Namib Mills – Windhoek Observer

29 Sep

Top Score instant porridge removed from shelves following the death of three children

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namib Mills has temporarily withdrawn all Top Score Instant Porridge from the market following the deaths of three children in Mdantsane township, Buffalo City, South Africa. The children, aged 4, 18 months and 17 months, passed away on Sunday, with two of them from the same household. NamibMills’ senior brand manager, Marné Bouwer, expressed deep regret following the incident. “We are deeply saddened by the reports circulating that three children have passed away. There is currently no evidence linking our product to this incident, but we are taking the matter very seriously,” she said. Bouwer said the company…

Namib Mills locks out NEFF

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Obrein Simasiku Namib Mills had a rude awakening today, as it became the latest target of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) which appeared at its doorsteps unannounced demanding to engage the management who had a low key presence in their offices. The delegation led by NEFF's Commissar for Economic Development, Michael Amushelelo, sought to have a discussion with Namib Mills' management relating to employee's wellness, remuneration and unfair labour practices. This however, did not go as planned as the group was not allowed inside the premises. In return, after losing hope of a productive dialogue, Amushelelo blocked the main…

Namib Mills, Agra in racism storm

ObserverUncategorisedAgra, Employment Equity Commission, Namib Mills, Otniel Podewiltz, racism storm

Rose-Mary Haufiku Namib Mills and Agra have been caught in a racism storm, amid allegations that the companies are practicing racial discrimination in recruitment, appointments, promotions and how they deal with work place issues concerning people of colour. In the case of Agra, documents from the Employment Equity Commission, which is tasked with addressing issues of transformation in organisations and in possession of the Windhoek Observer, show that the company has only appointed two persons of colour to senior and middle management positions since 2016, compared to 31 racially advantaged individuals. “The Commission wishes to use this opportunity to once…