Swakop Uranium workers are at loggerheads with the company over benefits under the continuous operation shift arrangement. The company is exempt from the labour law that allows workers to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The exemption, however, expired a week ago, and the employees have been working from Monday to Friday […]
The Pretoria High Court has adjourned to Monday, the 18th of August, for the hearing of the leave appeal by the Lungu family. This was the shortest of all the court sessions in the Edgar Lungu burial impasse between the Zambian government and the Lungu family. It was after both lawyers of the parties involved […]
In a significant boost to digital education in northern Namibia, Spreader Fishing handed over ICT equipment to schools in the Kunene Region. The donation includes seven pairs of ICT equipment and is set to benefit seven schools in the Kunene, Omusati and Ohangwena regions. Out of the schools identified in Kunene, three were specifically highlighted […]
The Erongo Region Police have confiscated N$3 million worth of drugs since the beginning of the year. This was announced by the Head of the Crime Investigation Division, Erastus Iikuyu, at an event hosted by the Coastal Drug Awareness Campaign at Walvis Bay. “This year alone, from January to July 2025, we managed to register […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed satisfaction with the dedication and contribution of outgoing Finnish Ambassador Leena Viljanen to the longstanding relationship between Namibia and Finland. The President noted that Ambassador Viljanen’s efforts have helped strengthen the existing foundation, particularly in the areas of education and health. Namibia and Finland share a longstanding and unique relationship that […]
Residents of Katutura Central have accused their councillor, Rodman Katjaimo, of neglecting their needs and failing to deliver on his promises. At a heated Khomas Regional Council public information session, community members criticised the councillor’s availability. Residents also questioned the promised public Wi-Fi, pointing out that Katutura Central is the only constituency without internet access […]
Namibia has been ranked first in Africa and second globally on the 2025 Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment Performance Index. The country jumped 10 places from last year, attracting nearly eight times more foreign direct investment projects than expected for its economic size. Margareth Gustavo, Executive for Competitiveness and Branding at NIPDB, shared insights on the […]
Otjiwarongo Choppies employees handed in a petition demanding the banning of flexi-hour contracts as well as the retrenchment of some employees, which the company wants to undertake. Speaking on behalf of the workers, Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union’s Branch Organiser Joseph Immanuel said Choppies, after the implementation of the national minimum wage, issued retrenchment […]
Green schemes like Sikondo in the Kavango West Region are proving to be vital for communities living in the surrounding area, particularly during harvesting season. It’s potato harvesting season at Sikondo, and the place is buzzing with both machines and people. During this time of the year, even the local residents know that chances of […]
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture said it is committed to ensuring that Namibian institutions of higher learning do more than teach but transform. Sanet Steekamp says education must be relevant, responsive, intentional and research-focused, and it must teach beyond the classroom. Steenkamp made the remarks at the inauguration of the […]
