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November 8, 2024
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Restaurant worker hit by a stray bullet
A 27-year-old seven-year-old woman was admitted to the Katima Mulilo State Hospital after she was hit by a stray bullet, shot by a member of the Police Special Reserve Force this morning. The victim, a restaurant employee in the center of town, had just arrived at work and was opening the workplace for the day....
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Those counseling GBV victims also traumatised – social worker
Gail Taukuheke is not only a social worker, she is also an Anglican reverend, mother, wife and neighbour. “I sit with people’s brokenness to the point that I have no words, but I try and create a safe space. We have too few safe spaces. “Meanwhile we judge, name, shame and blame each other. We...
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Learners who fail need support, not criticism-Social Worker
The announcement of exam results is a joyous occasion for many learners, however, others are forced to stare failure in the face. A local social worker says that even though parents and guardians might be disappointed, they should resist the urge to punish those who have failed. The announcement of exam results. It’s a sweet...
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AR calls on Rani Group to resolve worker dispute amicably – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama Angelina Immanuel, a Northern-based activist and Chairperson of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, has urged the Oshakati-based Rani Group to amicably resolve the ongoing dispute with its workers before the movement takes decisive action against the company. This call comes in the wake of Social Activist Michael Amushelelo’s threat earlier this week to...
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Employer and worker representatives call for the cancellation and re-advertising of State construction projects
Business Reporter THE Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) continue to engage with the Government to cancel projects that have led to the exclusion or will exclude majority Namibian-owned contractors, mainly due to steep financial prequalification or qualification requirements. The primary plea was addressed to President Dr Hage...
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Tragic Farm Accident Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Namibian Worker – Namibia Daily News
Kaleb Nghishidivali Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, Sept. 9 – A devastating incident unfolded on Friday morning at Okorusengo Farm No: 279 in the Hochfeld area, resulting in the tragic loss of a 26-year-old Namibian male farm worker named Johannes Katjivi. The local police in Otjozondjupa region are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. According...
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Domestic worker apprehended for stock theft
Maria David A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing seven goats from Okandombo village. Oshikoto NamPol spokesperson, Inspector Ellen Nehale, said that the incident occurred between December 2022 and April 2023, on an unknown day, date, and time in the Omuntele Constituency. Nehale indicated that the suspect allegedly stole seven goats from his...
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Nafau fails to account for N$7m in worker contributions
The Swapo-backed Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) has failed to account for over N$20 million in union funds, including N$7 million in workers’ contributions. This is according to an audit report from auditors Saunderson & Co, which analysed Nafau’s financial statement for the year ending December 2017. It shows the union, which boasts...