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United Nations Children's Fund

Also known as: Unicef

2018-02-022026-06-08
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  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Unicef partnered in launching disability cost report in Windhoek

    Source

    “Another milestone was the launch of the disability cost report in Windhoek in partnership with Unicef.”

    Vice president Lucia Witbooi opens disability and communities workshop

  3. Informanté

    UNICEF released in partnership with the Disability Cost Report providing evidence on additional costs faced by households caring for persons with disabilities

    Source

    “Another key development was the release of the Disability Cost Report in partnership with UNICEF, which provides evidence on the additional costs faced by households caring for persons with disabilities and is expected to guide policy decisions and resource allocation.”

    Vice President opens planning workshop on disability and marginalised communities
  4. February 2026

  5. Informanté

    United Nations Children's Fund is supporting the polio immunisation campaign in Namibia

    Source

    “The Ministry said the campaign is being conducted with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and other partners, as part of efforts to keep Namibia polio-free.”

    Health Ministry urges polio vaccination for children under 10
  6. January 2026

  7. New Era

    United Nations Children's Fund said January's heavy rains triggered rapidly escalating emergency across Mozambique particularly in south

    Source

    “UNICEF, a children's agency, said January's exceptionally heavy rains had "triggered a rapidly escalating emergency across vast swathes of Mozambique, particularly in the south."”

    Mozambique floods causing spiralling emergency – UN
  8. October 2022

  9. The Namibian

    Unicef estimates less than 40% of eligible kindergartners enrolled for preschool in 2019

    Source

    “Moreover, Unicef estimates that in 2019, less than 40% of eligible kindergartners enrolled for preschool.”

    Education: Whose Baby is it Really?
  10. February 2020

  11. The Namibian

    Unicef estimated roughly 5,400 Namibian children married before age 18

    Source

    “As the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust (OYO) prepared to premiere 'Kukuri' in 2018, Unicef's estimate of the number of Namibian children married before the age of 18 was roughly 5 400.”

    Tradition and Dreams Clash in the AMVCA-Nominated ‘Kukuri'
  12. February 2018

  13. The Namibian

    Unicef produced joint monitoring report with World Health Organisation showing 89% of world's population has access to clean water

    Source

    “A joint monitoring report by the World Health Organisation and Unicef shows that 89% of the world's population has access to clean water sources.”

    Creating A Water Poverty Map For All Of Africa Can Help Sound Policies
Society

Vice President praises inclusive vocational education programme milestone

The News

Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.

20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Vice President praises inclusive vocational education programme milestone

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.

    20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Japan, UN fund health projects targeting emergency preparedness

    Japan, the UN, and global partners have launched major investments to strengthen Namibia's health system, including three key projects focused on emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and diagnostic capacity. The initiatives, valued at approximately N$18.4 million, will benefit more than 118,000 people across eight hospitals and vulnerable regions including Kunene, Omusati, and Otjozondjupa.

    22 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Vice president opens disability and indigenous communities workshop

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened a planning workshop for divisions handling disability affairs and marginalised communities, highlighting progress including a sign language app launch, disability cost report, and national disability policy 2025–2035, while acknowledging resource constraints and challenges such as limited funding and land disputes affecting indigenous minorities.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Vice President opens planning workshop on disability and inclusion

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened a planning workshop for the Divisions of Disability Affairs and Marginalised Communities, calling for stronger efforts to advance the rights and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities and marginalised communities. The workshop aims to review progress, identify challenges and map out strategies to improve service delivery, with Witbooi highlighting recent milestones including a sign language application launch, the Disability Cost Report, and a revised National Policy on Disability for 2025–2035, while acknowledging challenges such as limited financial resources and institutional capacity constraints.

    17 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Namibia launches second polio vaccination round for children

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services is urging parents to vaccinate all children under 10 during a second round of polio immunisation scheduled for 24–27 February 2026, following detection of poliovirus type 2 in sewage in Rundu in November 2025, though no cases of illness have been reported. The free oral vaccine will be available at health facilities, schools and community outreach sites, with health officials emphasising it is safe and necessary to strengthen immunity and prevent possible outbreaks.

    24 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Health ministry achieves 91% coverage in polio campaign

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services vaccinated over 800,000 children in the first round of a nationwide polio immunisation campaign, achieving 91% coverage. The campaign was launched after poliovirus type 2 was detected in sewage samples in Rundu in November 2025, despite Namibia being polio-free since 2006.

    18 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 February

  1. Government conducts internet safety outreach in Kavango West

    The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, with partner agencies, launched an awareness campaign across Kavango West constituencies to promote safe and responsible internet use ahead of World Radio Day and Safer Internet Day. Experts advised residents to guard personal information, use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and report cybercrime.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Mozambique floods displace over half million, UN warns

    Severe flooding in Mozambique has affected more than 500,000 people, with at least 150 deaths reported as heavy rains continue and dams release water. Damaged infrastructure is hampering aid delivery, and the UN warns of compounding risks including disease, malnutrition, crocodile threats, and the approaching cyclone season.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

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