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MUN and Whale Rock Cement Reach 6% Wage Agreement
By:Justicia Shipena WHALE Rock Cement workers will receive a wage and related benefits boost following recent successful negotiations between their employer and the Mineworkers Union. As part of this groundbreaking agreement, every union member employed at Whale Rock Cement will enjoy a 6% wage increase. The agreement announced yesterday includes a substantial rise in housing […]
City Approves 1,450 Building Plans in 2023 Worth N$1,04 Billion
Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has given the green light to 1,450 building plans in 2023, with a combined value of N$1.04 billion. This represents a 23.8% decrease in the number of approvals compared to the same period in the previous year and a 26.8% reduction in their overall value, as reported by economists […]
Pay Raise for Construction Workers: N$18.72 Minimum Wage Announced
By: Justicia Shipena IN a significant development, Namibia’s construction industry is set to witness an increase in the minimum wage, with a new rate of N$18.72 coming into effect. This change stems from an agreement reached between the Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) to improve the earnings […]
Workers Urge Government To Manage Ranch With Over 12 000 Cattle
By: Annakleta Haikera WORKERS at the state-owned Kavango Cattle Ranch at Mangetti in the Kavango West region have called on the government to take charge of managing the farm claiming it could collapses under the current management. The farm in question is currently managed under the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) and has approximately 38 […]
Namibia still struggling to root out illegal Fishing … vessels go hide in Angolan waters
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus MINISTER of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen has confirmed that incidences of illegal and unregulated fishing activities are still active in Namibia waters with the latest recorded in April this year. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities are considered one of the greatest threats to marine ecosystems due to their […]
Meatco Addresses Issues Delaying the Clearing of Beef Consignments
By: Justicia Shipena and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus THE Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) says it has addressed challenges it encountered with clearing beef consignments to consumers, an issue which resulted in further delays in payment to producers. These challenges, Meatco aid was due to changes experienced in “critical logistical documentation and procedures”. “Meatco experienced delays in […]
Namdeb to Purchase Six Additional E-Buses
By: Staff Writter NAMDEB is considering the procurement of six more battery-electric buses (E-buses) over the next two years, following the introduction of Namibia’s inaugural E-bus. The company recently announced the arrival of Namibia’s very first E-bus, signifying its commitment to reducing overall diesel and electricity consumption. This initiative aligns with Namibia’s broader environmental efforts […]
Geingob Wants African States to Unite and Create an Integrated Energy Market
By: Justicia Shipena PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has urged African countries to work together more to create a unified energy market. According to Geingob, a healthy and strong energy mix is necessary to grow African economies and fulfil the needs of people. Geingob, while speaking at the ongoing African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, […]
TVET Student Must Fix Government Vehicles
By: Hertha Ekandjo OMAHEKE regional governor, Pijoo Nganete says the government should recruit Vocational Training Education graduates at all its government garage workshops to improve service delivery. Nganate also urged the central government to fully decentralise the government garage with all its components to ensure that vehicles are serviced on time. Last year, Works Minister […]
Recon Namibia Delivers 10 Boreholes to the Kavango Regions
By: Annakleta Haikera RECON Namibia on Saturday handed over ten community boreholes to the Kavango East and West regions. Five boreholes were allocated to villages in Kavango West: Sondorokeni, Runone, Mankete, Kapembe, and Kapenene. The remaining five boreholes went to Kavango East, benefiting the villages of Siguruguru, Tjeye, Kayova, Rundjarara, and Kangongo. Recon Africa’s President […]