Namibia Government responds to Okahandja crisis with immediate and long-term measures President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Dr. Emma Kantema, to head a special Task Force following the tragic killings of three minors in Okahandja. Providing an update on government efforts, Dr. Kantema announced a series of safety, security, and psychosocial support measures aimed at restoring stability in the community and ensuring the protection of learners and residents. Minister of Gender Equality and Child […] today28 April, 2025
insert_link South Africa Basic Education and Health Departments Collaborate on New School Safety Guidelines The Department of Basic Education is working closely with the Department of Health to develop new safety guidelines for schools following recent food contamination incidents linked to toxic pesticides. Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube told the media the department is also exploring legal measures to prevent hazardous chemicals, like organophosphates, from entering school environments to ensure the safety of learners: today7 November, 2024
