The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) said it has recorded over 130 labour disputes since January, of which 52 have been resolved.

The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) has hosted its first Legal Champion Award in the capital today. 

Director of the LAC, Toni Hancox, says that despite financial challenges the centre faces, like any other non-government organisation, they believe this is an opportunity for new beginnings.

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has launched educational material for the Minimum Wage Bill in the form of a QR code, which directs citizens to a website containing all relevant information.

Trade tariffs imposed by the United States are negatively affecting Namibia's export earnings, having disrupted established value chains and decreasing competitiveness in traded goods.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has launched its K9 Unit, consisting of 10 dog handlers and four K9s.

This follows six months of extensive training that cost the agency N$2.5 million with support from the Ministry of Finance.

The Police Regional Commander in the Omusati Region, Commissioner Ismael Basson, has confirmed that two officers will be deployed to every polling station in the Omusati Region to ensure the safety of voters during the Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections.

The Regional Electoral Officer in the Omusati Region, Elizabeth Shiningayamwe, has announced that preparations for the upcoming elections are in full swing.

Ballot papers arrived in the town of Outapi on Thursday afternoon and will be sent out to all constituencies in the Omusati Region.

The High Commission of Zambia on Saturday celebrated its Independence Day anniversary. 

Zambia and Namibia have a deep relationship spanning many decades, rooted in solidarity and diplomatic relations as well as infrastructure and economic development.

|Khomas Governor Sam Nujoma has clarified the status of upgrading and formalisation of informal settlements across the region.

The Malaysian High Commission has announced that Namibians are now allowed to enter their country for 30 days with no visa approval required.