Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing inclusion, empowerment and equal participation for people with disabilities.
She made the remarks at the closing ceremony of National Disability Week 2026 in Lüderitz.
The Municipality of Swakopmund, in partnership with Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine, has officially concluded the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Initiative.
The programme has empowered a total of 85 young entrepreneurs across various business sectors.
The Namibian police's Women Network in the Zambezi region commemorated 16 years of its existence.
The event held at Katima Mulilo was held under the theme "Honouring the past, empowering the future of women".
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi is advocating for local processing of resources and genuine Namibian ownership instead of what he describes as "rent-a-black-face" empowerment deals.
A businessman in the Kaliyangile area of Sibbinda Constituency, Zambezi Region, received tailoring materials valued at N$9,600 from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's income-generating activity (IGA) project.
The Namibian Aviation Training Academy (NATA) has emphasised the need to capacitate and empower local pilots, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
NATA made these remarks during a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House.
Women in Rehoboth came together for a conversation about some of the most pressing issues affecting women today.
The discussions centred around gender-based violence and emotional abuse to self-esteem, body image, and healing from trauma.
Still speaking at Katima Mulilo, Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) Minister Emma Kantema said that although technology is a powerful tool for empowerment, it has become a new frontier for violence that manifests in various forms.
The First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndenga Ndaitwah, has reminded leaders to serve with integrity and to have organisational vision and empower employees.
Matheus Veldskoen, vying for a seat in the Karasburg East constituency in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities election, has pledged to champion inclusivity and empowerment.
