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The 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 rapeThe Namibian
Rosa Namises says more investigations are needed into the socio-economic, psychological and mental well-being of the mother.
“Aspiring presidential candidate and gender activist Rosa Namises says more investigations are needed into the socio-economic, psychological and mental well-being of the mother instead of law enforcement and the courts making a legal decision concerning her.”
Police under pressure to arrest father of dumped babyThe Namibian
Rosa Namises announced she will run as an independent candidate for Namibia's Presidential elections in November 2024
“Social, gender equality, and human rights activist, Rosa Namises, announced recently that she will run as an independent candidate for Namibia's Presidential elections, in November 2024.”
‘Let us be open about where we get our funding' -Rosa NamisesGBV experts and legal practitioners have warned that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's directive to serve protection orders within 24 hours must include safeguards against abuse, as interim orders can be granted without the respondent being heard and could be exploited for vengeance or ulterior purposes.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
GBV experts and legal practitioners have warned that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's directive to serve protection orders within 24 hours must include safeguards against abuse, as interim orders can be granted without the respondent being heard and could be exploited for vengeance or ulterior purposes.
17 September 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 →