The Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) has called on the Government to implement the directive that prioritises local contractors in mega construction projects. MANWU says the implementation would rescue the ailing construction industry and prevent further job losses. The union’s leadership met President Hage Geingob and cluster ministers to present a set of […]
Most state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are not performing well, despite the fact that they play a key role in the socio-economic development of the country. Captains of various SOEs are meeting in Swakopmund to deliberate on management and governance issues as well as finding mechanisms that will drive these entities towards growth.
President Geingob wants regular consultations to take place between the government and the unions. Geingob believes that only through consistent dialogue will differences can be addressed amicably.
Victims and survivors of rape by a close relative or acquaintance will be kept safe from their suspected violators once the new Combating of Rape Bill is adopted by Parliament, Ministry of Justice Executive Director, Gladice Pickering has said. The bill is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly by Minister of Justice, Sacky […]
Operation Kalahari, a joint task force between the Namibian Police and Namibian Defence Force, made a breakthrough at Ondangwa when it arrested two suspected fuel smugglers in the early hours of Thursday. The Crime Investigations Coordinator of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Oshana Region, Deputy Commissioner Hilja Haipumbu said during a media briefing […]
Nelao Ndapewa Martina who is only 10 years old embarked on a journey to give back to her community by feeding several orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) in Arandis. The current Miss Arandis Primary School started the initiative after her participation in the Miss Beauty Queen Namibia Pageant earlier this year required her to come […]
Walter “The Executioner” Kautondokwa under the MTC Nestor Sunshine Promotions will exchange blows with Kanat Islam for the WBO Middleweight International title on the 26th October in Kastana, Kazakhstan. Kautondokwa is currently rated number 10 while Islam is rated number 8 and the current WBO International champion. Kanat Islam has been dubbed as the next […]
Dundee Precious Metals is investigating an incident at the start of this month, that saw two of its employees sustain serious injuries while on duty. Managing Director Zebra Kasete says in a media statement that the incident happened on the third of this month at its Ausmelt plant during a restart, after routine maintenance. The […]
First Lady Monica Geingos has called on parents to openly discuss sex with their children. The First Lady was addressing the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) multi-country dialogue in Windhoek on Wednesday. She said this will allow young people to have the right information, and make the right decisions when it comes to […]
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has signed an economic partnership agreement with the United Kingdom (UK). Senior officials from SACU member states and Mozambique have entered into the agreement with UK. They are from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa. It provides for duty-free, quota-free access to the UK market for all products from […]
