insert_link Namibia White Cane Day Commemorated in Oniipa (Photo:Maria Namuapal) By Maria Namupala Visually impaired individuals in Oniipa, Oshikoto Region, marked their annual International White Cane Day on Wednesday. The white cane, used by visually impaired people to navigate their surroundings, was first adopted in the United States in October 1964 and is celebrated annually on October 15. Speaking at the event, Emma Amadhila, regional coordinator of the Northern Association of the Visually Impaired (NAVI), explained that the […] today17 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mother Seeks Justice for Son Left Brain-Damaged After 2022 Assault One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa reports that Joannie Daries is demanding justice for her 24-year-old son, Shalldou Daries, who was left unable to walk nor speak following an assault in 2022. Last night's bulletin is live right now on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7 you are free to watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284, or stream it live on oneafrica.tv today6 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Federation of People with Disabilities to Host Seminar in Ongwediva This Weekend The National Federation of People with Disabilities in the Northern regions will be hosting its seminar scheduled for this weekend in Ongwediva in the Oshana Region. Here's Juliana Samuel, the Oshana regional coordinator. today7 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Disability Affairs Minister calls for inclusive education Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs in the Office of the President Alexia Manombe-Ncube has urged parents and guardians of children with disabilities to avoid keeping them at home and ensure that they are enrolled in schools. today23 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government hosts nationwide consultations on disability rights The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, is conducting consultative meetings with impaired people countrywide to create awareness of the rights of people with disabilities as well as support programmes aimed to assist them. today16 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia National Disability Week promotes inclusion The National Disability Council of Namibia, in collaboration with stakeholders, is hosting the National Disability Week from the 5th to 7th March in the Oshana region. Speaking at the official opening today the Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs Alexia Manombe-Ncube said the week is meant to raise awareness and promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in various aspects of society and also help in promoting inclusivity and advocating for […] today5 March, 2024
