insert_link Namibia Media union officially certified by Labour Commissioner by Ellen Shihepo, One Africa Windhoek - The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) received official certification on 13 December 2024, under the Labour Act. Acting Secretary General Jemima Beukes called it a milestone and a reminder of the continued fight for journalists' rights and better working conditions. todayDecember 16, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia City Police tightens festive season safety measures The Windhoek City Police have intensified safety measures for the festive season, focusing on traffic law enforcement, including drinking and driving. City Police spokesperson, Superintendent Marcelline Kiddy Murapo urged residents to secure their homes, avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, and report suspicious activities. todayDecember 16, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […] todayDecember 16, 2024 38
insert_link Business / Economics Opuwo Slaughterhouse to Be Upgraded into Modern Abattoir The Agriculture ministry has revealed plans to upgrade the existing Opuwo slaughterhouse into a fully functional abattoir. This development aims to enable local farmers in the Kunene region to slaughter cattle and small stock within the region. The upgraded facility will feature dedicated slaughter lines for both cattle and small stock, enhancing operational efficiency and providing a local market for small stock. The announcement was made by Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, Executive […] todayDecember 16, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Legal Challenge Over Board Removal at National Youth Council A legal letter has been sent to the Minister of Sports, Youth, and National Services, Agnes Tjongarero, concerning the removal of several board members from the National Youth Council. The affected members argue that the decision is unlawful, citing violations of the National Youth Council Act of 2009 and the Public Enterprises Governance Act of 2019. They demand immediate reinstatement or an assurance that the decision will not be […] todayDecember 16, 2024 10
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network Calls for Accountability After Election Irregularities On behalf of The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network, Mahongora Kavihuha, has expressed concern over serious electoral irregularities in the November elections. The network, representing over 1,150 organizations, highlighted issues such as lack of transparency from the Electoral Commission of delays, and voting station mismanagement. NamNet has called for immediate accountability, including the resignation of the ECN or its removal by the President, and the establishment of a Commission […] todayDecember 16, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Weather Outlook Shows Thunderstorms And High Temperatures Odilo Kgobetsi from the Windhoek Meteorological Office provided an update on countrywide weather for the coming days. He noted that rain and thunderstorms are expected over many parts of the country: todayDecember 16, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Dianne Hubbard Discusses Key LGBT+ Rights Cases in Namibia Dianne Hubbard, a consultant at the Institute for Public Policy Research, recently spoke about the significant legal developments impacting gender and LGBT+ rights in Namibia. She highlighted two pivotal court rulings that challenge laws criminalizing same-sex relations and those preventing the recognition of foreign same-sex marriages. These cases represent a crucial moment for LGBT+ rights in the country. todayDecember 16, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Security Association of Namibia Responds to New Minimum Wage Order Celeste Muhunduru from the Security Association of Namibia discussed the recent wage order, which increases the minimum wage to N$18 per hour, up from N$8.75, for all sectors except agriculture and domestic work. Muhunduru also highlighted that the Namibia Security Labour Employers Federation has proposed a three-year phased implementation of this wage hike, agreed upon on December 11: todayDecember 16, 2024 17