insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Swapo Secures Majority as Nandi-Ndaitwah Wins Presidency The Electoral Commission officially declared the results of the this year's Presidential and National Assembly elections, with Swapo clinching 51 out of 96 seats. In the presidential race, Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emerged victorious with 57.31%, while IPC's Dr. Panduleni Itula received 25.50%. Future Media News' Angie Scholtz sat down for an exclusive interview with President Nangolo Mbumba: Notable Swapo ministers losing their seats include Peya Mushelenga, Tom Alweendo, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, […] todayDecember 4, 2024 33
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Employers Federation Talks New National Minimum Wage The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation minister, Utoni Nujoma, announced that the national minimum wage will rise to N$18 per hour, effective January 1, 2025. Terrence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia provides insights on this important development. todayNovember 6, 2024 33 2
insert_link 2 Namibia Unionists Critique Labour Minister Utoni Nujoma Following National Minimum Wage Announcement Unionists have expressed concerns about the competency of Labour Minister Utoni Nujoma following his announcement of a national minimum wage increase to N$18. Mahongora Kavihuha, Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, criticized the ministry as a place for underperforming ministers and called for a leader with experience in the industry and respect within labor circles. While the new wage applies to most workers, domestic and agricultural salaries […] todayOctober 23, 2024 20 2
insert_link Namibia Government warns of scam impersonating Labour Minister The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has warned against an impersonation scam currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely claiming to be representing Minister Utoni Nujoma. The impersonator is sending messages to individuals, asking for personal details to allegedly register them as beneficiaries for a supposed European Development Fund grant. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga. todayJuly 4, 2024 61
insert_link Namibia Namibia Launches National Coordination Mechanism for Decent Work in Fisheries Sector Namibia inaugurates the National Coordination Mechanism for Decent Work in the fisheries sector, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Labour and the International Labour Organisation. Led by Minister Utoni Nujoma, the NCM aims to ensure compliance with international labour standards. Job Muniaro, Secretary General of the National Union of Namibian Workers, provides insights into the initiative. todayMarch 20, 2024 60