The transformative power of employee engagement

The transformative power of employee engagement

By Hilma Vilho, Organisational Effectiveness and Wellness Specialist, Old Mutual Namibia In the changing world of modern workplaces, one element stands out as a key to success: employee engagement. It is more than just a buzzword; it is a game changer with the power to transform organisations from within. Beyond the human resource manuals and performance indicators, deep reality organisations need to always remember is that […]

March 13, 2024 14

Africa

Nigeria has a democracy deficit – corruption and a lack of welfare policies are to blame

By Fidelis Allen, University of Port Harcourt Democracy refers, at a minimum, to a political system that guarantees some involvement in decision-making. It gives citizens opportunities to choose and replace their leaders or representatives via free and fair elections. But that’s not all. Democracy also protects citizens’ socio-economic, political and cultural rights. Its success turns on its ability to bring changes to the living conditions of citizens. It […]

January 25, 2024 8

Local

Namibia’s High Court Embraces Transparency in Judicial Appointments

Windhoek, 28 November 2023 - In a pioneering move toward openness and accountability, the Judicial Service Commission (the Commission) has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to the selection process for judicial appointments to the High Court of Namibia. The decision, reached during the Commission's meeting on 15 September 2023, saw amendments to the Judicial Service Commission Regulations 2011 in accordance with Article 85(3) of the Namibian Constitution. The revised regulations, effective […]

November 28, 2023 13