Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a leader of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), has become Namibia’s first female president after securing a decisive victory in last week’s election. The Electoral Commission of Namibia declared Nandi-Ndaitwah the winner with over 57% of the votes, while her nearest challenger, Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change […]
Voting is now underway in Namibia as citizens head to the polls to choose a new president and parliament in what promises to be a pivotal election for the Southern African nation. Early Wednesday morning, long lines formed outside polling stations in Windhoek, the capital, as Namibians eagerly awaited their chance to cast ballots in […]
Over 1 million Namibians are set to cast their votes on November 27, 2024, in a highly anticipated general election that has drawn both local and international attention. A total of 1,467,604 registered voters, out of a population exceeding 2.6 million, will head to the polls to elect their representatives. Charlotte Osei, former Chairperson of […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children represent 10% of murder victims and 32% of rape victims in Namibia each year. These disturbing statistics underline the alarming prevalence of child violence, with many cases going unreported and survivors often lacking necessary support. Despite these figures, efforts are underway to improve the identification and response […]
