government employees

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.

16 December, 2025

World

U.S Federal workers sue over Musk demands to list their achievements

US Federal workers have sued over Elon Musk's threat to fire them if they don't detail their work achievements. The lawsuit alleges that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his emailed demand this weekend. Kate Fisher reports from Washington

25 February, 2025

Local

Letshego Holdings Namibia Announces Reduction in Lending Rates

In response to the recent decrease in prime lending rates, Letshego Bank Namibia and Letshego Micro Financial Services Namibia, subsidiaries of Letshego Holdings Namibia, have announced a reduction in their lending rates. The new rates will take effect from 22 August 2024. Letshego Bank • Prime rates reduce from 11,5% to 11,25% • Home loan rates reduce from 12,5% to 12,25% Letshego Micro Financial Services Namibia • The […]

23 August, 2024