YOUTH & DEMOCRACY: Namibian youth, democracy and politics: An overview
This paper will look at specific trends regarding participation of Namibia’s youth in the political processes of the country.
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DOUBT: Many Namibians doubt vaccine safety
Namibia reported its first case of COVID-19 on 13 March 2020. Four days later, the government declared a state of emergency that would eventually encompass a ban on international travel and mass gatherings, social distancing, and phased lockdowns (WHO Africa,…
EXPERTS DISCUSS: Trust in the Judiciary (2021)
Trust in the competence of the judiciary is strong, albeit lower amongst more experienced respondents, a 2021 survey among Namibian legal practitioners found. The survey was undertaken by ISG Risk Services in collaboration with Survey Warehouse and published in December…
A WOMAN’S RIGHT: Namibians see gender-based violence as priority issue to address
Despite the government’s efforts, gender equality remains a goal rather than a reality, and some analysts point to reports of increased GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic as evidence of a “shadow pandemic”. This Afrobarometer dispatch reports on a special survey…