NAMIB MILLS AND NARETU REACH 2025/2026 WAGE SETTLEMENT

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Namib Mills and the Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) have confirmed the details of a wage settlement for the 2025/2026 financial year, a day after the parties announced the end of the prolonged labour dispute that disrupted operations at one of the country's largest food producers.

HOUSING, LAND DELIVERY TOP PRIORITY FOR CITY OF WINDHOEK

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Housing and land delivery emerged as a top priority as the City of Windhoek began its annual strategic review and budget session for the 2026/2027 financial year, assessing progress under the municipality's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

GAMBLING INDUSTRY REMAINS TIGHTLY REGULATED SECTOR

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The gambling industry remains a regulated sector with significant fiscal and socio-economic implications. 

Therefore, regulatory oversight and revenue administration processes must be conducted in a well-coordinated manner. 

RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE HEAVILY CONCENTRATED IN |KHOMAS AND ERONGO

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Over 50% of Namibia's research infrastructure is concentrated in the |Khomas and Erongo Regions, while no research facilities exist in Hardap, Ohangwena, and Kavango West regions. 

These are part of findings contained in the just-launched Namibia's Research Infrastructure Survey Report.

TUCNA-AFFILIATED UNIONS REJECT COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

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The public service unions affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) rejected the recently concluded collective agreement between the government and other labour unions, describing the process as unlawful and not conducted in good faith.

International Mother Language Day

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As Namibia marked International Mother Language Day, Khoekhoegowab was spotlighted for preservation.
Census data shows Khoekhoegowab is spoken in only 8.7% of |Khomas households, compared to Oshikwanyama at 21%, Afrikaans at 14.9%, and Oshindonga at 10.9%.