“Namibia should take all necessary measures to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons from threats and any form of violence”, the United Nations Committee against Torture recommended to Namibia in 2016.
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Know your civil servant – Govt serious about job security
In 2017, then minister of labour Erkki Nghimtina strongly criticised one of the multi-national retailers in Namibia for having exploitative tactics that undermined the job security of their over 4 300 workers.
On the spot – Sanet Steenkamp: Doing more with less
The Namibian education system continues to face many challenges, including a lack of material, infrastructure and qualified teachers.
Man stabbed to death by friend
It is reported that the suspect and deceased were arguing over the deceased›s dogs.
Copper wire theft worries police
With copper prices on the rise, theft of the metal is disrupting business in the communications sector as the police look to crack down on the culprits.
Keetmans to improve PPPs, living conditions
The municipality of Keetmanshoop is in the process of aggressively inviting private and public entities to stimulate its local economic development strategies towards the betterment of its residents. This is done through Poblic Private Partnership (PPPs).
Northern farmers desperate for rain
More rain is expected in the northern parts of the country in the coming days, the Namibia Meteorological Services forecast said this week.
Covid curve flattens …false sense of security chokes vaccine programme
Namibia has witnessed a substantial decrease in fresh Covid-19 infections and deaths, as the country marks two years of battling the virulent pandemic.
DNA delays could scupper Wasserfall case
The delay of DNA results in the Shannon Wasserfall murder case could result in the provisional withdrawal of charges against accused Azaan Madisia and Junior Mulundu.
Uaandja: N$94 billion investments in pipeline
Namibia has secured about N$94 billion worth of investment opportunities with the potential to create 122 000 jobs, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Nangula Uaandja said yesterday.








