As the world commemorated Workers’ Day on Wednesday, labour experts agree that Namibia’s wait-and-see approach, hoping for a panacea for the country’s unemployment woes, the lack of data to make effective decisions and a laissez-faires approach to finding solutions are to blame for the precarious state of unemployment in the country.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
N$267m injection for Kunene’s health
Out of the N$10.9 billion of the health ministry’s budget, a total of N$267.5 million has been allocated to the Kunene region.
Namibia renews press freedom pledge
President Nangolo Mbumba has reassured that the government will continue to uphold and promote press freedom as a responsible and indispensable part of the country’s governance architecture.
Personality of the week – I believe in hard work and discipline
Kevian Alcock, a 17-year-old budding netball player, is basking in the glory of Khomas region’s triumphant victory in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup netball tournament for three consecutive years.
Living with unknown rare disease
Patricia de Klerk (40) suffers from burnt-out Takayasu’s arteritis, a systemic inflammatory condition characterised by damage to the large and medium arteries and their branches.
Using the value of diamonds for upliftment
TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating internationally among other leading diamond companies.
Namibia credited for South Africa’s freedom
South African High Commissioner to Namibia Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso says Namibia played a critical role in the freedom and democracy of her nation.
/Ae //Gams Festival amplifying oneness
While celebrating the city’s rich cultural diversity and artistic talent, the annual /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival also brings together young and old to partake in a plethora of entertainment activities, witness cultural performances, and down various local and international cuisines.
Elevating the standard mixology in Namibia
Mixology: The art and study of preparing, inventing and serving mixed drinks into cocktails; the in-depth study of the craft of mixing drinks. The art dates back to 1948.
Primary healthcare a top priority – Shangula
For Namibia to realise the Universal Health Coverage dream, it must continue prioritising investment in primary healthcare (PHC), which serves as the foundation of a comprehensive and responsive health system.