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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'The Namibian
Unicef produced joint monitoring report with World Health Organisation showing 89% of world's population has access to clean water
“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 PoliciesA 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 →
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 →
Parents in Opuwo are being encouraged to prioritise early childhood education, responsible parenting, and child nutrition through the RightStart parenting programme, supported by the EU and Unicef in partnership with the Namibian government. The initiative aims to strengthen early childhood development and family well-being, with participants reporting increased school enrolment and improved parental engagement.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for young people to be equipped with skills while ensuring viable markets and opportunities to participate in emerging sectors, including green and digital economies. She emphasised Namibia's approach to just transition toward green growth, highlighting green hydrogen, agriculture, natural resources and energy as creating new pathways for youth employment, entrepreneurship and innovation.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told world leaders at the Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council meeting in New York that Africa cannot wait for green transition while millions of young people seek work, and that green investments must create jobs for young people immediately rather than only benefit future generations.
24 September 2026 · New Era →
Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said Namibia's Parliamentary Budget Office is still in its infancy and parliament is relying on support from sister legislatures and the African Network to establish it. The office is intended to give parliament independent technical capacity to scrutinise government spending, borrowing decisions, fiscal forecasts and budget allocations.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →