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Demarcation Commission Rejects Proposals for New Regions … ten new constituencies proposed
By: Dolly Menas The Demarcation and Delimitation Commission has recommended adjustments to regional and constituency boundaries instead of establishing new ones. The Chairperson of the Commission, Petrus Unenegu, said they rejected various proposals to establish new regions because they were mindful of the risks associated with tribal and ethnic segregation. Such divisions could […]
Sakaria Shikudule Combined School Rises to 10th Nationally in NSSCO Results
By: Loise Shiimi Sakaria Shikudule Combined School in the Ongha Circuit of the Ohangwena Region has made a remarkable leap in academic performance, climbing from 45th place in 2023 to 10th place nationally in the 2024 NSSCO examination rankings. The school, which offers education from pre-primary to Grade 11, enrolled 1,032 learners last […]
Labour Ministry Ignored Wage Commission Recommendations – Employers
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) has expressed disappointment after the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation rejected its request for a phased implementation of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). NEF President Elias Shikongo stated that the Ministry’s decision disregards the recommendations of the Wage Commission, which had proposed […]
Farmers Allowed to Extract 80% Water From Hardap Dam
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Southern farmers can now draw water for irrigation from the Hardap Dam following a government decision last week, enabled by an improvement in the dam’s water levels. The resumption comes after nearly three months (two months and 19 days) of no irrigation activities, which had put significant pressure on the […]
Security Sector’s Minimum Wage to Increase to N$18 per Hour by 2027
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Security Labour Forum (NSLF) has announced a phased implementation of a national minimum wage for the security industry, aimed at improving the livelihoods of security personnel while addressing challenges faced by employers. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting, NSLF representative Onesmus Anapo revealed that the hourly minimum wage will […]
Fugitive Exploits Loopholes in Namibia’s Legal System
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday on charges of including possession of controlled wildlife products, exporting without a permit, conspiracy to commit a crime, among other offenses. The two, Hou Xuecheng (47) and Xianming Zhang (44). The two are also charged with violations of […]
Namibia’s Trade Deficit Improves by N$2.2 Billion
By: Staff writer Namibia’s trade deficit improved by N$2.2 billion between October and November last year despite the country’s import bill rising to N$17.7 billion in November. While Namibia recorded a N$5.5 trade deficit in November after exporting goods and services worth N$12.2 billion and incurring an import bill of N$17.7 billion, this […]
Namibia Bans Import of German Meat Products Following FMD Outbreak
By: Staff Writer Namibia has banned the import of fresh and frozen meat and meat products from cloven-hoofed animals from Germany following a confirmed report of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the European country effective immediately. The ban also includes unpasteurised milk and milk-derived products, live cloven-hoofed animals, untreated hides, skins, hairs […]
2024 Results Reflect a 5.2% Performance Improvement
By: Annakleta Haikera The 2024 Namibia Senior Secondary Certification Ordinary (NSSCO) Level results have shown a significant improvement, with an overall performance increase of 5.2% compared to 2023. This announcement was made by the Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka on Tuesday in Windhoek, Khomas Region. According to Nghipondoka, 89% of all […]
Green Hydrogen Could Pull N$400 Billion In European Investments
By: Andrew Kathindi Namibia’s partnership with the European Union (EU) could mobilise N$400 billion in European private investments for the country’s green hydrogen sector. This would be more than double the country’s GDP and could enable Namibia’s aspirations for green industrialisation. EU Delegation’s Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, made these remarks during […]