EEC summons 13 employers over Affirmative Action breaches

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The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has summoned 13 Relevant Employers to the National Council Chambers to appear before a review panel due to non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. 

Minister unveils official Heroes Day logo and theme

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The Minister of Information and Communication Technology unveiled the official Heroes Day logo and theme at the Government Information Centre.

Emma Theofelus announced that the logo will represent the Heroes Day commemoration for the next five years of the 8th administration. 

Traditional authorities, councils urged to avoid leadership disputes

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has urged traditional authorities and councils to steer away from squabbles and disputes over leadership succession.

These Sankwasa warn these only lead to disunity and halt development.

MVA Fund seeks stakeholder input in ǁKharas Region

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The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, in partnership with the Law Reform Commission, has engaged stakeholders in the  ||Kharas  Region to provide their input on the proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act. 

The consultative meeting was held in Keetmanshoop. 

San community protests hostel staff appointments in Zambezi

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The San community at Ndoro Memorial, Omega 3 in the Zambezi Region, are unhappy with the selection and appointment of the school's hostel staff.

Some of those who applied for 12 positions advertised by the Ministry of Education say although they are qualified, they were left out.

Former NDF Chief Solomon Hawala dies at 89

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Former Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Chief Solomon Hawala died this morning aged 89.

A statement by the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs says Jesus, as he was affectionately known, died at home at Ohakweenyanga in the Oshana Region.

Gender Minister pledges economic empowerment for boy child

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The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says the ministry aims to ensure that the boy child is not left behind in economic empowerment.

Dr. Kantema was speaking at the launch of the Unmasking Postnatal Depression book over the weekend. 

Kombat Village residents to start paying for water soon

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Residents of Kombat will soon start paying for water.

For the past five months, residents were provided water for free by a farmer, Heinz van Biljon, but he can no longer do so, as the water is no longer sufficient for people and his irrigation scheme.