Peace Corps swears in 30 volunteers for service across Namibia

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Peace Corps Namibia has sworn in 30 volunteers at Okanhandja who will be serving in all the country's 14 regions.

The ceremony was the 53rd group of the Economic Empowerment and Community Health HIV/AIDS Programme, which will see the candidates serving for the next two years.

Conditional B.I.G to support destitute households

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Vulnerable and destitute households in 20 towns and 18 villages in urban and peri-urban areas will receive N$600 from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare's Conditional Basic Income Grant. 

CCN, politicians address key issues before election

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With just 12 days remaining until the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) convened a dialogue with political party leaders in Windhoek.

AI to enhance efficiency not replace jobs

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Artificial intelligence is designed to make work easier, not to replace people's jobs. This assertion was made by Arinze Okafor, co-founder of the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy, during the announcement of a new artificial intelligence course.

Vocational training can transform Namibia's economy

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The Head of Finance and Administration at the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, Gift Kerii, said vocational training has the power to propel Namibia's industrialisation efforts and add value to its natural resources through value addition.

MICT denies role in Beukes' exit from New Era

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The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) says it had nothing to do with former New Era Managing Editor, Johnathan Beukes, leaving the employ of the newspaper.

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.