The African Union has called for stronger regional cooperation to improve labour mobility, recognising workers' skills across borders and better matching labour supply with market demand to support economic integration.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for fast-tracking the Occupational Health and Safety Bill to protect mine workers.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged mining companies to provide post-retirement medical support for employees affected by occupational diseases and injuries.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia's mining industry to move beyond commitments and accelerate job creation, local value addition, and economic diversification.

She described the mining sector as one of the key drivers of the country's development agenda.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union are stepping up efforts to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

This will be done by strengthening health systems, improving domestic health financing and enhancing accountability across Africa.

Swapo veteran Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana has explained that the Women's Council Congress traditionally precedes the main Swapo Congress and therefore sets the tone.

She urged members to strictly follow the party's constitution and founding documents instead of relying on popular opinion.

The Swapo Party Women's Council (SPWC) has unveiled a series of reforms and preparations for its 9th Congress.

The Congress will take place from 09 to 11 December at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region.

The importance of social protection, gender equality, disability inclusion and gender-responsive policies were among the issues highlighted during the just-concluded Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment expert meeting.

Remittances from African migrants reached $97.5 billion in 2022, strengthening households, communities and economies across the continent.

Former Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has launched his new book titled Systems Over Symbols: Rules, Records and Quiet Governance.

Launching the book, Alweendo called for stronger institutions and effective systems to guide Namibia's long-term development.

Africa's labour force grew to over 509 million people in 2022, while the number of international migrants on the continent rose to 26 million.