Men must be equal partners in nation-building: Witbooi

NAMPA

2025-09-22

KEETMANSHOOP, 30 May 2025 – Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured at the official opening of the Nama cultural festival on Friday at Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibian men must be regarded as equal partners in nation-building, including the empowerment of rural communities, Vice-President Lucia Witbooi said on Monday.
“Men must not be seen as obstacles to gender equality, but as allies and advocates who share responsibility in building stronger families and societies.
“True progress can only be achieved when women and men walk hand in hand, share resources equitably, make dec...

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