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President Nangolo Mbumba says labour rights are fundamental to Namibia’s democracy and social justice. He addressed national challenges such as unemployment and economic disparities in a statement released yesterday. Mbumba acknowledged the strides Namibia has made, while highlighting ongoing issues facing the labour sector. “These include unemployment disproportionately affecting the youth, inflation affecting workers’ livelihoods, […]

A Grootfontein resident arrested on terrorism charges in June last year plans to apply for bail later this month. Defence lawyer Wihan Brand, who is representing terrorism accused Jona Hangula, has informed the state that Hangula intends to apply for bail during the week from 20 May, deputy prosecutor general Lourens Campher said during an […]

A group of unhappy South West Africa National Union (Swanu) members on Thursday demonstrated and submitted a petition to Swanu acting secretary general, Uno Hengary, demanding an extraordinary congress to vote for a president to represent the party in the forthcoming elections. This follows divisions that split the party over two congresses held in 2021. […]

The Security Association of Namibia (SAN) is pushing for regulations mandating a minimum hourly rate of N$17,50 for security contracts. This call aims to ensure that security companies can afford to pay their guards the national minimum wage. Currently, entry-level guards receive N$8,75 per hour, while more experienced guards are paid N$10 per hour. SAN […]

In a moment of irony, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) issued a statement on Workers’ Day (1 May) that the day should not merely be used as a political stage, but in the same statement urged Namibians to vote for them in the upcoming national elections to champion workers’ rights and social justice. “Workers’ […]

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… police confirm suspect and victim were in relationship Wentzel Maasdorp, the alleged suspect in the murder case of Delia Maasdorp (40), who was found dead in her flat in Klein Windhoek on Sunday, was a cocaine addict for almost 13 years. In 2021, The Namibian reported on Souls for Jesus Christian Rehabilitation Centre, which […]

Independent presidential candidate for the upcoming elections, Ally Angula, is promising to create 500 000 new jobs over the next three years – a promise some experts see as wishful thinking. Angula made the promise during the launch of her election manifesto in Windhoek on Tuesday. Dubbing her campaign as the ‘New Way’, Angula said […]

Wentzel Maasdorp who is accused of killing his girlfriend Delia Maasdorp (40), who was found dead on Sunday, will make his first appearance at the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. Defence attorney Milton Engelbrecht will represent the accused. According to sources close to the matter, the deceased’s vehicle was spotted in Mariental before he was arrested […]

Deep Yellow Limited’s Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (RMR) on Monday donated textbooks and educational equipment to Narraville Secondary School at Walvis Bay. Walvis Bay education inspector Theresia Goagoses identified the need for textbooks at the school, especially for Grade 9 pupils. “May these textbooks serve as valuable resources, igniting curiosity and fuelling the thirst […]