The international conference on safety of fishing vessels, 1977, adopted resolution 8 inviting the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to extend its consideration of the problem of training and certification of crews of fishing vessels, as defined in the Torremolinos convention, in co-operation with International labour organisation (ILO) and food and agriculture organisation (FAO).
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Opinion – The fate of the grade 11 school enders
It becomes difficult to understand let alone believe that after 30 years of independence, Namibia is still drowning in the throes of educational mayhem.
Opinion – Land pre-allocation as city’s unchartered territories
Rui Antonio Tyitende was born and grew up in Lüderitz. He came to Windhoek for studies and eventually secured a job in the city.
Opinion – I am proud of my mother language
On Sunday, 21 February, the world celebrates the 2021 International Mother Language Day under the umbrella of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Opinion – On lockdowns, curfews, alcohol and the untouchable trio
Some few years ago, I wrote a piece, titled: ‘We seem to know what we don’t know’.
Ignorance of financial education equals a debt-ridden society
It is very sad to see how people are struggling financially in a helpless manner.
Performance management is the breeding ground for leadership
The voices of convicted hearts and prepared leaders and managers resound and echo the significance of performance management.
Editorial – Tossing around a hot potato
Since 1990, the government has availed over N$8 billion in bailout funds to Air Namibia, notwithstanding the fact that the national airline has not made any profit.
On the spot – UK eyes opportunities in Africa after Brexit
In this interview with New Era’s Kuzeeko Tjitemisa, Britain’s High Commission Chargé d’Affaires Charlotte Fenton reflects on bilateral relations with Namibia, the impact of Brexit and how the two countries are positioning themselves to strengthen diplomatic ties.
‘Our savings are depleted’ … Omuthiya kapana vendors bemoan loss of income
OMUTHIYA – Kapana traders at Omuthiya say they have been hard hit by the government’s decision to restrict animal movement and slaughtering in January due to the prevailing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
