insert_link South Africa South African men can assume their wives’ surnames South Africa’s Constitutional Court (Photo: concourt.org.za) South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that men may legally adopt their wives’ surnames, finding parts of Section 26 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional. The case, brought by two couples, challenged the law as discriminatory on gender grounds. Justice Leona Theron stated that the existing rule was based on colonial-era patriarchy, which placed women in inferior positions. Parliament has been given […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Funding cuts disrupt Namibia’s sustainable development monitoring Namibia’s ability to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is under serious strain following the withdrawal of key international funding. The 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report, compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the United Nations, highlights that the termination of critical donor support — including USAID’s long-standing backing of the Demographic and Health Survey — has left significant data gaps in health, gender, poverty, and education. […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Women in Finance & Insurance Summit 2025 champions gender diversity, inclusion, and equality The 4th Namibia Women in Finance and Insurance Summit convened in Windhoek, drawing leading female professionals to discuss innovation, legacy-building, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting inclusive growth. The summit, which focused on the impact of digital transformation in the finance and insurance sectors, emphasized the need to empower women by providing them with access to financial tools, leadership opportunities, and decision-making roles. CEO Sisedi Investment […] today16 May, 2025
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 Dr. Sam Nujoma Marina Matundu Reflects on Nujoma’s Vision for Women Leaders Former Namibia Broadcasting Corporation senior producer Marina Matundu spoke with One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Ketemba Tjipepa about the late Founding President, Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma. She shared that Nujoma firmly believed in the potential of women and envisioned a future where they would lead Namibia. today27 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa is hosting G20 Employment Working Group meetings in Gqeberha South Africa is hosting G20 Employment Working Group meetings in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, focusing on labour and employment issues. The four-day event will cover youth employment, gender equality, income inequality, and digitalisation’s impact. Guest countries from Africa have been invited to enhance regional cooperation. Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth says the meetings align with South Africa’s G20 presidency theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability: today19 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Women in Mining Admit To Facing Ongoing Challenges Women in mining continue to grapple with significant challenges, such as limited access to funding, leadership opportunities, and resources, according to Zenzi /Awases, The President of WOmen In Mining Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne during the ongoing Mining Indaba in South Africa, /Awases highlighted these issues, which persist amid the four-day event focused on "Future-Proofing African Mining." today6 February, 2025
insert_link World UN Chief delivers optimistic new year’s message The world continues to struggle with unprecedented challenges from the Los Angeles fires to the Ukraine war, but there are also reasons for cautious optimism in 2025. On a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza, climate action, gender equality, and more, Secretary-General António Guterres insisted on Wednesday. In his traditional New Year address setting out the global organisation's priorities, the UN chief acknowledged that it is understandable to get overwhelmed given the turmoil all […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia Economic Performance under H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Josef Kefas Sheehama As an independent economic and business researcher and board member of the African Council on Foreign Relations, I would like to celebrate Namibian history by extending my heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia's first female president-in-waiting and therefore first female president of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). One must be familiar with Iceland's first female president, Vigdís Finnbogadottir, who was elected in 1980. […] today11 December, 2024
