The Namibia Statistics Agency will be releasing economic statistics and hosting an economic statistics stakeholders’ workshop in Keetmanshoop this week.
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Kraatz and union agree on 6.5% salary increase
Kraatz (Pty) Ltd and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) last week signed a one-year substantive agreement. The signing of the agreement means 35 bargaining unit employees at Kraatz will receive a 6.5% increase on their basic salary, effective 1 July 2022. Kraatz is a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group.
ECB hosts African electricity regulator peer review
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) recently hosted four African electricity regulator CEOs for a Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN). The ECB was represented by the acting chief executive officer, Rachel Boois. The first peer review was held from 9 to 14 May 2022 in Uganda, and Namibia’s ECB hosted the second review from 19 to 24 September 2022.
Opinion – Cybercrimes investigation: A conundrum faced by police
With the evolving of new technological appliances, most if not everything may become prone to cyber-attacks. Mabrouk (2020) stated that cybercrimes started in the 1820s, if it is believed the computer existed since 3500 BC in India, China and Japan.
Opinion – Writing against blindness … the role of literature in shaping our lives
As Achebe once remarked, “A fly that has no one to advise follows the corpse into the grave”, and as a contemporary society, we certainly also need not to be that fly.
Otjimuhaka villagers now safe from crocodiles
Residents of Otjimuhaka village in the Kunene region will no longer fall prey to crocodiles after Ondjongo Fishing and Product company installed a water pump cylinder in the river to enable the community to access water without having to step into the river.
Fishrot recusal decision on ice
Trevor Brockerhoff, the lawyer of Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo, last week informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that they to date have not received feedback on their petition to appeal his decision not to recuse himself from the trial for perceived bias.
Governor, farmers urge increased border patrols
The Liselo Kamenga anti-stock theft association held a meeting with stakeholders in Katima Mulilo last week to air their concerns over the escalating stock theft in the region.
Veterans fight way back… vow to defend Swapo from ‘evil forces’
Former People’s Liberation Army of Namibia combatants at the weekend vowed to defend Swapo from “evil forces”, while they have set sights on restoring the ruling party to its former glory.
Walvis offers to write off debt
The Walvis Bay municipal council will finally write off millions in outstanding debt for pensioners, while ordinary residents and businesses at the harbour town will also have some of their interest waived.