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Launch of the Namibian Sign Language Mobile App
In Commemoration of the International Week of the Deaf
This year’s celebration of the International Week of the Deaf under the theme "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights", marks a historic milestone for Namibia, as the Namibia National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Namibia-Angola Office and key supporting partners including the Office of the President, UNDEF and the Namport Social Investment Fund, proudly announce the launch of the Namibian Sign Language Mobile App. The mobile app will be unveiled and officiated by Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia at the Walvis Bay Municipality Town Hall in Walvis Bay on 24 September 2025 from 08h30 onward. This groundbreaking initiative represents a major step toward inclusive communication and equal access to information for the Deaf community in Namibia. The app serves as a vital educational tool, enabling individuals, employers, institutions, and communities to learn Namibian Sign Language through a modern, accessible platform. It also underscores the NNAD’s ongoing advocacy for the recognition of Namibian Sign Language as an official national language. Following the launch the remainder of the programme promises to engage key stakeholders on topics of inclusive education, foundational literacy, access to information, cyber security, employment and rule of law in the form of panel discussion jointly initiated by representatives of key ministries, civil society, academia, the private sector and security sector. Representatives of the Deaf Community will also share their stories of what it means to live a day in the shoes of a deaf person in Namibia, whilst Simson Weyulu, Sign Language Technician and Researcher will engage the public on the basics of learning sign language. The programme for the day will conclude with a brief presentation by Salt Essentials on the importance of understanding cyber security, in particular with the emerging digital technologies entering Namibia's disability space and beyond.
Information Session and CSO meeting with CSOs in the Erongo Region & Economic Strengthening workshop
ECSO Project
From the 22nd to the 23rd of September, the ECSO project will be hosting the fourth round as part of a series of Information Sessions and a CSO meeting in the Erongo Region in Swakopmund. The topics will focus on strengthening beneficiaries' human rights knowledge already gained during the Training as part of Module 5 on “Advocacy and Human Rights”. Additionally, from 24th to 25th September, the second round of Economic Strengthening workshops will be hosted in Keetmanshoop with small business owners in the area, addressing issues around business registration, business tax and other relevant information to equip small business owners.
Scholar Exchange: Defining a modern-day workforce
German Weeks 2025: Celebrating 35 years of German Namibia Relations
The Scholar Exchange is hosted in commemoration of German Weeks 2025: Celebrating 35 years of German Namibia Relations. The aim is to bring together Namibian and German KAS Scholars and Namibian Secondary School Learners as part of a hybrid public dialogue, to share their expectations of what constitutes a modern-day workforce looking at socio-political and economic factors and challenges from a lower-middle income and upper-income country perspective.
Information Session and CSO meeting with CSOs in the Kunene Region & Economic Strengthening workshop
ECSO Project
From the 15th to the 16th of September, the ECSO project will be hosting the fourth round as part of a series of Information Sessions and a CSO meeting in the Kunene Region in Outjo. The topics will focus on strengthening beneficiaries' human rights knowledge already gained during the Training as part of Module 5 on “Advocacy and Human Rights”. Additionally, from 17th to 18th September, the second round of Economic Strengthening workshops will be hosted in Outjo with small business owners in the area, addressing issues around business registration, business tax and other relevant information to equip small business owners.
Information Session and CSO meeting with CSOs in //Kharas Region & Economic Strengthening workshop
ECSO Project
From the 1st to the 2nd of September, the ECSO project will be hosting the fourth round as part of a series of Information Sessions and a CSO meeting in the //Kharas Region in Keetmanshoop. The topics will focus on strengthening beneficiaries' human rights knowledge already gained during the Training as part of Module 5 on “Advocacy and Human Rights”. Additionally, from 3rd to 4th September, the second round of Economic Strengthening workshops will be hosted in Keetmanshoop with small business owners in the area, addressing issues around business registration, business tax and other relevant information to equip small business owners.
Advocacy and Human Rights Workshop Group 3: //Kharas and Kunene regions
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is hosting a workshop with 26 participants from the //Kharas and Kunene regions from Monday 18 August to Friday 22 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.
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.
