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Windhoek Observer
United Nations Children's Fund partnered with the ministry to launch the Namibia Learning Passport
“The digital learning platform which was launched by the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture in partnership with UNICEF, is designed to allow young people to continue learning beyond the classroom and develop skills relevant to education, employment and entrepreneurship.”
Learning Passport brings digital education closer to Namibian youthNew Era
UNICEF stands with the Namibian government in strengthening efforts to develop a national Nutrition and Food Security Strategy
“He added that UNICEF stands with the Namibian government in strengthening its efforts to developing a national Nutrition and Food Security Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation Strategy to ensure families continue receiving accurate information and support throughout the year.”
49% mothers breastfeed for 5 months …babies exposed to diseasesInformanté
UNICEF supported the response through technical expertise, funding and in-kind support
“The minister said that the response was supported by WHO, the US CDC, UNICEF and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) through technical expertise, funding and in-kind support.”
Cholera outbreak in Otjozondjupa and Kunene is over, says LuvindaoNew Era
United Nations Children's Fund estimates approximately 41 million children in Eastern and Southern Africa involved in child labour
“In Eastern and Southern Africa alone, UNICEF estimates that approximately 41 million children are involved in child labour, representing nearly one-third of the global total.”
‘Poverty, abuse, exploitation’….over 200m child labourers globallyThe Namibian
Unicef partnered in launching disability cost report in Windhoek
“Another milestone was the launch of the disability cost report in Windhoek in partnership with Unicef.”
Vice president Lucia Witbooi opens disability and communities workshopInformanté
UNICEF released in partnership with the Disability Cost Report providing evidence on additional costs faced by households caring for persons with disabilities
“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 communitiesInformanté
United Nations Children's Fund is supporting the polio immunisation campaign in Namibia
“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 10New Era
United Nations Children's Fund said January's heavy rains triggered rapidly escalating emergency across Mozambique particularly in south
“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 – UNThe Namibian
Unicef estimates less than 40% of eligible kindergartners enrolled for preschool in 2019
“Moreover, Unicef estimates that in 2019, less than 40% of eligible kindergartners enrolled for preschool.”
Education: Whose Baby is it Really?The Namibian
Unicef estimated roughly 5,400 Namibian children married before age 18
“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'Charles Nyambe, Namibia Special Olympics president, credited the local Olympic movement for an inspirational Motor Activity Training Programme held on Friday, 14 August, saying the event reminded him of the movement's impact in serving athletes with profound intellectual disabilities and creating belonging regardless of ability.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Charles Nyambe, Namibia Special Olympics president, credited the local Olympic movement for an inspirational Motor Activity Training Programme held on Friday, 14 August, saying the event reminded him of the movement's impact in serving athletes with profound intellectual disabilities and creating belonging regardless of ability.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Learning Passport, launched by the ministry of education in partnership with UNICEF, provides digital and offline access to learning materials for young people in rural and underserved communities to develop skills relevant to education, employment and entrepreneurship.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will face each other in the World Cup final on Sunday, completing a remarkable two-decade arc: in 2007, a 20-year-old Messi posed with five-month-old Yamal for a Unicef calendar photo while both were at Barcelona, and both now appear in what is likely Messi's final World Cup.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao announced that Namibia has met international criteria for ending the cholera outbreak after both Grootfontein and Opuwo health districts completed more than 28 days without a confirmed case. The outbreak, declared on 27 November 2025, resulted in 82 laboratory-confirmed cases out of 282 suspected cases and one death in Opuwo district.
15 July 2026 · New Era →
Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has declared the end of Namibia's cholera outbreak, which claimed one life and infected 82 people over nearly five months, following more than 28 consecutive days without a confirmed case in affected districts. Health experts caution that the country remains at risk unless vigilance in sanitation, surveillance, and hygiene is maintained.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has officially contained the cholera outbreak that gripped Grootfontein and Opuwo for nearly five months, with health authorities declaring the disease eliminated after more than 28 days with zero new confirmed cases. A total of 82 confirmed cases were recorded (52 in Grootfontein and 30 in Opuwo) between November 2025 and April 2026, with one death reported in Opuwo.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations reports that child labour remains a serious concern in Namibia, particularly in agriculture and domestic work linked to poverty and food insecurity. The ministry recorded two cases during the financial year involving a cattle herder and domestic worker, both arrested and the children reunited with their families.
16 June 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →