Community urged to unite against gender-based violence following tragic incidents.

Community urged to unite against gender-based violence following tragic incidents.

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) strongly condemns the recent tragic incidents of violence against women and children in Namibia, particularly the alarming prevalence of rape. We are gravely distressed by the loss of innocent lives and the brutal violations of human dignity that have unfolded. The tragic death of Ms. Angelique Delia Maarsdorp, a victim who appears to have been ruthlessly […]

May 3, 2024 21

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Oshiwambo

Okanona ko kakadona komido 14 ka kwatwa keenghono komukunda Otatashe.

Opolifi ya Namibia koshitopolwa sha Oshikoto oya patulula oshibofa she kwato kee nghono laningilwa okanona kokadona komido dili 14 oku dja ko mulumenhu womido 23 eli omukwashiwana wa Angola. She likwa telela ko lopota yopolifi, oo eli omu kwatakanifi moshikondo shoku ko naakona oimbulama moshitopolwa, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, nena okwati oshiningwanima osha holoka metivali momukunda Otatashe moshikandjo hoololo sha Engodi sha ningwa lwopo 21h00. Okanona kaningwa oshihakanwa ota kulopotwa […]

April 18, 2024 16 2 5

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Oshiwambo

A tindilwa obooloha

OOmukiintu gomimvo 37 ngoka kwa lopotwa a kwata onkonga okamwanamati komimvo 9 okwa holoka mompangu ya mangestrata gwaNdangwa oshikando shotango Etitatu. Omweetipo gwiihokolola lyepangelo komeho gompangu Johanna Shiweda, okwa pula ompangu yuundulile oshipotha komasiku 13 Mei nuumvo, opo ku monike aapambele yo ya popi we nayo. Omufekelwa okwa fatululilwa uuthemba we Okwa holoka komeho omupanguli Loyd Mabanelo Munyungano. Otaku hokololwa Omufekelwa a tulwa miipandeko momukunda Ongenga mOkaku, taku fekelewa a […]

April 17, 2024 20 2 5

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Oshiwambo

Omukiintu mokakuma konima sho a kwata okamwanamati koonkondo

Omukuluntu gopolosi moshitopolwa shaShana Commisiona Naftal Sakaria okwati aakiintu mboka taya ningile aanona omahepeko gopaihulo otaya katukilwa onkatu noku pewa omageelo ngaashi ka naana ngoka taga pewa aalumentu. Sakaria okwa thamuna shoka konima sho omukiintu gomimvo 37 kwa Lopotwa a tulwa miipandeko momukunda Ongenga mOkaku, taku fekelewa a kwata onkonga okamwana komimvo 9. Tati omufekelwa ngoka poompito odhindji oha hula okanona hoka iikutu, noku ka longela omuyonena ngoka gopaihulo. Natango […]

April 16, 2024 36 2 5

Namibia

Alleged Rape Incident Reported in Omuntele Village, Oshikoto Region

A 19-year-old individual is accused of raping a 24-year-old woman after allegedly purchasing alcohol for her and two friends in Omuntele village, Oshikoto Region. According to Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, the Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator in the region, the incident occurred around 8pm on Friday. Ekandjo stated that after a brief period, the victim went to the toilet, and the suspect followed her inside. Fortunately, the victim was […]

March 18, 2024 28

World

Romania detains Andrew Tate over UK sex offence charges

By Ani SANDU Controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Romania over UK sex offence charges, police said on Tuesday. Romanian authorities said in a statement that they executed "two European arrest warrants issued by the UK judicial authorities for the committing of sexual offences, of exploitation of persons on the territory of the UK". A Bucharest court of appeals […]

March 12, 2024 16

World

UN believes rape likely in October 7th Hamas attack

The United Nations special representative on sexual violence in conflict says it believes that women were raped during the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Pramila Patten's remarks to the press at UN headquarters in New York follows her recent trip to Israel and the occupied West Bank. William Denselow reports from New York.

March 5, 2024 16

Namibia

Namibian Police Inspector Urges Separate Sleeping Arrangements for Children to Prevent Rape Incidents

Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, Head of the Oshana Community Policing Sub-division within the Namibian Police Force, emphasized the importance of child safety during a 'Be Safe' campaign at Onaushe Combined School. Aiyambo specifically advised parents to ensure that their children sleep in separate rooms to mitigate the risk of potential rape incidents. Addressing students on Tuesday, Aiyambo highlighted instances where allegations of sibling rape had occurred, resulting in some cases where […]

January 31, 2024 25

Namibia

Men urged to speak out against domestic abuse

Although males are the most frequent offenders of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), they, too, endure violence from their partners and are reluctant to speak up for fear of being judged by the community. This was said by the chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs, Gothardt Kasuto, during a public hearing on the petition for Sexual and GBV and Femicide at Opuwo on […]

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