people who can only be nominated. Members of the Nakuru County Assembly, top officials from the devolved unit’s Gender and Inclusivity Department and feminist Community Based Organizations (CBOs) who converged at Keringet grounds were...
Niël Terblanché As the current Chair of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for March 2024, Namibia is set to host a crucial High-Level Ministerial Seminar on Women in Peace and Security (WPS) in Swakopmund. This seminar is a significant step in advancing the role of women in peace processes across the...
As the current Chair of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of March 2024, Namibia is set to host two significant events aimed at promoting women’s participation and strengthening peace and security on the continent. The first event, the AU PSC High-Level Ministerial Seminar on Women, Peace, and Security...
Standard Bank Namibia hosted a vibrant high tea event in celebration of International Women’s Day last Saturday. The event was graced by the presence of Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019. Khadijah Mouton, a senior copywriter at Standard Bank Namibia, expressed her excitement about the event, saying: “We had our celebration a week after International Women’s...