President Geingob recently participated in the International Labor Organisation (ILO) Report of the Global commission on the Future of Work in Durban, South Africa. In his remarks, and like many other politicians,
Year: 2019
Returning to the top of the economic summit charts
Government is working to end years of economic stagnation – and this week’s Economic Growth Summit was a critical tonic towards that realisation.
Human trafficking laws to become operational
WINDHOEK - International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has announced that Namibia is finalising the regulations for the law on trafficking in persons to become operational.
Matundu to head People’s Litigation Centre
WINDHOEK – The People’s Litigation Centre (PLC) under the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement has appointed Umunee Marinee Matundu as director of the centre, with effect from yesterday.
Star of the Week: Judge Christie Liebenberg
Our Star of the Week is High Court Judge Christie Liebenberg. Despite what is seen by some as a lenient sentence for granting former education minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa a fine of N$50 000 following her
China not seeking global hegemony – Peng
WINDHOEK - China has embraced a defence policy aimed at strengthening the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA) and building a stronger, world-class military but will not seek hegemony and expansion as it values
No electricity tariff increase for Erongo
WALVIS BAY – Residents of Erongo can breathe a collective sigh of relief as there won’t be any electricity price increase until July next year when the tariffs will come up for review. Farmers in the region will also see
Sanjo fundraiser generates N$396 000
BUKALO - The prevailing economic hardships gripping the country did not spare the energetic fundraising drive initiated for the planned renovations of crumbling infrastructure at Sanjo Secondary School in
Couple pleads not guilty to theft of DRC general’s money
WINDHOEK - Coastal estate agent Erwin Sprangers, 58, and his wife Lorinda Sprangers, yesterday pleaded not guilty to a charge of fraud and five charges of theft by conversion, alternatively theft, before
Summary of summit highlights
Finalisation of National Equitable Economic Empowerment Bill (NEEEB) was identified as a key priority and the Bill will be tabled in parliament within six months. This would help restore certainty for the private