The horrific murder of a five-year-old child at Oshifo village in the Ruacana Constituency, Omusati Region, has shocked the nation. That a father stands accused of taking the life of his defenseless child while left in his care is a tragic reminder of the severe crisis of domestic violence in Namibia. This heartbreaking loss is not an isolated incident; it reflects a systemic failure to protect our most vulnerable citizens. As a society, we cannot allow gender-based violenc