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Martin Endjala Trade unionists and labour experts are of the opinion that the national minimum wage, which was announced on Sunday by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, is not enough given the current high unemployment rate in the country. On Sunday, the cabinet endorsed MLIREC to introduce a national minimum wage of N$18 per hour, effective January 2025. According to labour expert Herbert Jauch, the proposed wage is equivalent to N$3000 per month if a worker completes 40 hours, which he said is an improvement compared to the N$2500 that many workers are receiving. He said…

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has announced the appointment of a new board of directors for the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), effective from 1 July 2024. Iipumbu Shiimi announced the appointment of the new board on Friday. In his announcement, Shiimi stated that the new board is expected to bring stability and strategic direction to the company, which has recently been embroiled in multiple controversies and financial investigations. The minister said that the new board is tasked with navigating these complexities and restoring confidence in NAMCOR. The newly appointed board members are Florentia Amuenje,…

Niël Terblanché Namibia hosted a business and investment forum in Windhoek, during which enhanced trade and investment opportunities were discussed with Tanzania. Sectors identified for potential trade and investment included tourism, mining, infrastructure, finance, agriculture, and fisheries. The agricultural and fisheries sectors were particularly highlighted as promising areas for investment. The special forum is viewed as a substantial step in strengthening the economic ties between the two nations, with a long-shared history dating back to Namibia's liberation struggle. The forum highlighted the importance of fostering economic collaboration, with Namibia currently importing a range of products from Tanzania, including maize, rice,…

Martin Endjala The Swapo party secretary for information, Hilma Nicanor, says the party wants a landslide victory in the upcoming elections. Nicanor called on all party members, supporters and sympathisers to go out in numbers and register for voter cards, for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. In a statement dated 30 May, Nicanor directed party structures at all levels, in the regions, districts, branches, affiliates and wings to ensure they mobilise the members by encouraging them to go register from 3 June to 1 August. "Our collective and primary objective is to ensure a landslide victory for the…