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  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 […]

By: Selma Taapopi The National Council has called for education on the difference between the two legislative houses of Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council. National Council Vice Chairperson Victoria Kauma urged government institutions, including the Ministry of Justice and educational institutions, to promote civic education and enable citizens to participate more effectively in governance. This follows outreach visits to the //Karas and Erongo regions, during which the […]

By: Staff Reporter The Omaruru Regional Court has granted an N$8 000 bail to it's former mayor, Hendrina Gebhardt, and postponed the case to 4 December 2025, for plea and trial. Gebhardt was arrested on Monday and charged under Section 43(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act of 2003 for corruptly using her office for gratification. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) confirmed the arrest for allegedly using her position to influence the appointment of […]

By: Selma Taapopi The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has not conducted regular patrols along several national borders since 2022, as no official vehicles have been allocated to border officials, while those available are not fit for patrols. This finding was revealed in a report by the National Council’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs, following its visits to selected border posts between […]

By: Taati Niilenge Two Congolese men, aged 35 and 50 years, were arrested at Walvis Bay on Thursday, in connection with dealing cannabis. According to Erongo police spokesperson, Judith Shomongula, information was received about Congolese nationals that are selling drugs on a large scale in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. The police conducted an operation where the suspects were found selling cannabis to an undercover police officer. They were in possession […]

By: Staff Reporter Kavango East Regional Council on Monday handed over streetlights worth N$1.1 million at Ndiyona Settlement in Kavango East Region. The streetlights, which incorporate energy-efficient LED technology, were erected along B8 trunk road and funded by the Kavango East Regional Council. Speaking at the official handover, urban and Rural Development minister advisor, Boniface Mutumba, said the project aligns with the country’s goals for rural electrification and infrastructure development. […]

By: Selma Taapopi The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) proposes that the newly tabled Mental Health Bill should include provisions to integrate mental health literacy in the school curriculum, from primary level. IPC shadow health minister, Lilani Brinkman, stressed the importance of training teachers and community leaders to identify early mental distress signs and make appropriate referrals. Brinkman also called for the expansion of parenting programmes that promote emotional regulation […]