insert_link Business / Economics Labour Unrest Eases in 2025, Wage Concerns Linger Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says 2025 recorded a noticeable decline in strikes and labour unrest, signalling improved worker stability. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus, he noted that challenges around fair pay and adherence to the new minimum wage persist, with the magistrates’ strike exposing ongoing grievances among government employees. today16 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Labour analyst flags problem areas in balancing safety and inclusion under new mental health bill Sydwill Scholtz As Parliament debates the 2025 Mental Health Bill, which is supposed to improve access to care and ban workplace discrimination, questions are emerging over how the legislation will work in practice. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says while the bill represents progress, it also exposes gaps in how employers can balance inclusion with maintaining a safe and productive workplace. “Employers are duty-bound to create a safe environment for all […] today23 October, 2025
Uncategorized Unemployment in Namibia – A call for multi-sectoral action Sydwill Scholtz By: Sydwill Scholtz, Labour Analyst The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released the latest 2023 unemployment statistics for the country in January 2025, and, needless to say, the results are nothing shy of shocking. The results indicate that unemployment remains a significant social challenge in the country with the inherent ripple effect of poverty and social unrest detracting from the country's economic growth and development as […] today26 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Surge in White South Africans Seeking U.S. Relocation – Chamber of Commerce South African Chamber of Commerce in the US says it has received over 20-thousand inquiries from white South Africans who wish to relocate to America. The chamber’s president, Neil Diamond, told the SABC that there will be a potential mass exodus of skilled agricultural professionals from the country: today10 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A. Minister Meth to Meet ArcelorMittal Management Over Potential Shutdown South Africa's Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, is set to meet ArcelorMittal South Africa management at their Vanderbijlpark plant today to address the potential shutdown of operations in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Ministry spokesperson Thobeka Magcai, says the meeting seeks urgent solutions to mitigate the economic fallout: today17 January, 2025
insert_link Africa SA Works Minister says government needs to reform expanded public works programme South Africa’s Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the government needs to reform the Expanded Public Works Programme to ensure recipients are better paid through permanent jobs. today29 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia symposium highlights agriculture’s growth potential The Bank of Namibia concluded its 25th Annual Symposium in Windhoek today, focusing on the theme, "Global Value Chains for Inclusive Development: How Can Namibia Position Its Agriculture Sector?" The event brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening Namibia's agricultural sector to drive inclusive growth. BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, in his address, highlighted the critical role of agriculture in Namibia's economic development. He referenced a recent World […] today19 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia More And More Political Parties Criticize President Mbumba’s Development Urgency Call Various political parties, beyond the PDM and IPC, are voicing opposition to President Nangolo Mbumba's recent call for urgent wealth and job creation for Namibians, especially youth. During the Heroes Day commemoration in Omuthiya, Mbumba stressed the need for accelerated development efforts, but his remarks have sparked criticism from several quarters. Landless People's Movement's Ivan Skrywer: today27 August, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 22 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Green Hydrogen Boosts Jobs in Namibia; Rand Weakens, Oil Prices Rise in Global Markets Green Hydrogen Sector Sparks Job Creation in Namibia Green hydrogen pilot projects in Namibia's Central Valley are making significant strides, creating over 200 jobs and awarding nearly N$170 million in contracts to local small and medium-sized enterprises, according to The Brief. Eline van der Linden, Head of Impact and ESG for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, emphasized that these developments are crucial for advancing the green hydrogen sector. Each job […] today22 July, 2024
