Alcohol and drug abuse are some of the key factors leading to gender-based violence (GBV), hence the need for more awareness campaigns and advocacy to root out social ills.
This sentiment was shared at an event on the 16 days of activism at Leonardville in Omaheke's Aminuis constituency.
The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters have reiterated their demands for the allocation of fishing quotas to address unemployment in the country.
The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF) want unemployed people to get jobs in the fishing industry through the Governmental Objective Fishing Quota.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has once again highlighted the persistent issue of discrimination faced by individuals with disabilities.
The Ohangwena regional leadership is looking to resolve their current issues over grazing land with Angolan farmers.
Thousands of cattle graze in the area.
About 30 residents of Aussenkehr, whose reed houses were destroyed by a fire two weeks ago, are still being housed in tents.
The blazing fire displaced 57 households and claimed a life.
The Rundu Town Council signed a memorandum of agreement (MoU) with the Namibian Housing Acting Group to construct affordable housing for low-income earners.
The MoU was signed at the Sikanduko informal settlement at Rundu.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform says only about half the population has access to proper toilet facilities.
Speaking during the President's media briefing earlier in the week, minister Carl Schlettwein said sanitation is a prerequisite for development.
The Otjiwarongo mayor has called on residents to refrain from littering.
Gottlieb Shivute made this call during the Otjiwarongo clean-up campaign.
The Otjiwarongo Municipality has entered into an agreement with the Road Fund Administration and the Roads Authority to rehabilitate and upgrade the roads in the town.
Residents of Otjiwarongo have over the years complained about the state of the roads, especially because they have very large potholes.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the European Union (EU) have entered into a partnership to promote gender equality and combat gender-based violence.
This event signifies a commitment to a strategic partnership aimed at addressing GBV comprehensively.
