Niël Terblanché During the Commemoration of World Wetlands Day and World Water Day 2024 in Opuwo, Kunene Region, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, emphasized the severe impact of prolonged drought on both conservation efforts and the livelihoods of local communities. With the themes “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing” and “Leveraging Water for...
December 27, 2024
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Extension of Collective Agreement for Construction Sector
Construction Industries Federation of Namibia apologises to Ministry of Labour. After successful negotiations for the minimum wage payable as per category of worker, as well as the minimum employment conditions, the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) have signed a Collective Agreement on 3 October 2023....
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Labour Ministry clarifies delay in extension of collective agreement in construction sector
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation (MLIREC) recently issued a statement addressing the delay in extending the Collective Agreement within the Construction Sector. The ministry in a statement clarified the circumstances surrounding the delay while refuting accusations made by the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Unions (MANWU). According to the ministry, the...
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Submission error delays construction sector collective agreement
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Creation has clarified the delay in extending the Collective Bargaining Agreement in the construction sector, citing a submission error by the concerned parties. The Ministry, in a statement, refuted allegations by the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Unions (MANWU) that it is delaying the process, emphasising its commitment...
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Namibia readies Pavilion at COP28 with collective N$1.8 million sponsorships
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. With a large group of important local companies and organisations standing together to support the 28th COP of the UN Climate Change Conference, Namibia’s participation is guaranteed. COP28 is scheduled to run from 30 November to 12 December at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The total local financial support...
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Embracing Collective Responsibility: A Paradigm Shift in Cybersecurity
Information security is no longer the sole purview of the information technology (IT) department in an era defined by a networked digital environment. Instead, it has developed into a shared duty that cuts across organisational boundaries. Instead of being limited to purely technical talks, the topic of cybersecurity should be woven throughout executive board meetings....
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Venaani calls for a collective resolution to fight hunger – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama As food insecurity continues to threaten some areas in Namibia, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani, contends that the hunger crisis in the country qualifies as an exasperating matter that requires a collective resolution. While advising other lawmakers, politicians and leaders to put aside their political differences, he reiterated that only a...
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The impact of collective contributions for Sustainable Development – Business Express
By Joachim Komeheke The concept of sustainable development has evolved over the past decades. These changes are rooted in the global community’s numerous environmental and social awareness achievements. Namibia is an excellent example of how far we have come in driving sustainable development, particularly in ensuring the protection and conservation of our natural environment, an...
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The impact of collective contributions for Sustainable Development
By Bank Windhoek’s Sustainable Finance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Analyst, Joachim Komeheke The concept of sustainable development has evolved over the past decades. These changes are rooted in the global community’s numerous environmental and social awareness achievements. Namibia is an excellent example of how far we have come in driving sustainable development, particularly...