Approximately 400 former employees of Heinaste and Namsov 73 have gone without salaries for the past three months after they refused to sign employment contracts with the companies to which they were allocated.

The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, urged participants at the 38th High-Level Panel on Sustainable Ocean Economy, which took place in Walvis Bay, to adopt resilient strategies to address the impact of climate change.

Former-striking fishermen, also known as Okapare fishermen, expressed disappointment with the Government Employment Redress Programme.

Launched in 2020, the programme is an agreement by the Ministries of Fisheries and Labour as well as fishing companies to employ jobless fishermen in exchange for quotas.

Swapo Central Committee member, Derek Klazen, assured the residents of Imukusi in Zambezi Region of the party's commitment to delivering education and healthcare services to the masses.

He addressed a mini Swapo rally at Imukusi on Thursday.

The Karibib Town Council has raised N$1.2 million towards its first ever Mayoral Fund, aimed at responding to the various needs of the community.

The Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister and the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development have condemned the brutal killing of 23-year-old Josephine Nauses and her two children at Karibib.

The organisers of the 7th Rehoboth Community Trust's annual expo, dubbed The Gathering, have described the three-day event as a success.

The event is aimed at creating a platform for small business entrepreneurs to showcase their products, build networks, and expand their client base.