The National Assembly has commenced with the debate on the appointment of 13 members to the Eighth Employment Equity Commission to serve for a term of three years.

The Employment Equity Commission has commenced with public review hearings to assess employers' compliance with Namibia's affirmative action laws.

The hearings allow employers to explain shortcomings in their affirmative action reports and outline measures to promote equal opportunities in the workplace.

The National Assembly has commenced with the debate on the appointment of 13 members to the 8th Employment Equity Commission to serve for a term of three years.

Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel has moved a motion seeking parliament's approval for the appointment of additional and replacement members of the 8th Employment Equity Commission.

The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has concluded another session of its review panel hearing in Windhoek.

Out of 11 hearings, four cases were successful and granted compliance certificates, while seven cases were unsuccessful with final orders issued disapproving the affirmative action reports.

For the first time in the history of the Employment Equity Commission (EEC), 18 employers appeared before the Review Panel due to non-compliance with the Affirmative Action Act last week.