Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )

A potentially devastating strike by civil servants was averted after government and unions representing workers reached a compromise agreement, which Cabinet secretary George Simataa pronounced as “peace over money”. 

Affirmative Repositioning leader and land activist Job Amupanda has withdrawn from the Financial Institutions and Market Act technical committee, saying his appointing authority, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi has been under duress since his decision to include him.  

Even if employees at the cash-strapped TransNamib down tools, the industrial action will change nothing, CEO Johny Smith said on Tuesday while also warning workers of the consequences of a strike on their pockets.

The Swapo Party Youth League will conclude its regional conferences this weekend, which will determine, among others delegates to the wing’s congress, which is slated for 17 August. 

Swapo has not veered off its original mission, but instead continuously adapts to contemporary realities to remain at the forefront of fighting for social justice and economic emancipation for all. 

A scheme orchestrated by Katutura Central constituency councillor Vezemba Rodman Katjaimo for Namibians to attend the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England is on the brink of collapse and could see about 198 sports fanatics lose close to N$12.9 million. The games kicked off yesterday. 

George Mayumbelo, who steered the recruitment process of Windhoek CEO last year, allegedly scored Conrad Lutombi, an alleged ally of his, 100% from the 16 questions posed to candidates, a rare feat, according to human resources experts.

With less than three-and-a-half years remaining on their term, the municipal council of the cash-strapped Windhoek municipality has set its sights on delivering 15 000 residential plots during their tenure. 

Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas finds herself between a rock and a hard place. 

The Windhoek municipality is in a financial quagmire, which, if not arrested could collapse the city and residents will pay the ultimate price. Generous salaries and perks have made the city technically bankrupt.