The Body of Christ leader, Festus Thomas, questioned the Ministry of Education on why some learners, particularly those registered with Namcol in Okongo, were allocated wrong subjects after paying registration fees.

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Diederik Vries raised concerns regarding payroll deductions for civil servants, questioning safeguards, financial risks, and the impact of switching to bank debit orders.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for collective action to transform Luderitz. She made these remarks at the official opening of the 19th annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.

Among those who attended the festival were Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and other senior government officials.

NANTU Secretary General Loide Shaanika has called on workers to continuously skill up, warning that the workforce risks becoming strangers in their own jobs as technology advances.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged trade unions to not only advocate for fair wages and improved working conditions but also prioritise workers' continuous learning, reskilling, and upskilling.

Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at the Workers Day celebration at Opuwo.