Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel has suspended the Voluntary Separation (VS) scheme at Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter.

The decision followed hours of negotiations that failed to produce a consensus between the company’s management and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN).

Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Fillemon Immanuel visited the Sinomine Mine in Tsumeb today amid growing concerns over a voluntary retrenchment process currently underway.

The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has called for a transformative approach to public service.

He emphasized that all actions within the public sector must prioritize service to citizens and challenge the status quo.

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab says Namibia's commitment to human rights is anchored on the principles of the rule of law, justice, and human dignity.

Dausab shared this at the 6th Annual Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Summit underway in Windhoek.

The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, says the rising number of accusations of child rape reported to the police involving family members is disturbing.

The long-awaited implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Witness Protection Act will come into effect during this financial year.

This was revealed by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab when she motivated her ministry's budget of close to N$600 million in the National Assembly.