women

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Oshiwambo

Omukifi wo cancer koilyo yo koidalifi moomeme wadidilikwa wayuka pombada

Ovashiinawa moshikondo shouhaku ova ulika omalimbililo kombinga yomuvalu weelopota tadi ende no kuya pombada kombinga yovakainhu tavamonika oupyakadi womukifi wo cancer koilyo yokoidalifi. Eelopota oda ulika kutya oupyakadi woku hatongolola diva omukifi moonakuningwa oihakanwa oshili tashiii moshipala enghendabala doku yandja  omakwafelo apumbiwa enasha neameno. Tapopi moshongalele shoku yandja omapukululolongo osho shali shaningilwa moshilandopangelo mo Windhoek onghela, omushiivinawa moshikondo shouhaku  Dr Laina Iiyambo, okwati eelopota dokuyele ota duulike nghene ovanaudu haveya ashike […]

today5 February, 2026

Namibia

Men Dominate Suicide Statistics according to expert

Men account for 82 percent of suicide cases, with 360 out of 437 reported between July 2024 and May 2025. Envaalde Matheus for NewsOnOne reports that women made up 65 cases, while 12 involved children. Clinical psychologist Gisela Kalipi says the high rate among men is linked to economic strain, mental health challenges, and social pressures.

today3 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Development Bank of Namibia and One Economy Foundation sign deal

The Development Bank of Namibia and the One Economy Foundation have signed a partnership to promote sustainable economic growth, youth empowerment, and community development. The collaboration focuses on mentorship, capacity building, and enterprise development, with a special emphasis on supporting youth, women, and rural entrepreneurs. Development Bank of Namibia CEO, John Steytler.  

today23 October, 2024

Africa

DRC faces hunger crisis

The World Food Programme says more than a million people are facing hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Ituri. The UN agency says women and children displaced by the conflict between tribal militias have been the hardest hit.  

today17 October, 2024

Uncategorized

Women make up 54% of electorate, ECN

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has released the final voters register for the 2024 national elections, revealing a total of about 1, 449, 000 (1,449,569) registered voters, with women comprising 54% and men 46% of the electorate. ECN spokesperson, De Wet Siluka has more.     With 21,757 voters identified as having disabilities, we asked Siluka about the measures in place to accommodate these citizens.  

today1 October, 2024

Environment

At-risk groups in Indonesia demand greater say in climate policymaking

  By Hans Nicholas Jong, via Mongabay    Civil society groups and communities most affected by the effects of climate change are calling on the Indonesian government to include them in the decision-making process of climate policies. Groups such as those representing the urban poor and the disabled say they haven’t been meaningfully involved in the process, particularly the drafting of Indonesia’s revised goals and commitments for reducing greenhouse gas […]

today15 August, 2024

Oshiwambo

Dj Munene okwati omutumba wovakainhu omolomakaya twa taalela.

Omukokoli nokuli omukwateli komesho womutumba wo valumenhu mo Namibia Fillemon Amoolongo,  ota dimbulukifa ovakainhu aveshe moshilongo vakwashilipaleke kutya ova kufa ombinga momutumba wo vakainhu oo taukakalako oshikando shotete mo Windhoek molomakaya twa taalela. Amoolongo oo ashiivika nawa nedina Dj Munene Shitishepungu, edi okwe dipopile oshivike sha dileko pefimbo ali atalelapo ombelwa yondjonghunana yetu yo Future Media News. Meenghundafana pamwe naye Munene,  okwati okwa ninga etokolo okuunganeka yoo omutumba wovakainhu, konima […]

today23 July, 2024

Health / Medical

Namibia targets climate impact on maternal health for International Midwives Day

Namibia will mark International Midwives Day on Saturday, 11 May 2024. This year's theme aligns with the core objectives of COP28 and focuses on strategies to improve the health and status of women. Annaloice Penduka, a Board member and Treasurer of the Independent Midwives Association of Namibia, as well as an Advanced Midwife and Lecturer at IUM, says that Namibia's emphasis will be on the effects of climate change on […]

today7 May, 2024

South Africa

S.A Minister Dlamini-Zuma Urges Action on 15,000+ Kidnapping Cases in South Africa

South Africa's Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, is urging law enforcement agencies to address over 15,000 kidnapping cases reported by Statistics South Africa. Victims, including women, children, and the LGBTQ community, are forcibly taken by armed groups for financial or tactical gains. The department's spokesperson, Cassius Selala, defines kidnapping as the unlawful seizure or taking away of another person against their will, also known as […]

today18 April, 2024