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Niël Terblanché In a proactive step towards economic development, the Swakopmund Municipality has launched a campaign focused on increasing employment opportunities, particularly for the youth and other vulnerable groups. Mayor Dina Namubes recently made courtesy visits to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and the Langer Heinrich offices in Swakopmund to foster job creation in the town. These visits highlighted a significant barrier: many vulnerable individuals lack access to smartphones or other devices, limiting their ability to use job portals and other technology-dependent platforms. Addressing this, Namubes stressed the need to diversify awareness channels, including the use of public…

Niël Terblanché The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) Rössing Branch Executive Committee (BEC) has successfully negotiated a three-year wage agreement with Rössing Uranium, securing salary increments for workers for the next three years. This agreement, effective from 18 January, applies to employees belonging to the bargaining unit in Grades 1 to 11 and those in the L Band. After successful negotiations earlier in January, it was agreed that employees in Grades 1 to 11 will receive a six percent increase in 2024, followed by another six percent in 2025, and seven percent in 2026. Employees in the L Band…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A major in the Namibian Defence Force Ndahafa Ipinge, claims that she was physically assaulted by four male police officers while she was 13 weeks pregnant. The ncident, which occurred in June 2022, in Goreangab, has led to a legal battle unfolding in the Windhoek High Court. Ipinge is citing the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, and the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force. According to the particulars of claim documents, the assault took place when Ipinge arrived home to find a crowd gathered, claiming a cell phone had been stolen. The situation escalated…

Martin Endjala The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has expressed grave concerns regarding the theft of drought relief food items intended for the drought relief program. These items were stolen from a warehouse located at the Oshikango storage facility in the Ohangwena region. The confirmation of this theft came yesterday from the OPM's Chief Public Relations Officer, Rhingo Mutambo, who reported that a case (Case No. CR 34.01.2024) has been formally registered with the Namibian Police. Mutambo further disclosed that those responsible for the theft have been apprehended by the Namibian Police, and comprehensive investigations are currently underway. Mutambo…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has responded emphatically to the call from Hochland High School, unleashing a wave of support that promises to shape the future of aspiring scientists in Namibia. In a formal ceremony this week, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, and Chairperson of NIP's Corporate Social Investment Committee Niita Evaristus, officiated the handover of a remarkable donation aimed at revolutionizing the learning experience at Hochland High School. Responding to the urgent plea from Hochland High School, NIP has allocated resources for the enhancement of science education. The donation includes 200 Advance Scientific Calculators (Casio fx-991Plus),…

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Air Force continued its tradition of hosting the beginning-of-the-year parade, creating a space for members to come together to reflect on past experiences and embrace the prospects of the upcoming year. Air Vice Marshal Theofilus Shaende, the Commander of the Namibian Air Force extended a warm welcome to members returning from the festive season and wished them a prosperous year ahead. The ceremony took place at the end of last week at the Namibian Air Force’s main base in Karibib. During his address to the parade, the Air Force Commander outlined the roadmap for activities, incorporating…

Stefanus Nashama A determined group of unemployed residents hailing from the Tobias Hainyeko and other nearby constituencies embarked on a protest march yesterday, fervently calling upon the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare to deliver on the promises made back in 2021. This demonstration follows allegations that the Ministry, in 2021, registered numerous individuals in the Khomas region for social grants, pledging to provide them with a one-time payment of N$1,800 along with monthly disbursements of N$600. As per the group's understanding, these social grants were to be distributed for three consecutive years from the year of…