SADC STATES RATIFY KEY LEGAL FRAMEWORKS

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SADC member states ratified critical legal frameworks designed to accelerate socio-economic integration and tighten compliance across Southern Africa. 

The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit, which concluded in Durban on Monday, saw intensive, late-night deliberations by regional Heads of State and Government. 

RETAILERS FACE LABOUR ACT VIOLATIONS

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Numerous establishments have been found in violation of the Labour Act during the oversight visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations, particularly focused on the retail and wholesale sector in the Zambezi region.

NAMRA DETECTS 316 FRAUDULENT CLAIMS OVER FOUR YEARS

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The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has revealed that it has detected 316 cases of fraudulent claims or forged documents over the past four years, worth a combined N$1 billion.

EEC summons 13 employers over Affirmative Action breaches

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The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has summoned 13 Relevant Employers to the National Council Chambers to appear before a review panel due to non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. 

Ministry appoints interim board for NYC

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The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service has appointed five interim board members for the National Youth Council following the removal of the previous one last week.

The interim board members are Curtis M. Andrew, Beverly Silas, Hendrik Theofilus, Victoria Itta, and Nghoshi Panduleni.

Employer non-compliance with SSC contributions denies employee benefits

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Failure by employers to contribute to the Social Security Commission (SSC) has resulted in employees not receiving benefits from the commission.

This happens in many cases when workers need it the most in situations such as retrenchments and maternity leave.