RETAILERS FACE LABOUR ACT VIOLATIONS

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Numerous establishments have been found in violation of the Labour Act during the oversight visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations, particularly focused on the retail and wholesale sector in the Zambezi region.

REMAINS OF NAMIBIAN PRISONERS EXHUMED

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The remains of two Namibian political prisoners, who died on Robben Island, have been exhumed in Cape Town.

Festus Nehale and Simon Niilenge died while serving prison sentences during the apartheid era.

Their remains will now undergo scientific examination before being repatriated to Namibia.

NANDI-NDAITWAH CALLS FOR MORE WOMEN LEADERS

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised that Africa cannot celebrate its first women leaders and stop there.

She said this is because the continent's progress will be measured by how many more women rise to leadership and whether they leave the path easier for those who follow.

ROBBEN ISLAND PRISONERS’ EXHUMATION PLANNED

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A South African forensic anthropologist, Dr Kavita Lakha, will lead the scientific examination of the remains of former Robben Island political prisoners Simon Niilenge and Festus Nehale. 

NAMIBIA REVIEWS CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY

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Fifteen years after Namibia adopted its Climate Change Policy, the government is now reviewing the framework to ensure it responds to the changing climate landscape and emerging challenges.

FRENCH EMBASSY BOOSTS NAMIBIA'S CREATIVE INDUSTRY

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The French Embassy has reaffirmed support for Namibia's cultural and creative industries.
The embassy organised a three-day seminar bringing together a broader dance fraternity to share expertise and strengthen the value chain of the industry.

KONGOLA PREPARES FOR KWANDO RIVER FLOODS

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The Kongola Constituency is assessing and preparing to respond to emerging flood challenges along the Kwando River.

This follows reports of rising water levels that have already affected agricultural activities in Singalamwe.

NKURENKURU GIVEN MONTH TO FIX FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Nkurenkuru Town Council has one month to fix its 2023/2024 financial year statements. 

The office of the Auditor-General has not been able to confirm the performance of the Nkurenkuru Town Council due to missing supporting documents.