Author: Dolly Menas
Radio Remains the Most Powerful Source of Information
By: Dolly Menas Radio continues to be Namibia’s most powerful source of information despite the rapid rise of digital platforms. Speaking on World Radio Day, observed under the theme “Radio and Climate Change: A Powerful Tool for Climate…
Business Leaders Pay Tribute to Sam Nujoma
By: Dolly Menas Members of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) have expressed their gratitude for the late President Sam Nujoma’s commitment to entrepreneurship, economic growth, and unity within the private sector. Director of SME Compete,…
NamWater Slammed for Sidelining Local Contractors
By: Dolly Menas The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) has criticised Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) for favoring foreign contractors, arguing that this practice undermines the growth and sustainability of the local construction industry. CIF contends that NamWater…
Welwitchia and Bulawayo Polytechnic Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic Collaboration and Research
By: Dolly Menas Welwitchia University (WU) and Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe have entered into a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing academic collaboration, research, and professional development. The MoU establishes…
Land Ownership Skewness Not Addressed – Schlettwein
By: Dolly Menas Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein says budgetary constraints have limited the government’s ability to purchase land from previously advantaged willing sellers thereby affecting the country’s land reform efforts. Speaking at the recent third-quarter Management Review…
Namibia Strengthens Efforts to Combat Animal and Crop Diseases
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein has emphasised the urgent need to strengthen the country’s defenses against crop and animal diseases to protect the agricultural sector. Speaking at the third-quarter management review…
Bank of Namibia to Honour Geingob With Commemorative Note
By: Dolly Menas The Bank of Namibia is set to launch a commemorative banknote in honour of the late President Hage Geingob next month. The bank noted that the special note will celebrate Geingob’s significant contributions to Namibia’s…
Demarcation Commission Rejects Proposals for New Regions … ten new constituencies proposed
By: Dolly Menas The Demarcation and Delimitation Commission has recommended adjustments to regional and constituency boundaries instead of establishing new ones. The Chairperson of the Commission, Petrus Unenegu, said they rejected various proposals to establish new regions because…
Labour Ministry Ignored Wage Commission Recommendations – Employers
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) has expressed disappointment after the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation rejected its request for a phased implementation of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). NEF President Elias Shikongo…
Security Sector’s Minimum Wage to Increase to N$18 per Hour by 2027
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Security Labour Forum (NSLF) has announced a phased implementation of a national minimum wage for the security industry, aimed at improving the livelihoods of security personnel while addressing challenges faced by employers. Speaking…