International Workers’ Day should be used to reflect on the history and future of work, as the country readies itself for the aftermath of COVID-19. The ongoing pandemic, it is feared, will hurt especially the poor and low-wage workers the longer it drags on. These were the sentiments shared by various stakeholders, in commemorating May […]

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has dropped fuel prices with N$1 effective from 6 May. The price drop will be done in conjunction with an increase in industry and dealer margins, without an impact on the end-user.

Erongo Governor Neville Andre has paid homage to thousands of workers who continue to risk their lives in serving the public. Among them are security guards who are ensuring that COVID-19 preventative measures at many shops are observed.

All teachers in the country are expected to return to duty at their schools on Tuesday, 5 May. Learners are, however, only expected to return to school on 3 August. In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Education Arts and Culture said all its staff, including those at head office and the regions, principals, […]

The COVID-19 outbreak has left many small businesses and self-employed people without a means to an income. Legal or not, sex workers who typically ply their trade in Windhoek, are equally affected. Our NBC News team visited some known hot-spots to catch up with the ‘ladies of the night’.

Workers and labour unions at Walvis Bay respected the rules of the lockdown by banning large gatherings to commemorate Workers’ Day. Union leaders, however, called a press conference to highlight various challenges plaguing the workers.

Some companies are reportedly still violating the rights of employees during the COVID-19 state of emergency. This is despite an agreement reached at a tripartite meeting between employers, unions and Government in March this year, that no one should lose his or her job, due to the state of emergency

A family from the San community, living in abject poverty on the outskirts of Nkurenkuru has received food and other basic necessities from the World Food Programme (WFP).

Communal farmers at cattle posts in the Ohangwena Region are mostly adhering to the state of emergency regulations.

Today is Workers’ Day but not all workers are privileged to spend the day at home. Petrol attendants, cashiers and security personnel are among those who form part of the essential service providers, under the current lockdown.