Landless People’s Movement leader and chief change campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi has suggested that Namibia puts more emphasis on developing human resources than only focusing on infrastructure development, as human development can help citizens drive economic development.
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Fishermen demand return to sea
Hundreds of out-of-work fishermen, who are fed-up with the perceived lack of progress on their years-long fight to be given work, came to Windhoek yesterday for a peaceful demonstration and to demand their return to the sea.
Fishrot accused fail to stop general populace move
The Fishrot accused who are not former Cabinet members have lost their attempt to stop prison officials from relocating them to the Windhoek Correctional Service’s general population of the trial- awaiting section.
Chinese accused claims assault in custody
One of the Chinese citizens currently still in custody over the cryptocurrency scam that involved about 80 Namibian students, was allegedly assaulted on Thursday night in the cells at the Windhoek police station.
Oshakati hospital to get dialysis unit
In the quest to deliver high-quality dialysis care to patients, the Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of completing a 12 -chair dialysis unit at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.
Collaboration key in addressing Erongo farmers’ challenges
Farmers in the Erongo region, including commercial, communal and resettled farmers, met Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Omaruru last week to discuss ongoing challenges.
MTC now fully-ISO certified …first in SADC to attain six ISO standards at the same time
MTC Namibia recently celebrated its ISO certification status, received from Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), a recognised ISO Certification Body.
Measles outbreak confirmed in Omaruru
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reported a measles outbreak in the Omaruru district of the Erongo region.
Minimum wage crucial for level playing field – CIF
The collective agreement signed between the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) on 3 October 2023, which determines the minimum wage payable and the employment conditions in the construction sector, has now been published in the Government Gazette of 6 June 2024.
Desert Jewels ready for Samoa… as Pacific Netball Series kick off
Namibia’s Debmarine Desert Jewels are set to face Samoa at 17h00 today as the 2024 Pacific Netball Series begins in Brisbane, Australia.









