Workers unions and employers federations have called for the dissolution of the Namibia Training Authority’s board, saying it was constituted in a flawed and illegal manner.
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Gender equality ministry spends N$3.4b on grants
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare has spent a total of N$3.4 billion on old age, disability, orphans and vulnerable children grants during the 2023/2024 financial year.
Sheya wants modern, decentralised police service
Kunene governor Marius Sheya has called for concerted efforts to modernise and decentralise police services to better serve the public and reduce bureaucracy.
Civil servants’ wage bill remains stubbornly high
The remuneration of civil servants has consumed the government's N$2.8 billion during the last financial year, despite criticism of service delivery.
Poverty enables TB in Namibia
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has said tuberculosis thrives in conditions of poverty, disproportionately affecting marginalised and vulnerable populations.
City declares brown water safe
The City of Windhoek has confirmed the change in tap water to a brown shade in some areas of the capital, saying it is safe for consumption, and is a result of the utilisation of boreholes to supplement supply.
New curriculum ill-planned – MP
Swapo member of parliament in the National Council John Likando has observed there was little preparation to ensure appropriate and relevant human resources were in place to implement the changes to the curriculum.
PG shoots down Esau application
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa is opposing an application by disgraced former fisheries minister Bernhard Esau to have his legal fees paid from his restraint assets.
Mother arrested for allegedly raping son
A 37-year-old woman was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping her nine-year-old son at Ongenga village in the Okaku constituency of the Oshana region.
NSC, ex-employee in contract tussle… Hamalua unimpressed by termination
The Namibia Sports Commission last week battled it out in Windhoek High Court with its former head of finance and administration over its decision not to extend the ex-employee’s contract for another five years.