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Strikes should not be the first option – Immanuel
Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel says talks between workers and employers should be the first step in resolving workplace problems before workers resort to strikes or demonstrations. Immanuel says workers, employers and the government should regularly engage to address labour issues before they turn into disputes. He made the remarks during Mineworkers Union […]
Swapo Hardap coordinator targets stronger district structures
Newly elected Swapo Hardap regional coordinator Else Umati has pledged to unite party members, strengthen structures at district level and ensure greater engagement with communities during her one-year term. Speaking after her election on Monday, Umati described the position as both an honour and a responsibility, saying the confidence placed in her by Swapo delegates […]
Nandi-Ndaitwah pushes African-funded peace plan
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned home from Angola after attending the African Union’s (AU’s) 21st extraordinary session. At the session, African leaders renewed calls for the continent to take greater financial responsibility for its own peace and security priorities. The summit, hosted by Angolan president João Lourenço in Luanda, was held under the theme ‘Strengthening […]
ECB threatens to strip electricity licences of underperforming councils
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has threatened to revoke electricity distribution licences from underperforming municipalities and regional councils and hand networks to operators with proven technical and financial capacity. The warning follows an audit that found widespread non-compliance across Namibia’s power infrastructure. The audit focused on audited transmission, distribution and supply networks across all 14 […]
Former Keetmanshoop mayor approaches court for reinstatement
Former Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi has approached the High Court to review and set aside her unceremonious removal by the Landless People’s Movement (LPM). The LPM in June this year withdrew Swartbooi as its representative on the Keetmanshoop Town Council, resulting in her losing her mayoral position. Swartbooi was fielded as a candidate by the […]