War continues to affect many countries, leaving women and children to suffer the most.
Women from the World International Democratic Federation and the Pan-African Women's Organisation, as well as members of the Swapo Party Women's Council, applauded Founding President Sam Nujoma for the role he played during the liberation struggle.
-The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) premiered it's first ever all female-produced three films at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN).
Since Local Authority elections were held in 2015, women have featured prominently on the Swakopmund Town Council, with four being councillors.
-Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) Permanent Secretary (PS) Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has implored SADC member states to ensure that the region's agenda on women, peace and security is effectively implemented.
Women continue to be a rising force in business and this could advance gender equality in the business world.
The Zeraua Traditional Authority in the Erongo Region's Daures Constituency has given land to 70 women, for free.
Namibia intends to increase the number of women in decision-making positions during its two-year tenure as 2017 Africa Gender Award holder.
Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Sylvia Makgone has called on women to organise themselves and fight social ills.
A number of women live by selling acacia pods to farmers on the side of the road. This they say is better than staying at home waiting for employment.
