Government to improve conditions for uniformed workers

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Swanu MP Evilastus Kaaronda has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for improved working conditions for uniformed workers.

He suggested an amendment to the current Labour Act to allow service personnel to be paid overtime and to form or join a trade union.

Fisheries Ministry to tighten fishing regulations

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is considering exploring a range of measures to enforce compliance with fishing regulations.

This follows calls for the government to lift the temporary ban on pilchard catches following reports of illegal landings of bycatches of the species.

Reforms recommended for pharmaceutical sector

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The pharmaceutical sector has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with growing concerns over the safety of medicines in Namibia and the regulation of local manufacturers. 

MoHSS consults stakeholders on interns' arbitration award

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, said the ministry is currently engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of the arbitration award, which recognises medical interns as full employees, is carried out lawfully and sustainably.

Meatco Board Chair Sakaria Nghikembua resigns

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The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform announced the recent resignation of the Chairperson of Meatco's Board of Directors, Sakaria Nghikembua.

MPs not pleased with expected energy price hikes

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Mines and Energy Minister Natangue Ithete faced questions from fellow MPs around expected electricity price hikes, particularly how low-income households are to cope.

Government urged to fund local content development

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The overwhelming dominance of foreign content not only drains royalties out of the country, financially sidelining local artists, but also stifles the growth of local creative industries and the job opportunities they could generate.

MPs raise eyebrows over public procurement amendment act

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Some members of parliament in the National Council have expressed discontent over the Public Procurement Amendment Act, warning that it is already riddled with unresolved gaps.

MPs say introducing amendments now could deepen the cracks in the system.