Uncategorized Leadership vacuum hampers service delivery in Windhoek By: Envaalde Matheus City of Windhoek CEO Moses Matyayi says the vacuum in the City Council has left critical decisions in limbo. Windhoek has failed to elect a mayor on two occasions since December. Matyayi said while the council exists, it lacks a mayor to guide its operations. The mayor plays a pivotal role in chairing meetings and providing strategic direction. "Many times, of course, we experience significant backlogs of […] today16 January, 2025
Uncategorized Electoral court deliberates next steps in election dispute By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Court was unable to pronounce itself regarding the IPC and LPM’s application challenging alleged irregularities in the National Assembly election. The two parties are contesting the constitutionality of President Nangolo Mbumba’s proclamation to extend the 2024 elections to 29 and 30 November. The court will resume on 20th January to decide whether to deliver a hearing or wait on the Supreme Court ruling set for […] today16 January, 2025
Uncategorized Massive job losses as security companies implement minimum wage By: Eric Mhunduru Some security companies have started implementing the gazetted minimum wage amid looming retrenchments to avoid incurring losses. One security company told NewsOnOne that they expect almost 400 personnel to lose their jobs if clients do not renew or review tenders upwards. The companies also bemoan the existence of fly-by-night security companies offering cheaper services below the gazetted minimum wages. Namibia Protection Service’s chief executive officer Fanie Horn […] today16 January, 2025
Uncategorized MPs face disciplinary action for absconding parliament By Eric Mhunduru Parliamentary chief whips have agreed with the Speaker of Parliament to discipline members of parliament for boycotting Monday and Tuesday's sitting. The absenteeism forced finance minister of finance Ipumbu Shiimi to cancel the mid-term budget review presentation. LPM chief whip Utaara Mootu said this was cheap politics and embarrassing to the electorate. "So, the lack of quorum has really led to concerns, not only just from the members of […] today30 October, 2024
