The Namibian government, in collaboration with the Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU), has inked a comprehensive collective agreement on salary and conditions of employment. This pact promises to bring about economic relief for public workers who have been going through financial hardships. One of the central pillars of […]
The Office of the President was grilled by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts for failing to provide evidence of payments running into thousands of dollars. Some of these payments were made to third parties without any documentation. This is the second time the Office of the President has appeared before the Parliamentary Standing […]
A Zambian truck driver narrowly escaped death at the Ngoma border post in the Zambezi Region when his parked truck caught fire while he was sleeping. The driver is reported to have arrived at Ngoma Post Tuesday morning from Zambia via Botswana in transit to Walvis Bay, transporting copper. Due to delays by the clearing […]
The working class of Keetmanshoop, Aroab, Tses, and Berseba have rejected a draft regulation to preserve retirement benefits. It is proposed in the new Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA), governing pension funds, that at least 75% of a pension must be retained as retirement savings until the retirement age of sixty. This means they […]
The Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth, and National Services, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, has expressed support for the establishment of a Namibian Hall of Fame for creatives and athletes. Emphasising the importance of honouring extraordinary talents in the creative and athletic sectors, the deputy minister highlighted the potential contribution to the enrichment of national heritage and pride. […]
The Oshikoto Region is working towards achieving zero fatalities during the festive season. Oshikoto Regional Commander Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku calls for teamwork and coordination by all road users to ensure zero fatalities, zero serious injuries, and zero stock theft. She said this during the planning and review meeting held at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region […]
Namibia and Botswana have agreed to reduce roaming charges between the two nations by February of next year. During a joint media briefing, Botswana’s Minister of Communication, Knowledge, and Technology, Thulagano Segokgo, announced that regulatory bodies in both countries will direct operators to enact this decision. This reciprocal visit follows Namibian Minister of Information and […]
Renowned social commentator Dr. Uazuva Kaumbi, aged 60, died early this morning at the Roman Catholic Hospital in Windhoek. Heinrich Uazuva Kaumbi was born in Windhoek, matriculated from Döbra RC High School, and established himself as a renowned academic and community activist. Kaumbi had an illustrious career, and his activism and professional world spanned various […]
The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation said one of the mandates of his ministry is to ensure that workers are paid a living wage to maintain a decent living standard. Utoni Nujoma said this at the Cabinet Committee briefing at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, where he highlighted some of the […]
China and Namibia continue to strengthen bilateral trade. The two nations trade volumes reached N$18.2 billion, an increase of 29% compared to last year. China and Namibia have built strong economic, infrastructural, and trade relations over the years, with a number of Chinese companies taking advantage of Namibia’s favourable business environment and investment opportunities. This […]
