//Kharas Region: ECSO Project Workshops in Keetmanshoop (24–27 February 2026)
Building stronger CSOs, healthier communities, and more sustainable local businesses through digital skills and dialogue
//Kharas Region: ECSO Project Workshops in Keetmanshoop (24–27 February 2026) The ECSO Project will host a series of workshops in Keetmanshoop from 24–27 February 2026, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and skills of project beneficiaries. On 24 February 2026, the 5th CSO Meeting will take place under the theme “Social Media and Cyber Security Use as a CSO.” The session will focus on helping CSOs improve their use of social media to increase visibility for their organisations and activities, while also highlighting the importance of strong cyber security practices in their work. On 25 February 2026, the project will hold the 3rd Community Dialogue on “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.” This dialogue will bring together stakeholders, CSO members, and community members to address a key challenge currently affecting the community. From 26–27 February 2026, the 3rd Economic Strengthening Workshop will be hosted under the theme “Digital Marketing for Business Promotion.” This workshop will support business owners in learning how to promote their businesses effectively across various social media platforms, with the goal of improving sustainability and growth.
ECSO Project Concludes Impactful Engagements in Erongo Region
Strengthening Civil Society, Promoting Mental Health Awareness, and Empowering Local Entrepreneurs in the Erongo Region (10–13 February 2026)
From 10–13 February 2026, the ECSO Project successfully hosted a series of impactful engagements in the Erongo Region, marking the conclusion of key activities under the initiative. The week featured the 5th and final CSO Meeting, the 3rd Community Dialogue, and the 3rd Economic Strengthening Workshop, bringing together civil society representatives, community members, and local entrepreneurs. On Tuesday, 10 February, 18 CSO representatives convened for the final CSO Meeting under the theme “Social Media Use and Cyber Security for CSOs.” The session emphasized the importance of strategically using social media platforms to promote advocacy campaigns, while safeguarding organizational data and strengthening cyber security practices. The following day, Wednesday, 11 February, 36 participants—including civil society actors, community members, and key stakeholders—attended the 3rd and final Community Dialogue. The discussion focused on “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention,” highlighting mental health as a critical social issue affecting communities across the Erongo Region. Participants engaged in meaningful dialogue aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening collective responses to mental health challenges.
Strengthening CSOs Through Social Media and Cyber Security in Erongo Region
A CSO-focused workshop taking place in Swakopmund on 10 February 2026
The ECSO project will be hosting the following workshops in Swakopmund targeted at expanding the knowledge of project beneficiaries. These activities will be taking place the week of 10 – 13 February 2026. The fifth CSO meeting taking place 10 February 2026, will focus on the topic “Social Media and Cyber Security use as a CSO”, these topics will specifically focus on improving CSOs capacity on using social media to bring visibility to their organisations and activities as well as the importance of cyber security provisions in their work. The third Community Dialogue taking place 11 February 2026 focusing on bringing together stakeholders, CSO members and members of the community on the topic “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” in an effort to address this very specific challenge experienced in their community. The third Economic Strengthening Workshop taking place 12 – 13 February 2026, on the topic “Digital Marketing for business promotion”. Focusing on business owners’ promotion of their businesses on various social media platforms to grow their businesses and become more sustainable.
Request for Proposals Production of a video on the ECSO Project
ECSO Project
The ECSO project has been supporting Civil Society Organisations in three regions of Namibia since July 2023 by strengthening their organisational, financial and technical capacity to enforce their roles as agents of change and development. As the project nears completion, a video is an opportunity to increase the visibility of the ECSO Project, its achievements and impacts both locally and internationally. Suitable video production companies are hereby invited to submit proposals for a short-term consultancy for the production of a video on the ECSO Project. Terms of Reference available from charlemaine.husselmann@kas.de Closing date: 21 January 2026 @ 17h00
ECSO Project Public Participation and Influencing Skills Workshop
Final Workshop
The final Public Participation and Influencing Skills workshop is hosted by the ECSO project over five days with selected CSOs from the Kunene and //Kharas regions in Windhoek. With 20 participants in attendance, this initiative aims to improve CSOs' skills to better engage with stakeholders and partners. Ultimately, the training provides CSOs with the necessary skills to contribute to and influence decision-making processes within their communities at local and regional levels, allowing them to effectively communicate the needs of their beneficiaries.
KAS Namibia-Angola Scholars
Meet & Greet
The annual KAS Namibia-Angola Scholars Meet & Greet 2025 hosted for three hours in Windhoek, offers our Namibian and Angolan scholars from diverse academic and professional backgrounds in media, politics, economics and law an opportunity to network and reflect on their academic path, and how their connection with KAS has shaped their civic or professional development over the years. As part of the informal Roundtable Discussion the scholars also have a platform to share their insights on current and future African affairs & solutions to employment, security, trade, energy, climate change, political participation and press freedom as these topics relate to their academic field and area of expertise.
Book Launch: Namibia Land of Many Cultures
Celebrating 40 Years of Kuiseb Publishers
In celebration of Kuiseb Publishers’ 40-year anniversary, the Namibia Scientific Society (NNS) in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Namibia Library and Archive Services (NSAL), are launching the Publication titled "Namibia Land of Many Cultures" at the Namibia Scientific Society. With over 100 invited guests, this celebratory evening aims to merge culture, and community and reflect on four decades of publishing whilst the editors will share an overview of this the new book which highlight the richness and diversity of the Namibian nation. Dress Code: Traditional Attire Refreshments will be served
Ministry of Justice & Labour Relations – Leadership Training Workshop
Capacity Building for Middle-Management Legal Officers
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (MoJLR) in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Namibia-Angola office, is hosting a 4-day Leadership Training Initiative in Windhoek, aimed at strengthening leadership, management, and professional competencies of 36 middle-management legal officers within the Ministry. The fully funded capacity building initiative forms part of a three-phase strategic internal capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing institutional capability and improving service delivery in support of the rule of law and justice sector development. Phase one facilitated by the Saki Nikodemus Institute for Practical Leadership and Hermien Speaks, targets Chief Legal Officers and Deputy Chief Legal Officers in the Directorates of Legislative Drafting, Legal Services, Law Reform, and the Master of the High Court to strengthen skills pertaining to Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills; High-Performance Organisational Culture; Change Management; Inter-personal and Communication Skills; Emotional Intelligence; Team Cohesion. Ultimately, the partnership is geared toward strengthening the Ministry's institutional leadership capacity, whilst enhancing professional excellence within the legal cadre to support a high performance and service delivery orientated culture.
Zeraeua Traditional Authority
Capacity-building Training
A total of 46 Senior Traditional Councillors, Councillors, and other participants participated in interactive sessions on the Namibian Constitution, the Traditional Authorities Act, the Communal Land Reform Act, and Meeting Procedures & Governance. This weeklong training hosted in Otjiwarongo, in the Otjozondjupa Region, focused on strengthening governance, leadership, and understanding of legal frameworks within traditional authorities in Namibia.
From Track to Trade: Unlocking the Potential of the Lobito Corridor
Advancing regional integration through sustainable economic development
On November 5–6, 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) hosted the second workshop on the Lobito Corridor at the Mont’Luvili Hotel in Huambo, Angola. Building on the momentum of the first workshop in 2024, this event gathered government officials, business leaders, academics, and community representatives to explore how the Lobito Corridor can become a driver of regional trade and sustainable development. The discussions highlighted the corridor’s potential to transform local economies by strengthening agricultural value chains, improving transport infrastructure, and creating opportunities for processing and light industries. Participants engaged in round tables and working groups, sharing perspectives on practical steps to unlock these opportunities. A visit to strategic points along the corridor provided a tangible sense of its importance for Angola and the wider region. A special moment of the workshop was the engagement with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and his delegation. Their presence underscored the European commitment to the Lobito Corridor within the Global Gateway Initiative and reinforced Angola’s strategic role in regional and global trade networks. This workshop took place just before the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence—a milestone that reminds us of the country’s resilience and its aspirations for inclusive growth. The event concluded with clear recommendations and a shared vision: to turn the Lobito Corridor into a pathway for trade, jobs, and prosperity.
Training Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Rule of Law
Judiciary
AI is rapidly transforming how societies operate, and policy makers play a crucial role in shaping its impact. From 3–5 November 2025, KAS Namibia, in partnership with UNESCO and NCRST, hosted a three-day workshop on AI and the Rule of Law at the UN House in Windhoek. The workshop brought together judges, legal officers, and AI experts, including Dr. Kamel El Hilali (UNESCO), Dr. John Nakuta (University of Namibia), Dr. Simeon Hamukoshi (NCRST), Mr. Naftali N. Indongo (NUST), Mrs. Ester Nghipandulwa, Mrs. Sonja Coetzer, Mrs. Vanessa Maresch, and Ms. Ndamono Shikoyeni (UNESCO), to explore how AI can enhance Namibia’s justice system while upholding ethics, transparency, and human rights. Over three days, participants examined AI fundamentals, applications in the judiciary, legal and ethical challenges such as algorithmic bias and accountability, and AI’s intersection with human rights, privacy, and data protection. This initiative marks an important step toward strengthening digital capacity and advancing responsible AI adoption within Namibia’s justice sector.
