The Kai ||Ganaxab Youth Skills Centre outside Mariental in the Hardap Region will offer vocational training as of next year. This comes after the government, through the Namibia Training Authority, transformed the youth skills development centre into a fully fledged technical and vocational educational training centre at a cost of just over N$160 million. The […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission has lauded the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for its overall peaceful and calm conduct during the elections. However, the mission has also voiced concerns about escalating ethnic tensions in certain regions of the country. Delays, logistical issues, and alleged fraudulent activities saw the DRC presidential […]
In an effort to address concerns related to working conditions and the labour hire system, the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has entered into discussions with the Rani Group of Companies. This follows the suspension of several employees by the company in the wake of a protest. Central to the dispute are alleged unjustifiable salary […]
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has launched an investigation into alleged unlawful practices at the Rani Group of Companies. In a statement, the ministry says a recent labour dispute led to an unauthorised strike and subsequent suspension of workers, echoing a similar incident earlier this year in Rundu. While the Ministry […]
Rundu-based Aqua Emergency Care Services say they are ready to attend to any emergencies in and around the region this festive season. There are only three private ambulance services in one of Namibia’s most populated towns. It’s the festive season. It is a busy time for emergency service providers. Aqua Emergency Care Services started operating […]
Long queues for SIM card registration continue to be observed at MTC’s mobile homes as the public rushes at the last minute to register their numbers. The public was given an ample time of one year to register their numbers; however, the majority waited until the last minute. Since the start of December, there has […]
Tim Ekandjo, Chief Human Capital, Marketing, and Corporate Affairs Officer at MTC, has issued a cautionary note regarding the potential risks associated with the efficiency of online SIM card registration. While acknowledging the effectiveness of the online registration process, Ekandjo highlighted the unintended consequence of providing an opportunity for fraudsters to access individuals’ confidential details. […]
Doors of economic activity and investment are wide open in the coastal town of Luderitz. Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company Chief Executive Officer Fluksman Samuehl says development partners are working to foster economic activities and turn the town into a business hub and a tourism-preferred destination. The Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company has set an ambition to […]
The Windhoek City Police confiscated a large number of whiskies and packets of cigarettes in Windhoek on Friday morning. Though the exact value of the items is yet to be established, it is estimated to be in the region of N$100,000. It was an action by the owner of a bulk transportation and logistics company […]
The residents of Ongwediva’s Sky Phase 3 can now enjoy the benefits of a N$4.1 million electricity connection. Residents welcome the new development as a Christmas gift. The provision of electricity brings newfound opportunities and improved living conditions for the residents, unlocking potential business ventures that require access to reliable power. Ongwediva Mayor Taarah Shalyefu […]
