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The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) and Gezhouba Mining Services (Pty) Ltd concluded a three-year wage agreement.The parties agreed to a wage increase of between 6% for the employees in the grades C-1/C2 and 7% for the job grades A-3/B2 respectively until December 2026.The parties also agreed to a 30-minute payable shift allowance for all employees in the bargaining unit.Amongst the other benefits agreed to between the parties, is the continuous training and skills development of employees in the bargaining unit. Report: Niël Terblanché

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has published its financial statement for the year ending in February 2023 in a daily newspaper.This comes a day after the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) decided to deregister the party for failing to file its financial statement and have it published in one of the local newspapers.NEFF deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu in his statement released yesterday, said the party was in the process of publishing its statement last week.ECN has since come under fire for the decision and the NEFF through its lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has given ECN until 27 June to withdraw…

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has directed the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) party to return the party's registration certificate.The ECN’s chief electoral and referenda officer, Peter Shaama, in a letter on Monday evening, notified the NEFF that it failed to file the necessary financial statements.As a result, it has been deregistered and its registration certificate cancelled. Report: Martin Endjala

The Ministry of Mines and Energy through its geological survey department, has reported an earthquake on Sunday 18 km south of Kalkfeld.This was announced today by the ministry's deputy executive director, Gloria Simubali.According to her statement, the earthquake was recorded at 16h31 local time.It was recorded by four seismic stations namely, Karibib, Windhoek, Kamanjab and Tsumeb.The earthquake registered a local magnitude of 3.2 at a latitude of 21.056 degrees south and a longitude of 16.199 degrees east.The earthquake was recorded at a shallow depth of less than ten kilometres."At this magnitude, the event can be felt, but is not expected…

Kadhila Amoomo legal practitioners announced their intention to argue the case for polygamy in Namibia. The law firm made this announcement on their social media pages on Saturday, stating, “We are now going to argue the case for polygamy in Namibia. If you are interested in polygamy, please inbox your details to Kadhila Amoomo Lawyers and written permission from your current wife.”Reporter: Hertta-Maria Amutenja

In a landmark ruling delivered on Friday, a full panel of Namibian High Court Judges declared the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" unconstitutional and invalid.The conclusion was reached by High Court justices Nate Ndauendapo, Shafimana Ueitele, and Claudia Claasen.The ruling followed an application by Friedel Dausab, a gay Namibian man, who sought to have the criminalisation of male anal sex and "unnatural sexual offences" declared unconstitutional.Reporter: Hertta-Maria Amutenja

Freelance journalist Frans Koolike has announced that he will be running for the upcoming Presidential elections as an independent candidate.Koolike who is also a leadership consultant joins the race along the likes of Job Amupanda and Ally Angula.

The minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, is expected to appoint environmental officers on Friday at the ministry's headquarters in Windhoek.This is in accordance with the Environmental Management Act (EMA), Act no. 7 of 2007, which promotes the sustainable management of the environment and the use of natural resources.“Given the growing number of environmental crimes regulated under Section 27 of the EMA and the limited staff complement of the Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DEA), the is activating Section 18 of EMA which gives the minister powers to appoint Environmental Officers as he or she considers necessary to carry…

Shakwa Nyambe Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, has been appointed as the President-Elect of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) for the period of 2024 -2025.His appointment was confirmed at the AIEN Board of Directors meeting held on the 10th of June 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This will pave the way for him to become the Substantive President of the AIEN for the period 2025-2026.Nyambe said his appointment acknowledges his exceptional leadership and extensive expertise within the global energy sector, and his contributions to educational and networking programs as well as the development of model contracts for the energy…

Jandre Dippenaar has been found guilty on six charges of murder in the Swakopmund Regonal Court. Magistrate Gaynor Paulton also found Dippenaar guilty on the charge of reckless and negligent driving as well as on a charge of operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license. The charges stem from a horrific car crash that occurred near Henties Bay at the end of 2014. The crash claimed the lives of six people. The convicted person and Antonia Joschko were the only survivors.