Niël Terblanché Namibia has positioned itself as a leader in gender equality within its parliamentary ranks, achieving an impressive 50 percent female representation in the National Assembly which is a significant rise from 46 percent the previous year. This achievement was announced by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, who again stressed...
September 20, 2024
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Women’s representation in parliament worldwide increases
Women’s representation in parliament worldwide has increased slightly from 26.5% to 26.9% this year. These statistics were collected after over 60 parliaments in 52 countries held their parliamentary elections in 2023. The sub-Saharan Africa region accounts for the third highest, at over 27%. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), electoral quotas have been instrumental in...
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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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SPWC calls for recording of women’s stories and achievements
The Secretary for the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC), Fransina Kahungu, says there is a need for Namibian women to narrate their own stories and the role they have played in the development of the nation. It is against this background that the Council called for a one-day workshop on the recording and collection of...
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International Women’s Day exhibition champions inclusion
Women wear cultural identity in the folds of their traditional dress, they are the guardians of Namibia’s natural heritage and exist intersectionally in ‘All In’, an European Union Delegation to Namibia exhibition to mark International Women’s Day currently on display at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Curated by The Project Room and supported by Rand Merchant...
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US down Brazil to win Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup
Lindsey Horan scored the only goal as the United States defeated Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup in California. US skipper Horan headed home in first-half injury time at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium to settle a largely lacklustre finale to the 12-team tournament. “I’m very very proud of the team...
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International Women’s Day 8 March
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4th Artillery Brigade celebrate women’s day
General Officer Commanding the 4th Artillery Brigade, General Alweendo Namukwambi, has called on Namibians to work together to create a safe space for women. General Namukwambi was speaking at the celebration of International Women’s Day at the Jonas Shoongeleni Ndeimana Barracks outside Otjiwarongo. As Namibia joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Women’s...
