This country’s perplexing and unequal labour situation has again been thrust into the limelight this week with roughly 100 000 civil servants voting on whether to go on strike after negotiations for better pay failed, while the City of Windhoek’s astronomical wage bill has come under scrutiny again.
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
Know your civil servant – The mother of all professions
Being in the noble profession of teaching is far from an eight to five grind – just for the money.
Youth instrumental in reviving tourism
African and global tourism leaders deliberated on youth entrepreneurship and empowerment within the tourism sphere during a summit in Windhoek this week.
Kasingo hails introduction of victim-friendly court
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Loide Kasingo has commended the Ministry of Justice for inaugurating a victim-friendly court, noting that such a gesture would go a long way in strengthening the implementation of the existing legal frameworks to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV).
Ogongo campus breathes life into laboratory
In an effort to keep up with international trends and ensure local producers have access to world-class plant material, the University of Namibia Ogongo campus has revived its tissue culture laboratory – one of the few in the country.
Naturopathy, nature’s way
Natural medicine should be seen as a primary healthcare service people should first opt for before they use different types of treatment modalities to heal them.
JBentley beats fitness drum
It is generally believed regular exercise helps keep your mind clear, essential for creating music and performing it well. Almost any form of movement can help with this pursuit.
Opinion – Pain and depression: Menstruation effects
“It must be nice to be God’s favourite” is a statement that I will often hear when ‘it’s that time of the month’. Unlike many of my friends and over 70% of women who experience Dysmenorrhea globally, I don’t have painful periods.
Omaheke hospitals, clinics upgraded…fills vacant health positions
Omaheke has upgraded its hospitals and clinics to support planned and routine care to ensure all patients are safe and receive professional treatment.
Good nutrition for health
Despite the importance of nutrition, many people find it difficult to maintain healthy eating habits because, let’s face it, life is expensive.









