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.
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
The Nambian Constitution @ 35 Years: Between legacy and lodestone
Namibia’s Constitution Amidst Reflections, Reform and Renewal: Navigating Constitutional Evolution in an era of Transformation
From 14 to 15 August 2025, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM) – School of Law and the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers (ANCL) hosted a 2-day conference to celebrate the 35th year of constitutional democracy which Namibia has traversed, while the life expectancy of a national constitution is 19 years globally and extends to 32 years in Europe, and diminishes to 10 years in Africa. Opening the conference, the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Dr. Saara Kuungogelwa-Amadhila noted that “The Namibian constitution is not merely a legal document, it is our nation’s moral compass, the embodiment of our shared vision for peace, unity, justice, and prosperity. It is fitting to begin by acknowledging our progress, for indeed, we have come a long way.” The Resident Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Anna Hoffmann-Kwanga postulated that, “This conference offers an ideal space to celebrate Namibia’s 35 years of constitutional democracy. Moreover, it is a platform for intellectual discussions on the constitution, to analyse it and investigate areas for possible reforms. As KAS, we are grateful for your participation”. The conference included a panel of eminent members of the Constituent Assembly who shared with the audience some of the intricacies and challenges at the time of drafting the Namibian Constitution. 42 conference papers on different themes were received and presented at the conference ranging participants from India and South Africa. The conference was well received and ended on a high note.
KAS-TEP Session 2 Otjiwarongo
Strategic Planning, Project Management & Change Management
Session 2 of the annual KAS Talent Empowerment Programme, hosted in Otjiwarongo for four days, aims to capacitate 16 selected youth from Civil Society with Strategic Planning, Project Management & Change Management skills. The sessions further aim to facilitate networking and strengthen collaborations in Namibia's civil society sector.
Advocacy and Human Rights Workshop Group 2: Erongo and //Kharas regions
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is hosting a workshop with 26 participants from the Erongo and //Kharas regions from Monday 28 July – 01 August 2025 in Windhoek. The aim of this workshop is to empower CSOs to become strong advocates on issues affecting their communities and to better equip them to advocate for the rights of those most vulnerable. The workshop objective is to engage participants to effectively interrogate the legislation that is aimed at protecting the rights of all Namibian citizens.
Human Rights Workshop & Community Engagement Rundu
Office of the Ombudsman
In collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsman and KAS, and in support by the Ministry of Justice, Office of the Governor Kavango East Region and other key stakeholders, this three-day community engagement and Human Rights workshop aims to inform and provide a platform of exchange with community and key stakeholders on access to human rights, as well as available legal services, the mandates of both the Ombudsman and Ministry of Justice, challenges, as well as relevant legislation unique to the experiences of the region. With the aid of the Security Sector, key representatives will also use this platform to outline means to combat human and child trafficking, as well as GBV. Protection Orders as well as Childcare Protection also constitute part of the topics of the engagement, together with a focus on land rights. In addition to the workshop, the Ombudsman and KAS conducted a special guest lecture at the University of Namibia Rundu Campus with over 40 students on the Mandate of the Ombudsman and importance of Rule of Law and Human Rights. The visit was concluded with a courtesy visit to the Governor's Office in Rundu where the newly inaugurated Office of the Ombudsman was showcased.
PDM Training Workshop
Political Communication, Realignment, and Leadership
KAS facilitated a training for the PDM on political communication, realignment, and leadership in Otjiwarongo from 22-25 July 2025. The Training was instrumental to enhance participants' understanding of key themes, realities and challenges confronting the party and how the leadership could shape a best way forward. One participant noted that “I am happy to receive this training, because it has really opened my eyes. I will be a wise leader in future”.
Advocacy and Human Rights Workshop Group 1: Erongo and Kunene regions
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is hosting a workshop with 26 participants from the Erongo and Kunene regions from Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July 2025 in Windhoek. The aim of this workshop is to empower CSOs to become strong advocates on issues affecting their communities and to better equip them to advocate for the rights of those most vulnerable. The workshop objective is to engage participants to effectively interrogate the legislation that is aimed at protecting the rights of all Namibian citizens.
Training of Facilitators Workshop on the 5th Manual "Advocacy and Human Rights"
ECSO Project
The ECSO Project hosted a training of facilitators training on the fifth manual for the project titled "Advocacy and Human Rights" at the KAS offices in Windhoek from 30 June to 4th July 2025. The aim of the training is to equip project trainers to effectively deliver content on advocacy and human rights to projects with targeted CSOs. The manual is aimed at providing CSOs with strong advocacy skills and an in-depth understanding of human rights and Namibian laws in protecting these rights.
Exit Roundtable with the Media Ombudsman of Namibia
Panel Discussion: Reflections of Media Monitoring during the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections
KAS in collaboration with the Office of the Media Ombudsman and the Editors Forum of Namibia are hosting an exit roundtable to wish the outgoing Media Ombudsman farewell and touch on the importance of self-regulation in the media sector. The aim of the roundtable is further to strengthen dialogue on media freedom, professionalism, and ethical reporting. In conjunction, a panel discussion will take place with four key experts, moderated by Gwen Lister to reflect on media monitoring during the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly election period in Namibia.
Economic Strengthening Workshops in //Karas
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is hosting the first of three planned workshops on economic strengthening from 19 to 20 June in Keetmanshoop. The goal of the workshops is to empower at least 15 participants representing small businesses who are identified by CSOs in the community with the capacity, to create sustainable business models. The workshops also cover entrepreneurial skills training that forms the basis of this capacity building initiative on economic strengthening.
Project proposal writing & donor funding sessions in //Karas Region
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is conducting a range of project proposal writing workshops with selected CSOs of the //Karas region participating in the project. The sessions scheduled from 17 to 18 June in Keetmanshoop aim to reach 28 participants. The training covers aspects of proposal writing best practices and tips on how to approach donors for potential funding.
