The SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has resolved to initiate dialogue amongst the member states of different Regional Economic Communities that have deployed forces in the DRC. The move is one of the outcomes of the two-day Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government, held in Windhoek. The dialogue […]
Namibians, particularly the youth have been embracing activism through public protests, against issues such as Gender-Based Violence. Affected families and community members would protest at courts demanding that perpetrators not be granted bail. But some activists have now shifted their protests towards employment-related matters including calls for equality, and social change. The action of using […]
Businessman Shapwa Kanyama has refuted claims of operating a non-existent factory. Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding a health tender, worth around N$650 million, which was awarded to Amnics Trading, a company owned by Kanyama. Meanwhile, Amnics says it only received notification of the award but the said tender was not yet granted. Last week, the […]
Learners in the Berseba Constituency can now walk with shoes on their feet, thanks to a donation from the constituency office, sought through support from the private company Firmaro Fishing. Berseba Constituency Regional Councillor Jeremias Goeieman said during the handover that the new shoes would help restore beneficiaries’ dignity. Learners of Kaitsi!Gubeb, Bethanie Primary School […]
The Omusati Police is investigating a case of fraud after a male senior pastor of ELCIN in the Western Diocese of the Nakayale Parish in Outapi, allegedly defrauded the church of N$3.4 million. The money, which is said to have been embezzled over three months, has not yet been recovered and the suspect who is […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi says the coming into force of the Codes of Good Practice is an important step in promoting economic growth and encouraging local investment in the country. Shiimi said this at the launch of the Codes of Good Practice, aimed at promoting, facilitating and strengthening the implementation […]
MTC customers are required to provide biometric data, as a condition of sale for all its services. Those failing to provide fingerprints and photographs will not complete their SIM card registration process and their services will be discontinued at the start of next year. Research Associate at the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), Fredricko […]
A social justice academic has cautioned the government not to delay the operationalization of Namibia’s new Access to Information Act, which promises to promote transparency, accountability and good governance. Namibia’s long-awaited Access to Information Act was promulgated and published in the Government Gazette in December last year. The law provides the right of access to […]
The regional leadership of the Former Plan Combatant Association (FPCA) which was formed to strengthen the SWAPO Party’s support base, to ensure it remains relevant and popular among its electorates as it was during the country’s liberation struggle, this morning met with SWAPO Party regional leadership headed by SWAPO’s Omusati Regional Coordinator, Sacky Kayone. The […]
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia has signed a wage agreement with Swakop Uranium for the next three years. The agreement will see employees within the bargaining unit receiving N$5000 on their basic salaries this year, N$5 450 next year and N$5 900 in 2025. The amounts represent salary increases of 5.8% this year and 5.5% […]
