By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibia Security Workers Union (NASWU) is requesting to be included in the security labour forum by the Security Association of Namibia (SAN). NASWU national organiser, Miguel Paulus, told NewsonOne that by not including their union in the forum, SAN is delaying discussions regarding a possible increase in the minimum wage for […]
By: Valeria Handobe Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Youth Leader and Head of Communications, Julia Nekwaya called on political parties to make their manifestos more digestible for young voters. Nekwaya was speaking at the EduVote panel discussion, hosted by the Global Shapers – Windhoek hub, which aims to amplify the voices and perspectives of young voters, […]
By: Terence Mukasa Real Estate developing company, Ongos Valley is set to build a full sporting infrastructure in the capital within the next 36 months. The project, set to have a groundbreaking ceremony in 16 weeks, seeks to include a FIFA-approved football stadium that will host international matches for the national teams. Speaking at the […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Namibian Correctional Service wants to explore an agreement with Zimbabwe that will enable inmates serving sentences in either country to apply for transfer, to serve the remainder of their sentences in their respective home countries. This is according to the Namibian Correctional Service Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela, who was speaking during the […]
By: Ketemba Tjipepa Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA), secretary-general Mahongora Kavihuha, has called on the government to engage its various agencies and parastatals to be lenient to their creditors during the state of emergency on drought. According to Kavihuha, for the state of emergency to be effective, the government and these agencies, including municipalities, […]
Wild Africa Fund, an organisation dedicated to popularising wildlife conservation across Africa, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with OneAfrica in Namibia. This collaboration, officially launching on May 30th 2024, has already commenced with the broadcast of ‘Music for Wildlife’ concerts from Saturday 25 May2024 This multifaceted partnership spans both television and radio, leveraging […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Africa’s tourism stakeholders seek to improve access to trade and opportunities in the sector for youth across the continent in order to empower them by leveraging the sector’s immense potential and innovative platforms. The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Services(MSYNS), Deputy Minister Emma Kantema, said that investing in young people is […]
By: Valeria Handobe The City of Windhoek held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday to install five high mast lights in Havana’s informal settlements to enhance safety and security for the residents. The project has been met with overwhelming support from residents, who say the inadequate lighting has made the settlement unsafe. The N$2.8 million project […]
By: Terence Mukasa Namibian goalkeeper based in South Africa, Lloyd Kazapua, has urged aspiring Namibian goalkeepers to work hard in football to rightfully earn playing as a first-choice goalkeeper in a top-tier league and on national level. Kazapua, who joined the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors in camp on Monday described his recently concluded season at […]
By: Selma Taapopi A total of 491,000 Namibians(19% of the population) are categorised as being in a food security crisis, specifically in phase 3 of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). This is according to the Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment Analysis report for October 2023 to March 2024. The report estimates that at least 20 […]