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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare

Also known as: ministries of gender equality and child welfare · child welfare ministry · ministry of gender · gender ministry · her ministry · MGECW

Namibian government ministry that operates shelters for gender-based violence and trafficking survivors, manages child welfare services, and oversees youth programs and women's entrepreneurship initiatives.

Society

Rehoboth Town Council escalates multi-sector drug abuse crackdown

The News

Rehoboth mayor Jacky Khariseb says the town council is intensifying efforts to combat drug and substance abuse through a multi-sectoral approach involving law enforcement, social workers, and community organisations. The council has donated a house to police for a drug squad, established a Junior Town Council for youth engagement, and is planning satellite police stations in identified crime hotspots.

23 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Rehoboth Town Council escalates multi-sector drug abuse crackdown

    Rehoboth mayor Jacky Khariseb says the town council is intensifying efforts to combat drug and substance abuse through a multi-sectoral approach involving law enforcement, social workers, and community organisations. The council has donated a house to police for a drug squad, established a Junior Town Council for youth engagement, and is planning satellite police stations in identified crime hotspots.

    23 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Gender ministry trains 1,485 women entrepreneurs through EntreprenHER

    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has empowered 1,485 women in entrepreneurial skills via the EntreprenHER programme, which provides digital and financial literacy training and market access support. The UN-funded initiative, now in phase 3, has supported over 2,400 micro-enterprises across Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, with the ministry exploring partnerships for further expansion.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Namibia records 3,319 child neglect cases since 2023

    Namibia's Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare reported 3,319 cases of child neglect since 2023, with Oshikoto region recording the highest number at 661 cases. The ministry attributes the rise primarily to unemployment, substance abuse, and family instability, and warns that many more cases likely go unreported due to social stigma and fear.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Ministry appeals to public to find child in alcohol video

    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is seeking public help to locate a child featured in a viral social media video showing a minor drinking otombo, a traditional alcoholic beverage, citing concerns about potential child endangerment and neglect.

    7 January 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 4 January

  1. Child Care Act allows minors aged 14+ medical treatment rights

    Namibia's Child Care and Protection Act empowers children aged 14 and older to consent to medical treatment if they understand the risks and benefits, even when parents refuse consent on cultural or religious grounds. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare released an awareness video illustrating how the law protects children's health decisions and allows them to access confidential medical counselling without parental permission in certain circumstances.

    4 January 2026 · Informanté →

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