ECN concerned over low voter turnout in registration drive
Breadcrumb
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has raised concern over the low turnout of eligible voters during the first week of the Supplementary Registration of Voters.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has raised concern over the low turnout of eligible voters during the first week of the Supplementary Registration of Voters.
The Miss Namibia Organisation has announced a prize package worth over N$1.6 million for the reigning queen, Johanna Swartbooi.
This includes a Toyota Starlet Cross, a N$750,000 fully furnished home and a three-year scholarship of N$150,000.
The Public Service Commission Chairperson, Salmaan Jacobs, has called on public servants to uphold the principles of good governance and strengthen the public administration effectiveness to enhance service delivery.
Employees of Choppies Namibia at Swakopmund petitioned management, expressing dissatisfaction with "meagre earnings over the years and unfair labour practices".
Workers say N$8 per hour, which amounts to about N$1,500 per month, is insufficient and unable to meet their basic needs.
Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi, Presidential Advisor Christine ||Hoebes, and Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge were amongst the high-ranking officials who visited the family of the late Solomon Hawala this morning at his homestead in Ohakweenyanga village near Ondangwa in the Oshana Region.
The second session for the Affirmative Action report review commenced today, with six more companies appearing before the Employment Equity Committee after being summoned for not complying with some sections of the Affirmative Action Act.
The spokesperson of the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority, Martin Matsuib, described the elections held for a new chief as invalid and not in accordance with their customary law.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has launched an ethical social media campaign that aims to encourage responsible online behaviour and tackle harmful practices.
Oshana Region is in need of a district hospital to decongest the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, which serves as a referral hospital.
Oshana Health Director Johanna Haimene made this statement during a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs.
As the cold and windy weather conditions continue to grip Keetmanshoop, the town's mayor has extended a warm hand to the elderly and less fortunate by donating blankets.