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The Namibian
Rosa Namises initiated the Workers' Action Committee in late 1984
“In late 1984, community organisers, led by social workers Rosa Namises and Lindi Kazombaue, initiated the Workers' Action Committee (WAC).”
Namibia’s Workers Spearheaded Its Fight for Independence – Part 2The Namibian
Community activist Rosa Namises called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to declare violence against women and children a national crisis
“Community activist Rosa Namises also addressed the gathering, calling on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to declare violence against women and children a national crisis.”
Okahandja murders: Police urge families to seek case updatesThe Namibian
Gender and social justice activist Rosa Namises has said more consideration should be given to the circumstances under which mothers leave their babies
“Gender and social justice activist Rosa Namises has previously said more consideration should be given to the circumstances under which mothers leave their babies.”
Woman arrested for pit latrine baby dumpingThe Namibian
Gender and social activist Rosa Namises says there is a need for more investigative police officers and improved investigation
“Gender and social activist Rosa Namises says there is a need for more investigative police officers and improved investigation in the country.”
Juanita Karolus: No leads, six months laterThe Namibian
Gender and social justice activist Rosa Namises says more consideration should be given to the circumstances under which the mother left the baby, instead of a hasty arrest
“Gender and social justice activist Rosa Namises says more consideration should be given to the circumstances under which the mother left the baby, instead of a hasty arrest.”
Ohangwena mother arrested for leaving newborn at church, raising safe-haven law questionsNew Era
Rosa Namises expressed that the dream many young activists held during the struggle has not been fully realised
“She expressed that the dream many young activists held during the struggle has not been fully realised.”
Youth chartered Namibia to freedom … economic emancipation fight continuesThe Namibian
Rosa Namises attributes high female divorce rate to foreign men marrying for land
“Human activist Rosa Namises attributes the high divorce rate among women to foreign men marrying for land.”
Khomas region divorce statistics: 63% of divorcees are womenThe Namibian
Rosa Namises came out in support of the LGBTQI+ community
“Independent candidate Rosa Namises and the All People's Party (APP) have come out in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community.”
Independent candidate Rosa Namises and All People’s Party champion LGBTQI+ rights amid political silenceThe Namibian
Rosa Namises slammed traditional authorities for leniency in dealing with rape cases
“HUMAN rights activist Rosa Namises has slammed traditional authorities for their leniency in dealing with rape cases.”
Traditional leaders under fire for lenient fines on rapeThe Namibian
Rosa Namises criticized practice of offering cattle as compensation for rape
“She criticises the practice of offering cattle as compensation for rape, saying the trauma inflicted on survivors lasts a lifetime.”
Traditional leaders under fire for lenient fines on rapeHigh 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 →
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 →
The Okahandja Police Station commander has advised families of murdered children to maintain regular communication with police for investigation updates, after residents submitted a petition concerning three unresolved cases with no feedback for over a year. Community members called for increased police visibility, faster investigations, and stronger protections for women and children.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A 37-year-old domestic worker was arrested after allegedly giving birth and dumping a newborn boy in a pit latrine at Okafitu ka Kahala village in Outapi on Sunday. The case is being investigated as murder and defeating or obstructing the course of justice; Namibia decriminalized baby dumping in 2019 if infants are left unharmed at designated safe places such as hospitals and police stations.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Six months after Keetmanshoop resident Juanita Karolus was found murdered in Windhoek, police have made no arrest despite ongoing investigations. Activists and the family are calling for improved police capacity and investigation to address mounting cold cases.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A 36-year-old woman was arrested after leaving her newborn at a church in Ohangwena, raising questions about what locations legally qualify as "safe places" under Namibia's 2019 safe-haven policy. While some argue the mother's circumstances warrant consideration and the law permits leaving unharmed infants at churches, police and government officials contend the specific location—an empty church with the baby placed unattended on the floor—did not meet statutory requirements for a designated safe place.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian youth were central to the independence struggle, but veterans and contemporary activists argue that economic emancipation remains incomplete. Today's youth movements have shifted from political freedom to addressing unemployment, social inequality, and demanding accountability for change.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
According to Namibia Statistics Agency data, 3,088 women in the Khomas region are divorced, representing 63% of the region's total divorced population of 4,835. Analysts attribute the high female divorce rate to factors including marriages by foreign men for land acquisition or convenience, abuse of women, infidelity, and women divorcing to protect their mental health.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →