All employers, regardless of sector and employing 10 and more people, are considered relevant employers, the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has stated.
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Still no bail for police reservist
Former police reservist Sakaria Kuutondokwa Kokule failed in his latest attempt to be released on bail after more than three years in pre-trial custody on a bribery charge.
Vocational training a solution to industrialisation
As Namibia continues to import products, such as food, fuel, machinery as well as chemicals, a local expert believes vocational training opens doors to local industrialisation.
Musk offers legal aid for users over X posts
Elon Musk on Saturday said his social media company X would provide monetary legal aid to users who face blowback from their bosses over posts on the platform.
Ethiopian graduates professionals from seven African countries
Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation centre in Africa, this weekend graduated over 1 550 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial and hotel operations.
Fed official: More rate hikes ‘likely’ needed
A US central bank official said Saturday that more interest rate hikes “will likely be needed” to bring inflation down further, shortly after policymakers lifted rates to the highest level since 2001.
Farmers Meat Market officially re-opened
The resumption of operations at the Farmers Meat Market in October 2022 was officially marked on 3 August 2023, when the abattoir hosted an event to formally re-open.
Tokyo eyes Namibian exploration to counter China …plans supply chain for Africa’s EV battery minerals
The Japanese government plans working with three African nations, including Namibia, to develop supply chains for cobalt and other minerals critical in making batteries for electric vehicles.
Finding purpose through fitness
By the time you read this, radio personality Laimi Elago will be somewhere up the 5 895-metre high Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Ongombe donates to Okamatapati school
THE Ongombe Farmers’ Association recently donated N$25 000 to the Okamatapati Combined School in the Otjozondjupa region as their contribution to the education of the Namibian child.









