At the UN Commission on the Status of Women, African nations must prioritize strengthening democratic institutions to support women's political leadership, manage AI's impact on youth employment, and address widening gaps for boys and young men. Namibia's stable democracy and high female parliamentary representation offer a model, but representation alone is insufficient without robust rule of law and fair elections.
At the UN Commission on the Status of Women, African nations must prioritize strengthening democratic institutions to support women's political leadership, manage AI's impact on youth employment, and address widening gaps for boys and young men. Namibia's stable democracy and high female parliamentary representation offer a model, but representation alone is insufficient without robust rule of law and fair elections.
Ngweze Primary School in the Zambezi region held a belated celebration of African Day of the School Feeding Programme on Friday, with education officials emphasizing the programme's role in improving school attendance, concentration and academic performance. Officials called for the programme to be extended to secondary schools and for greater sustainability through dedicated budgeting and linkages with smallholder farmers.
At a Women in Aviation Namibia summit held Friday at Droombos in Windhoek, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing women in aviation through aligned national policies and regional frameworks, while emphasizing that women should pursue roles based on merit and capability rather than gender. Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi and Gender Equality and Child Welfare Minister Emma Kantema highlighted that aviation must provide structured pathways, mentorship, and accountability to close the gap in female representation in technical and leadership roles.
The Anti-Corruption Commission reported that 45% of the 127 cases it handled in the 2024/25 financial year involved abuse of power, with bribery and misuse of public resources among other common issues. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called for robust anti-corruption strategies, adequate funding for key institutions, and better collaboration among stakeholders to combat corruption.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened the 90th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Region Executive Committee meeting in Swakopmund, emphasizing the importance of strong, independent legislatures in advancing democratic governance, constitutional order, and sustainable development across Africa.
The Okandjoze Chiefs' Assembly on Genocide has rejected the Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany, telling President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah that it is "beyond reform" and fails to meet international reparations standards for the 1904-1908 genocide. The traditional leaders called for a new national conference, stronger domestic involvement of descendants, and alignment with the African Union's Algiers Declaration instead.
Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister Rodney Cloete has called for urgent multilateral mediation and restraint following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, warning that regional escalation threatens Namibia's cost of living through disrupted shipping lanes and rising fuel and food prices.
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations has called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East following recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomatic engagement are the only viable route to lasting peace. The government emphasised its commitment to the principles of sovereignty and non-interference, and aligned itself with the African Union's call for urgent de-escalation.
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade has issued a statement calling for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East following military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran, warning that the escalation risks further destabilising the region and undermining international peace and security. The ministry urged all parties to exercise restraint, cease hostilities, and return to dialogue and diplomatic engagement, emphasising that such tensions threaten global security and small developing states that depend on respect for international norms.
An opinion piece argues that the African Union, established to unite the continent and drive economic integration and good governance, has failed to deliver on its vision and is now seen as a toothless "talk shop" unable to address conflicts, coups, and election failures. The author calls for urgent AU reforms and bolder action toward a common market, currency, military, and passport, or risk becoming irrelevant.