Hangana Seafood has concluded wage negotiations with its Workers’ Council. This marks the first time these negotiations have been conducted with representation from a Workers’ Council, a significant shift from previous years when a union led the negotiations. Both the company and the Workers’ Council acknowledge that the process has been a valuable learning experience...
Kraatz, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has started its first apprenticeship intake for the year 2024. This intake sees 10 promising young Namibians embark on a six-month apprenticeship journey as part of Kraatz’s ongoing commitment to developing skilled professionals and future leaders. The apprenticeship programme, now in its 12th year, aligns...
Iuze Mukube As part of efforts to minimise the domestic skills gap, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other stakeholders, hosted a two-day career fair to connect students with potential employment in the financial sector. The event took place on 19 and 20 September...
Deputy information minister Modestus Amutse says the Namibia Film Week is more than screening films, and goes beyond the scope of growth and empowerment. The Film Week, which started on 19 September 2024 is an initiative that speaks directly to the creative sector. Amutse said the flagship event hosted by the Namibia Film Commission continues...
International film director and content-creator Reggie Zaire says artists should reinvent themselves and find alternative ways of putting their music out there because videos are not as lucrative as they were 10 years ago. As he was engaging with Bertha Tobias on a podcast called The Spotlight recently, the creative said music videos are dead...
Prior to the 19th century, the rules of war were temporary and informal, changing with each battle. No international rules existed. In 1864, 12 nations signed the first Geneva Convention, which guaranteed neutrality to medical personnel who would be identified by the special emblem of a Red Cross on a white background. They protected civilians,...
Namibia is at a crucial turning point, faced with high youth unemployment, entrenched corruption and the need for sustainable development. It must unite the wisdom of experienced leaders with the innovation of its youth. This is not just about policy reform. It isabout creating a governance model that adapts to the needs of all its...
Iuze Mukube The City of Windhoek handed over four prepaid water taps to households in the Jerry Okandjo Location last Sunday. Mayor Queen Kamati, this initiative was in response to the vulnerable community’s ongoing struggle to get necessities and marks a significant step towards improving the quality of life for residents who have endured years...
The revised version of the book “Lüderitz: A Journey Through Time”, was recently launched by fisheries minister Derek Klazen. The book, which was first published in September 2017, takes the readers to the town’s heritage and architecture, over the years. Additionally, it depicts a futuristic view, and focuses on the Lüderitz of tomorrow. The limited...
The government welcomed 85 Batswana of Namibian descent who were repatriated to the country at the /Gam area in the Otjozondjupa region. After 10 years of deliberations, Cabinet directed that the relocation of the Batswana of Namibian descent be carried out jointly by the ministries of land reform, immigration, and international relations and cooperation. The...