Faith-based organization that advocates on Namibian social issues including housing, poverty, and moral renewal.
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Council of Churches in Namibia emerged as a vehicle for ecumenical cooperation
“In 1978, the Council of Churches in Namibia emerged as a vehicle for ecumenical cooperation.”
OBSERVER FEATURE | Does the Namibian Church Need Redemption?Informanté
Council of Churches in Namibia held Annual General Meeting in Windhoek on Wednesday
“Witbooi made the remarks during the Annual General Meeting of the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) in Windhoek on Wednesday, where she highlighted the important role of faith-based institutions in promoting unity, social cohesion and national development.”
Vice President calls on churches to support fight against social challengesThe Namibian
The Council of Churches in Namibia occupies a unique and highly respected place within society
“"The Council of Churches in Namibia occupies a unique and highly respected place within our society.”
Churches urged to help fight moral decay and social illsThe Namibian
Council of Churches in Namibia welcomed prime minister's announcement that government is considering declaring housing and sanitation a state of emergency
“The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) on Friday welcomed prime minister Elijah Ngurare's announcement in parliament last week that the government is considering declaring housing and sanitation a state of emergency.”
‘State of emergency’ alone won’t fix housing crisis – churchesThe Namibian
Council of Churches in Namibia has played a significant role in the country's history since 1978
“Since its establishment in 1978, the council has been a strong moral voice in the struggle for justice, freedom and human rights.”
Vice president Lucia Witbooi addresses Women’s World Day of Prayer in WindhoekInformanté
Council of Churches in Namibia played a significant role in country's liberation struggle and continues to advocate for social justice
“Established in 1978, the council played a significant role during the country's liberation struggle and continues to advocate for social justice and the empowerment of marginalised communities.”
Vice President addresses Women’s World Day of PrayerThe Namibian
Council of Churches in Namibia played a prophetic role in the domestic struggle for independence
“For its part, the Council of Churches in Namibia played a prophetic role in the domestic, or 'internal', struggle for independence.”
Christianity and Governance in NamibiaThe Namibian
Council of Churches in Namibia came up with initiatives and interventions aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges
“Therefore, the church, through the CCN, has come up with a number of initiatives and interventions aimed at addressing some of these challenges.”
Religious leaders call for integrity and zero tolerance for corruption in presidential electionAn Observer opinion piece argues that the Namibian church, once a crucial moral force against colonialism and apartheid, must confront whether it has become too comfortable with power rather than continuing to challenge it as it did during the liberation struggle.
21 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An Observer opinion piece argues that the Namibian church, once a crucial moral force against colonialism and apartheid, must confront whether it has become too comfortable with power rather than continuing to challenge it as it did during the liberation struggle.
21 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on churches to strengthen partnership with government in addressing social challenges including moral decline, corruption, substance abuse and gender-based violence, saying such efforts require collective action from government, the private sector, civil society and faith-based organisations.
21 June 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged churches and religious institutions to strengthen partnerships with government in addressing corruption, substance abuse, gender-based violence, and moral decay. She said faith-based organisations have a critical role in restoring hope and promoting values, and that addressing Namibia's challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality requires a collective response.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Churches and analysts have welcomed Namibia's proposed housing state of emergency, but caution that declarations alone will not address a backlog of over 300,000 homes. The Council of Churches in Namibia says the move must be accompanied by concrete measures, adequate resources, and clear implementation timelines, and calls for faster implementation of free residential plots and increased investment in land servicing.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
High school student expulsions in August 1971 sparked mobilisation against Namibia's contract labour system under the slogan 'Break the wire'. In December 1971, 16,000 contract workers across Namibia went on strike to protest the system, beginning with 3,200 workers at Walvis Bay fish canning factories.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the Women's World Day of Prayer in Windhoek on 7 March, emphasizing the global Christian solidarity movement and calling on churches to combat gender-based violence and advance social justice. She stressed that faith must translate into action, particularly in supporting survivors of violence and challenging structural inequalities that harm women and vulnerable communities.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the Women's World Day of Prayer gathering in Windhoek, calling for stronger action against gender-based violence and greater solidarity with vulnerable communities. She urged churches and faith-based organisations to provide support to survivors of violence and to challenge harmful cultural practices that perpetuate abuse and discrimination.
8 March 2026 · Informanté →