Civil servants have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike on a date to be announced after all procedures had been finalised between the government and bargaining unions. However, the unions have called on all civil servants to report for duty until the parties officially announce the date of the industrial action.
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
Massive turnout in civil servants strike vote
The economic hardships fueled by the skyrocketing food, fuel and housing prices remain the loudest cries from civil servants, who yesterday turned up in large numbers to vote countrywide on whether to strike.
Solar revolving fund shines bright
More Namibians have gained access to renewable energy in rural areas where darkness is slowly becoming a thing of the past.
Namibia to implement universal health coverage
Universal health coverage remains a distant dream for many.
Schools close, teachers vote to strike
Learners have scored an unexpected long weekend as 100 000 civil servants, including teachers, will cast their votes in favour or against the looming national strike.
Multi-sectoral collaboration needed for UHC
Government has said universal health coverage will not be possible without multi-sectoral collaboration.
Abortion public hearings to resume in August
The parliamentary standing committee on gender equality will resume with public hearings on the legalisation of abortion in Namibia in various communities.
Maize meal smuggling booms in Zambezi
Residents in Zambezi have opted to buy smuggled maize meal from Zambia entering via non-designated border points because it is cheaper than locally produced maize.
Munshini okaya nama uka yahiwa mwaKatima
Muzamaisi yomuhulu walikolo la njimo Ndiyakupi Nghihituwamata, ulemusize kuli likolo likayaha munshini omutuna wakubakanyisa nama, wamasheleñi alikana bolule bashumi amalalu ka baketalizoho (N$35 million) mwa Katima Mulilo.
NDF hakisimbule samisebezi
Kasamulaho asililo sa sicaba hala babanca baba sabeleki kuamana ni litaelo za sisole sanaha (NDF) hala makete, zibo, ni nikauhelo yalilimo kubaba kenywa misebezi, likolo neli ikalabezi Labulalu, kakubulela kuli sisole hasiswaneli kuboniwa kuli kisimbule samisebezi.