Lady Justice Mavis Gibson, the first woman to serve on Namibia’s High Court, has been remembered as a trailblazer and a symbol of justice.
At a memorial held at St. George's Cathedral, friends, family and colleagues honoured her life of service and strength.
Over 300 women gathered in Windhoek for the Namibia Women in Finance and Insurance Summit, which focused on empowering women through financial inclusion in today's digital landscape.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, said her ministry will continue to train Early Childhood Development (ECD) daycarers to raise awareness of violence against children in their classrooms.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says that even though the foundation has been laid for early childhood development, there is still room for improvement.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Social Security Commission (SSC), Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Immanuel, and SSC Chief Executive Officer, Milka Mungunda, spoke about the commission's growth and future initiatives aimed at improving women's rights, particularly around maternity le
Discussion on the national budget shifted to analysing the Appropriation Bill's responsiveness to gender and youth concerns during a public engagement hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, the Youth Leadership Programme, and the Trade Union Congress of Namibia.
The election and subsequent ascension to power of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah have given new credence to women in politics in Africa.
In Zambia, female presidents of opposition political parties are equally optimistic that Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah has set a new path for women in politics.
Namibia marked its 35th Independence Day with the swearing-in of its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The event was attended by various dignitaries and Heads of State, who shared their thoughts on the historic occasion.
The President of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, said this Independence Day not only marks a historic day for Namibia but for the SADC region, as it swore in its third female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
A new chapter in Namibia's history was written as former President Nangolo Mbumba, a steady force over the past year, officially handed over the reins of power to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the highest office in Namibia.
