Vice President Lucia Witbooi has emphasised that the government remains committed to addressing challenges facing marginalised communities through collaborative planning, evidence-based decision-making, and sustainable interventions that will restore affected persons' dignities.
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Wednesday launched the Marginalised Communities Report, compiled from the 2023 Population and Housing data.
The Vice President says despite the government's efforts in expanding services that are meant for the well-being of people with disabilities and marginalised communities, it is unfortunate that these groups still face challenges that hinder them from participating actively in the social development of the country. <
Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the spokesperson for the Namibia Defence Force (NDF), has clarified that nine candidates from the Tsumkwe Constituency have been shortlisted for recruitment and that three of them are from the marginalised community.
Marginalised communities at Epukiro are set to benefit from the construction of 40 houses and a community garden courtesy of the N/a'an Ku Sé Foundation and the Epukiro Upliftment Project.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended partnerships aimed at improving the lives of indigenous communities.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on marginalised communities in Omaheke Region to develop a strong sense of ownership over state-sponsored community projects.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi is currently on an official visit to the Omaheke Region, where she is touring the area and engaging with various marginalised communities.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi is on an official visit to the Omaheke Region, where she is engaging marginalised communities.
The Vice President's tour started at Epako Clinic in Gobabis.
Youth of the Commonwealth have called on member states to design and ensure digital education tools for marginalised communities in rural areas.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi is calling on young people from indigenous communities to take advantage of the newly launched National Youth Fund.
She made the appeal while speaking in Tsumeb during the celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
