insert_link Namibia Stakeholders identify bottlenecks in Labour Commission processes The Office of the Labour Commissioner has initiated a Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) initiative, engaging stakeholders to address longstanding challenges and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of labour dispute resolution. Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla said that the office, which handles labour dispute resolutions through conciliation and arbitration processes, has long faced public criticism for its inefficiencies. During the stakeholder engagement, Deputy Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment […] todayJuly 17, 2024 34
insert_link Local Navigating the Financial Landscape: Credit Bureau Reports and Scores By Patricia Louw, Old Mutual Finance Credit Manager, Old Mutual Namibia In the ever-evolving world of personal finance, understanding your credit bureau report is vital to making informed financial decisions. Your credit bureau report is a snapshot of your credit history, and it plays a crucial role in shaping your financial future. It is important to investigate the intricacies of credit bureau reports, exploring what they are, where […] todayApril 9, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics World Bank’s IFC under fire over alleged abuses at Liberian plantation it funded An investigation into the International Finance Corporation’s handling of human rights abuses at a project it financed in Liberia, the Salala Rubber Corporation, is expected to severely incriminate the World Bank’s private lending arm. The World Bank’s Compliance Advisory Ombudsman investigated whether the IFC did enough to address allegations of gender-based violence, land grabbing and unfair compensation by its client, Socfin, between 2008 and 2020. It’s anticipated that […] todayApril 8, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Labour Commissioner launches training for arbitrators and policy analysts The Labour Commissioner's Office, led by Acting Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla, has initiated a specialized UpSkill Training program for Arbitrators and Policy Analysts. According to Sihlahla, the program aims to enhance professionals' skills in dispute resolution and policy evaluation. todayDecember 6, 2023 34