COMMITTEE CALLS FOR STRONGER LABOUR LAWS

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations Chairperson, Justina Jonas, has called for stronger enforcement of labour laws and better-resourced institutions to protect workers.

NGURARE PLEDGES QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NAMIBIANS

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said every Namibian deserves access to quality healthcare as the government works to strengthen the country's health system under the NDP 6 plan.

During his visit to the Swakopmund State Hospital, Ngurare said quality healthcare must remain a priority.

GENDEV OPERATIONS HALTED AMID WAGE DISPUTE

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Operations at Gendev Fishing Group remain at a standstill after 600 workers downed tools last Thursday in an ongoing wage dispute.

Negotiations between management and the Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union, NASAWU, are continuing, but no agreement has yet been reached.

GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECT DRIVES RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to using green hydrogen as a driver of rural development, employment and sustainable economic growth during an international monitoring mission at the Dâures Green Hydrogen Village in the Erongo Region. 

CULTURAL ARTEFACTS RETURN HOME FROM SWITZERLAND

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A collection of cultural artefacts, linked to railway workers and communities affected by colonial rule, has been returned home from Switzerland after more than 120 years.

SANKWASA WARNS LOCAL AUTHORITIES AGAINST EXPECTING BAILOUTS

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has warned local authorities that fail to submit audited financial statements, collect outstanding revenue, and improve service delivery that they should not expect government bailouts or funds.

WALVIS BAY GETS N$1.6M DIALYSIS UNIT

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The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure are forced to travel long distances or rely on private facilities for life-saving dialysis.

MONDESA WOODWORKING PROJECT CREATES JOBS FOR YOUTH

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What began as a small woodworking project in Mondesa, Swakopmund, has grown into a source of livelihood for several young men seeking a better future.

39-year-old Arnoldus Hoakhaob started Inspired Wood Craft more than five years ago with the intention of teaching men and women furniture making.