Walvis Bay Seawork workers protest tea break changes

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Workers at the Seawork Fishing company in Walvis Bay staged a demonstration opposing management’s attempt to scrap their 10:00 tea break and link wage increases to its removal.

Namibia’s fisheries sector faces growing challenges

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Namibia's fisheries sector is facing growing challenges, from overfishing to climate change.  This week, experts, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered at Walvis Bay for a two-day Sustainable Fisheries Seminar.

Namibia hosts APRM governance workshop

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Namibia is taking a step towards stronger governance and accountability by hosting the African Peer Review Mechanism Governance Index National Dialogue and Data Validation Workshop at Swakopmund.

Erongo youth redefine heroism for today’s struggles

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Young people in the Erongo Region are redefining what "heroism" means, saying that while honouring those who fought for independence, it also challenges them to face the struggles of the present.

Langer Heinrich donates N$1 million off-road ambulance

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Access to emergency medical care in remote parts of Erongo has received a boost with the donation of a one million dollar fully equipped off-road ambulance to Omaruru District Hospital courtesy of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine.
 

Narraville residents alarmed by rising crime and drug abuse

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Walvis Bay's Narraville residents have raised alarm over rising crime and drug abuse within their community.

At a recent engagement meeting, locals also voiced frustration over the slow response to calls for help by law enforcement.

Choppies Swakopmund staff protest low pay and labour practices

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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.

Erongo Governor questions EPL consultations

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Erongo Region Governor, Natalia |Goagoses, has raised concerns over the issuing of Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPLs), which she said are issued without proper consultation with targeted communities.

Swakop Uranium launches Hope Farm Project near Usakos

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In an effort to revitalise agriculture and uplift rural communities, Swakop Uranium officially launched the Hope Farm Project at Farm Dawed in the area of Usakos.

The initiative is aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable communities through sustainable livestock farming.