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The Hartlief Group and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) recently signed a one year substantive agreement, effective on 1 July 2022.

The mines and energy ministry has stated it is quite concerned about the local fuel wholesale and retail markets, which it noted to be highly saturated with licences. This state of affairs, a ministry spokesman said, has created problems that ultimately contribute to high fuel prices in the country. 

Evidence from research that was carried out early this year on the implementation of inclusive education practices in grades 8 and 9 classes in the Kalahari circuit of the //Kharas region indicated that inclusive education in Namibia is still far from achieving its goal of providing all children with quality education, regardless of their diverse needs. 

It is a common and familiar topic to most every Namibian. However, is a worrisome concern to the Namibian parents.

A programme offering quality early childcare learning content to parents and caregivers through a variety of digital and non-digital channels, in local languages, was launched with much fanfare last week.

Nobody chooses the destiny of war, but when faced with no choice but to fight for freedom, a true soldier never flees from conflict.

Swapo’s Windhoek municipal councillors who ignored party directives not to participate in a vote of no confidence in the management committee (MC) or partake in any form of coalition, are off the hook. 

TransNamib has called the Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union (Natau) back to the negotiation table, hoping to bring an end to the strike that threatens to bring the embattled railway carrier to its knees.

The government should consider repossessing farms from unproductive land reform beneficiaries and redistribute them to land-starved agriculture graduates to boost food security and bolster the economy. 

Opening the 20th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday, Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, on behalf of President Hage Geingob, urged the organisers of the trade fair to work closely with government ministries and all relevant stakeholders to promote the OATF and attract more international exhibitors, especially those from whom valuable knowledge is gained on enhancing economic performance.