insert_link 2 Namibia Russia Offers Expertise to Namibia on Universal Basic Income Grant Russia is willing to share its experiences with the universal basic income grant with Namibia, as announced by Yelena Perminova, Chairperson of the Russian Federal Council Committee on Social Policy. Russia has been implementing UBI for two years and is ready to assist Namibia in their deliberations. Namibia's Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs, led by Hans Nambondi, is investigating the adoption of UBI to support the […] todayJune 26, 2024 43 2
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Utaara Mootu Tables Motion for Enhanced Financial Support to Youth Entrepreneurs In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship, Utaara Mootu, a member of the Landless People's Movement and of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for this afternoon, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs. todayJune 26, 2024 29
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Utaara Mootu Advocates for Youth Entrepreneurship in Parliament In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship in Namibia, Utaara Mootu, a prominent member of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) and Member of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for debate, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs. Mootu's initiative calls for transparent accountability from the government regarding its commitment to and performance in funding youth entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems. […] todayJune 26, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Government Moves Forward with Occupational Safety and Health Bill In response to increasing concerns about worker safety, the Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry held a stakeholder consultation to develop the Occupational Safety and Health Bill. The session aimed to create safer working environments for workers, employers, and customers, and to enhance safety measures across various industries. Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress- Mahongora Kavihuha. todayJune 26, 2024 35
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Potential Highlighted at African Hospitality Investment Forum At the African Hospitality Investment Forum, Connie-Marlene Theyse of FNB Namibia emphasized the country's growing appeal as a tourism and business travel destination. Tourism contributed 7% to Namibia’s GDP in 2022, worth 14.3 billion Namibian dollars. The forum and the recent AviaDev Conference in Windhoek underscore Namibia's potential for further growth and its readiness to welcome more tourists. todayJune 26, 2024 46
insert_link Namibia Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters Challenges Deregistration by Electoral Commission The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters has asked the Electoral Commission of Namibia to halt its decision to deregister the party, pending a review by the Electoral Court. NEFF's lawyers, Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, claim the decision is premature and unfair, as NEFF was not given a chance to be heard and the ECN had not fully exercised its powers under section 140(6) of the Electoral Act. NEFF has […] todayJune 26, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry registers 50,000 in mass registration campaign The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has successfully achieved the target of registering 50,000 people for birth certificates and identity documents through the ongoing mass registration campaign. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo. todayJune 25, 2024 54
insert_link Business / Economics Africa Hospitality Investment Forum kicks off in Windhoek The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum has started today in Windhoek. The Forum attracts investors, business leaders, senior government officials, and advisors from 41 countries to a three-day networking conference. Kenneth Nependa, CEO of Sandwich Dune Tours and Safaris, shares his expectations for the conference. todayJune 25, 2024 61
insert_link Namibia Labour Ministry finalises workplace safety Bill The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has completed the Draft Bill on Occupational Safety and Health. The OSH Bill aims to ensure worker safety and health against workplace hazards and establish a reporting system for occupational incidents. Ministry spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga. todayJune 25, 2024 69