The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has summoned 13 employers to appear before a review panel this week over non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. A media statement issued by the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations said that the hearings, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Windhoek, will be open to the public as...
Auleria Wakudumo The construction progress at the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre (VTC) hostel is advancing smoothly. Housing for vocational students has been a challenge in the country. The facilities are expected to improve accommodation for future intakes at the centre. Since its establishment, the Khorixas VTC has been steadily improving its infrastructure to meet increasing...
OHAKWEENYANGA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has joined other voices in paying tribute to former Namibian Defence Force chief, Solomon ‘Jesus’ Hawala, who died on Monday. She described Hawala as, “a dedicated freedom fighter who served in several positions of command, including second assistant commander to the army commander and deputy commander of the People’s Liberation...
OHAKWEENYANGA – Ex-police supremo Sebastian Ndeitunga has paid tribute to Solomon ‘Jesus’ Hawala, the now departed former Namibian Defence chief. Ndeitunga described Hawala as a “forgotten hero” whose sacrifices were pivotal to Namibia’s liberation. Hawala died on Monday, aged 89. Speaking to New Era on Tuesday, Ndeitunga recalled first meeting Hawala in 1975 before travelling...
ANTANANARIVO – SADC has called for bold action to reduce dependence on foreign aid and deepen regional integration, warning that unity and self-reliance are crucial to the bloc’s future prosperity. Speaking at the SADC Council of Ministers meeting yesterday in Antananarivo, Madagascar, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Mpedi Magosi said shrinking foreign aid and global uncertainties...
WALVIS BAY – The Independent Patriots for Change must take responsibility and address Walvis Bay’s mountain of challenges instead of blaming Swapo, resident Kobus van Schalkwyk said. Van Schalkwyk rejected accusations by the IPC suggesting their recent public engagement with Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa was politically motivated. His response comes after IPC issued a...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has emphasised that Africa continues to lag in development because it exports its wealth in the form of raw materials, while importing poverty. Speaking during a joint ministerial engagement held in Rundu on Friday, hosted by her ministry alongside the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, with...
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has commended Namport for heeding a call by the government and, through the Namport Social Investment Fund (NSIF), investing in the development and empowerment of Namibia’s youth across all 14 regions. During a gala dinner on Friday, Namport confirmed a contribution of N$5 million to the NSIF. Namibia’s eighth administration, under...
Lylie Joel Uakutura Kambaekua Swapo deputy secretary general (DSG) Uahekua Herunga has emphasised the need for unity within the ruling party ahead of November’s elections. He stressed the importance of solidarity in the face of upcoming challenges. Herunga’s call to action comes on the back of last year’s elections, which resulted in the ruling party...
Lahja Nashuuta The information ministry has initiated a process that will ultimately result in the appointment of the information commissioner and their deputy. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has made a call through an advert to non-governmental organisations within Namibia’s media sector to nominate qualified individuals for appointment to the selection committee...