The Namibia Local Authority Workers Union has signed an agreement with DriveWell Namibia to help upgrade the skills of workers in the local authority sector in Namibia.
Month: February 2022
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Suspected Okahandja robbers arrested
Two men aged 23 and 34 from Okahandja in the Otjozondjupa region are due to appear in court this week in connection with an armed robbery and theft of N$77 000, outside Poolman Motors at the Garden Town.
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Prevention against new HIV variant vital
With the detection of a new HIV strain in The Netherlands, health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has urged Namibians to be cautious and to take extra care as a preventative measure.
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HAN sees no colour … ‘ready to unlock new horizons’
As allegations of racism and discrimination refuse to settle in the tourism industry, the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN)’s executive has distanced itself from such claims, saying they do not discuss issues based on race or colour.
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Child dies after alleged molestation by father
The death of a 13-year-old girl from Olukula village in the Ohangwena region has sent shockwaves through her community after it was alleged that she had been repeatedly sexually molested by her father.
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Farms, flats and wine… MPs declare their interests, gifts
Several relatively new members of the National Assembly have no assets to their names to declare, information contained in the 2021 asset register for members of parliament (MPs) reveals.
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Consumers face higher credit cost…as central bank raises repo rate
Consumers who tightened their belts during the last couple of years due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with a persistent recession, now have to reduce their spending even further because the Bank of Namibia yesterday increased the repo rate with 25 basis points from 3.75% to 4%.
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Nandi-Ndaitwah preaches open trade
Namibia’s minister of international relations this week led a business delegation to Angola in an effort to accelerate and strengthen commercial ties after mutual borders swung open last week.
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Oshakati scrambles to prevent flooding… implements stormwater drainage system
Oshakati Town Council has started with the implementation of stormwater drainage system around the local authority, which is prone to seasonal floods.
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Muheua hailed as principled unionist
Former labour deputy minister Alphaus Vehonga Muheua, who passed on yesterday, has been hailed as a committed, humble and principled trade unionist of note who had the best interest of workers at heart. He was 65.