The Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) has called for a sectoral minimum wage in the fishing industry, saying workers are earning low wages while companies make huge profits. Nafau held a meeting on Sunday in Lüderitz with fishing workers from different companies to discuss the proposed minimum wage for the sector. The union...
An employee of Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has been arrested in connection with the diamond robbery that took place at the company’s offices last year. The latest arrest brings the total number of Namdia’s employees arrested in the case to four. The diamond company announced yesterday that the staff member was arrested in relation to...
The Bank of Namibia has released its latest Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report for December, providing a clear picture of how much Namibians pay to use basic banking services. The report looks at fees charged on the Basic Bank Account (BBA), which is mainly used by low-income earners, pensioners and those who want affordable...
Predestined Girls a community initiative supports young girls from low-income backgrounds with sanitary pads and basic hygiene products. The project also encourages and empowers girls to believe in themselves and stay in school. The founder, Helena Shigwedha said the initiative started in 2021. It first began in Omaruru, where a small group of girls received...
Johannes Shiwombolo started making cleaning detergents at his home in Okuryangava, he had no factory, no shop shelves and no big money behind him. What he had were buckets, raw chemicals, and a dream that refused to die. Today, that small home operation has grown into a manufacturing business that employs four people and puts...
At a time when many young people are struggling to find work, Miti Muchaka an entrepreneur is creating jobs through determination, discipline, and self-belief. Muchaka, a young businessman from Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, is the founder and director of Kong Investment CC, a company he started in August 2022. Today, the business operates...
Namibia took centre stage in the global push for clean energy, as world leaders met in Abu Dhabi to discuss how renewable power can drive shared prosperity and fight climate change. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on Saturday launched the Pre-Assembly Day of its 16th Assembly under the theme “Powering Humanity: Renewable Energy for...
When Rakkel Hamalwa talks about her business, she smiles easily and speaks proudly about her small business. For her, Journals by R is not just about paper and pages. It is about helping people feel less overwhelmed and more in control of their lives. Hamalwa is a qualified secondary school teacher with a bachelor’s degree...
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy yesterday launched Mission 300: Namibia Compact, with support from the African Development Bank and the World Bank. The mission aims to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. It will use partnerships with the private sector, energy reforms, and more than US$50 billion in pledged funding. The...
Award-winning artist Monika Pinias, popularly known as TopCheri, has released her latest and final album, titled ‘I Am Monika’, marking the beginning of a musical scaling back. The musician said the project is deeply personal and reflects a season of growth, reflection, and real-life experiences. TopCheri opened her heart to fans, saying, “Please receive my...