Government officials, labour representatives, and mining industry stakeholders have gathered in Windhoek to discuss ways of promoting decent work in Namibia's mining sector.
This is amid growing concerns over labour practices, worker welfare, and governance within the industry.
In February 2024, Namibia was greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing framework.
Namibia has now remediated its strategic deficiencies and will be subjected to an onsite assessment by the Africa Joint Group.
Newly elected councillors of the United Democratic Front have been urged to prioritise service delivery and ethical leadership as they assume office.
This comes as party president Hendrik Gaobaeb addressed councillors during an induction convention aimed at strengthening governance and accountability.
The Omaheke Region is set to host a career fair on the 21st February, exposing learners and the youth to career paths of their choice.
The career fair chairperson, Violet Simataa, urged young people from the Omaheke Region to attend the event to connect with key education and training institutions.
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) is implementing a 3-year strategic plan to ensure that it remains an effective and sustainable institution.
