Also known as: UNICEF Namibia Country Representative Samuel Ocran
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The Namibian
Unicef representative Samuel Ocran says investing in children and families was important for Namibia's development
“Unicef representative Samuel Ocran says investing in children and families was important for Namibia's development.”
From under a tree to a fully equipped learning centreThe Namibian
Unicef representative Samuel Ocran said expanding access to ECD centres was important for children's development
“Unicef representative Samuel Ocran said expanding access to ECD centres was important because of the role the early years play in children's development.”
Kunene childhood development projects assessedInformanté
UNICEF Namibia Country Representative Samuel Ocran encouraged fathers to take a more active role in supporting breastfeeding mothers
“UNICEF Namibia Country Representative Samuel Ocran encouraged fathers to take a more active role in supporting breastfeeding mothers, saying breastfeeding is a shared family responsibility.”
Health Ministry urges greater support for breastfeeding mothersThe Namibian
United Nations Children's Fund country representative Samuel Ocran says supportive communities and breastfeeding-friendly workplaces improve breastfeeding outcomes
“United Nations Children's Fund country representative Samuel Ocran says supportive communities, baby-friendly hospitals and breastfeeding-friendly workplaces are proven to improve breastfeeding outcomes.”
Employers backing workplace breastfeeding support raises practical concernsNew Era
UNICEF's representative Samuel Ocran commended the government for strong leadership in improving maternal and child health
“UNICEF's representative, Samuel Ocran commended the government for their strong leadership in improving maternal and child health.”
49% mothers breastfeed for 5 months …babies exposed to diseasesThe Namibian
UNICEF representative Samuel Ocran said breastfeeding-friendly workplaces improve breastfeeding outcomes
“United Nations Children's Fund representative Samuel Ocran at the event said breastfeeding-friendly workplaces are among the proven measures that improve breastfeeding outcomes.”
Breastfeeding at work: Ministry urges employers to support mothersWindhoek Observer
UNICEF Namibia Country Representative Samuel Ocran said Namibia still has significant work to do on breastfeeding
“Speaking at the same event, UNICEF Namibia Country Representative Samuel Ocran said although Namibia has made progress, the country still has significant work to do.”
Govt orders breastfeeding reforms as exclusive rates remain below 50%The Namibian
Unicef Namibia representative Samuel Ocran was joined by a delegation from the United States' Unicef
“where Unicef Namibia representative Samuel Ocran was joined by a delegation from the United States' Unicef.”
No Child Left Behind: Hope and Progress at TsumkweThe Namibian
Ocran commends the strong collaboration between the schools and Tsumkwe Clinic
“He also commends the strong collaboration between the schools and Tsumkwe Clinic, noting that closer links between education and health services are helping create a stronger support system for children.”
No Child Left Behind: Hope and Progress at TsumkweThe Namibian
Samuel Ocran warns thousands of Namibian newborns continue to die in first days of life
“United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) country representative Samuel Ocran warns that thousands of Namibian newborns continue to die in the first days of life, while many children under five are still falling ill from preventable diseases.”
Namibia urged to strengthen child health as preventable deaths continue, says UnicefTjiraakanua Zahungama started an early childhood development initiative in 2015 at Otuvero Village near Opuwo with 19 children learning under a tree, and has since developed it into a fully equipped learning centre with support from the community and partnerships including Unicef.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Tjiraakanua Zahungama started an early childhood development initiative in 2015 at Otuvero Village near Opuwo with 19 children learning under a tree, and has since developed it into a fully equipped learning centre with support from the community and partnerships including Unicef.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A delegation from the European Union, Unicef and the government visited the Kunene region to assess early childhood development initiatives and health infrastructure. Only 17% of children in Kunene have access to ECD centres, compared with the national average of 24%.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told junior councillors from Namibia's 14 regions at the opening of the fourth Junior National Council that young people must propose new ideas to develop the country and become problem-solvers, particularly on water and sanitation challenges. He urged young Namibians to take meaningful responsibility for issues affecting them including education, jobs, climate change, and access to clean water.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
During World Breastfeeding Week 2026, Namibia's Deputy Minister of Health called for expanded counselling services, breastfeeding-friendly workplaces, and shared responsibility among families, communities, employers and government to support mothers. Breastfeeding should be exclusive for the first six months and continue alongside complementary foods thereafter.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Employers' Federation supports reasonable measures enabling mothers to continue breastfeeding after returning to work, but has cautioned against a one-size-fits-all approach, noting that employers operate under vastly different circumstances in size, resources, and operating conditions.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2024 SMART Nutrition Survey found that 49% of children aged zero to five months in Namibia are exclusively breastfed. Deputy health minister Susan Ndjaleka warned that early weaning exposes babies to malnutrition and disease, and called for workplace policy changes including maternity leave and breastfeeding facilities.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
Deputy health and social services minister Suzan Ndjaleka has called on public and private sector employers to introduce breastfeeding-friendly workplace policies, including maternity leave, dedicated breastfeeding corners, and flexible hours, saying mothers should not have to choose between their careers and their children's health.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Health Ministry has announced a nationwide rollout of the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" across health facilities after a 2024 survey found that only 49% of infants aged zero to five months are exclusively breastfed and early weaning onto inadequate foods is driving malnutrition and childhood illness.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Unicef delegation visited Tsumkwe schools and health facilities and found increased school enrolment of 1,090 children, improved pupil retention, and a decline in pupil pregnancies. The visit was part of Unicef's regular programme monitoring to assess how initiatives supporting children and families are working on the ground.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Unicef's country representative warned during World Health Day that thousands of Namibian newborns continue to die in their first days of life and children under five remain vulnerable to preventable diseases including malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea. While Namibia has made progress in maternal and child health, officials stressed the need for preventive interventions and science-backed responses to emerging threats.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Research by Unicef shows that approximately 9% of internet-using Namibian children aged 12–17 — an estimated 20,000 children annually — experience online sexual exploitation or abuse. Police and justice sector officials are undergoing training to strengthen victim identification and enforcement efforts as digital exploitation increasingly involves sophisticated cross-border methods.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →