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NUST concludes salary agreement with unions

By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has reached a salary agreement with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN), successfully concluded negotiations for the 2024/2025 financial year. The agreement applies to all eligible administrative and academic staff within the bargaining unit. Administrative staff in job Grades 7 to 11 will receive a 5% increase, while those in Grades […]

12 November, 2025

Namibia

High energy costs threaten green schemes

(Photo credit: africa-press.net) Green scheme managers from Kavango East and West regions, together with stakeholders, met in Rundu this week for a workshop hosted by the Electricity Control Board. The workshop aimed to identify sustainable electricity tariffs to ensure that energy costs do not undermine local food production. Local green schemes currently spend around one million dollars per month on electricity, a figure that could threaten their long-term viability. Salomo […]

12 November, 2025

Namibia

NamCor holds public consultation on Offshore Venus Field

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Venus Oil Field (Photo: Namcor) The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) and its partners are holding public consultations in Windhoek as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Offshore Venus Field. According to NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho, the engagement is a legal requirement under Namibia’s environmental regulations and aims to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential impacts of […]

12 November, 2025

Namibia

Council Pushes for Stronger Civic Education

The National Council has urged government and educational institutions to strengthen civic education to boost public participation in governance, as reported by Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne. This follows outreach visits to the //Karas and Erongo regions, where many citizens were found to struggle in distinguishing the roles of the National Assembly and the National Council.

12 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Report Targets Growth in Informal Economy

A new report launched in Windhoek aims to enhance understanding of the informal economy and support inclusive growth. The Diagnostic Report on Informality, developed by the Bank of Namibia with government ministries and the UN, highlights key challenges and policy solutions for a sector that sustains most citizens, particularly women and youth. Dr Michael Humavindu is the Chairperson of the National Working Group on Informality and Executive Director in the […]

12 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Tourism Sector Sustains Strong Growth

The Hospitality Association says the tourism industry continues to recover steadily, with third-quarter room and bed occupancy exceeding both 2024 and pre-pandemic figures. Room occupancy rose by 2% compared to last year and nearly 1% higher than in 2019, while September recorded a 4% rise to just over 66%. Gitta Paetzold, the Hospitality Association CEO:

12 November, 2025

Entertainment

One Africa celebrates 22 years of storytelling: Namflix Festival 2025 launches in Windhoek to celebrate local film and TV

(Photo: Future Media) Windhoek, Namibia – 11 November 2025, The Namflix Festival 2025 officially launched today in Windhoek, marking the third instalment of the annual event dedicated to promoting local film and television. Hosted by OneAfrica TV in partnership with Future Media, the festival provides a platform for local storytellers to show their work to national audiences. Speaking at the launch, MultiChoice Namibia CEO Roger Gertze highlighted the importance of […]

11 November, 2025

Namibia

NUST concludes salary negotiations with workers’ unions

NUST library building (Photo credit: NUST) Windhoek, 11 November 2025 – The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has concluded salary negotiations with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN), finalising agreements for the 2024/2025 financial year. The deal covers all eligible administrative and academic staff within the Bargaining Unit and reflects NUST’s ongoing commitment to fair employee compensation and constructive labour relations. […]

11 November, 2025

Namibia

Home Affairs opens 2026 student permit applications

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has opened applications for student permits for the 2026 academic year. The application period runs from 3 November to 20 March 2026. According to the Ministry, the fees are set at N$1,600 for primary and secondary school learners, and N$2,200 for tertiary education students. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo cautioned foreign students to use the permits strictly for academic purposes, warning that […]

11 November, 2025