insert_link Health / Medical Ohangwena governor calls for more social workers to address suicide Ohangwena region Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has called for the deployment of more social workers and psychological counsellors across constituencies to support communities faced with growing socioeconomic pressures linked to an increase in suicides. During a recent address, she said that "people are finding it difficult to deal with the socioeconomic pressures they experience daily," warning that without decisive action, the region faces an ongoing tragedy of young professionals and public servants […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Tragic Gibeon Suicide and Maltahohe Child Abuse Incident Under Investigation In Gibeon, according to NamPol's Crime Bulletin, the body of 55-year-old shepherd Niklaas was discovered hanging from a tree on Farm Eitsamub, located 62km from Gibeon, between January 1 and 2. The case is under investigation as an inquest. Meanwhile, in Maltahohe's Blikkiesdorp, a 38-year-old mother was arrested for allegedly exposing her 4-month-old baby to abuse and neglect, leaving the child unattended and without food. Social workers have intervened, […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA Raises Alarm Over Overburdened Social Workers in South Africa Where the DA says it is concerning that social and auxiliary social workers are forced to handle an average of 100 cases each month, about 40 more than the ideal caseload. This is due to budget constraints hampering the filling of critical posts. The DA’s, Bridget Masango, says as of 30 June 2024, the Department of Social Development had only 44-thousand-525 social workers, and nine-thousand-652 child and youth care auxiliary […] today22 November, 2024
insert_link Local USAID-Funded Reach Namibia Donates 100 Tablets to Enhance Child Care and Protection Efforts in Namibia In a significant stride towards strengthening child protection services in Namibia, USAID through Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) has generously donated 100 tablets to the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare’s (MGEPESW) electronic case management system. The donation is set to enhance communication between social workers, government agencies, and community organizations, fostering a more coordinated and efficient response to child protection issues. By equipping social workers with […] today2 September, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Social workers can help children more effectively by assessing the needs of the whole family – study By Chris Desmond, University of the Witwatersrand and Kathryn Watt, University of KwaZulu-Natal What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person’s relationship with the child. When people think about children outside their family and close friends, they commonly make basic needs the priorities. Food, shelter and services such as health and education come first. When we think of children we have a close relationship with, […] today11 January, 2024
