NAFAU AND BOKOMO NAMIBIA SIGN TWO-YEAR WAGE AGREEMENT

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The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) and Bokomo Namibia have signed a two-year wage agreement granting workers a salary increase of N$1,000 over the period.

Employees within the bargaining unit will receive an across-the-board increase of N$500 effective 1 April to 31 March 2027. 

SWAPO WOMEN’S COUNCIL LAUNCHES TAILORING TRAINING IN |KHOMAS

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The Swapo Party Women's Council, in partnership with various stakeholders, has launched a tailoring training programme aimed at empowering communities in the |Khomas Region.

The programme seeks to equip beneficiaries with skills development.

ZAMBEZI FARMERS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER MEATCO CATTLE REJECTIONS

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Several cattle farmers in the Zambezi Region are seeking answers after they were told that their cattle would not be bought by the Katima Mulilo Meatco abattoir.

This is despite previously having registered and given a date to show up for the sale.

KAVANGO EAST DONATES SHELTER TO NEEDY FAMILY

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The Kavango East Governor's office has donated a decent shelter to a destitute family in Fumbe Village in the Mashare Constituency. 

The governor's office deemed it necessary to provide the family with shelter from the harsh weather conditions.

FAMILY IN ANGUISH OVER MISSING MAN IN WINDHOEK

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The family of Kashanu Iyambo, known as Tuna, is in anguish following the disappearance of their 25-year-old son. Tuna travelled to Windhoek to take up a position at a kapana vendor in Otjomuise but disappeared less than 24 hours after his arrival.

HOME OWNERSHIP SLIPS FROM YOUNG NAMIBIANS

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The prospect of home ownership is becoming increasingly difficult for many young Namibians, particularly in Windhoek, where property prices continue to rise.

INFORMAL WORKERS START DAY BEFORE DAWN

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For hundreds of workers living in Windhoek's informal settlements, the workday begins long before sunrise. Many wake up as early as four o'clock in the morning to secure transport from local bus terminals to their places of employment.

GEINGOS: NO 'DOCTOR' TITLE UNTIL I EARN MY PHD

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Former First Lady Monica Geingos says she will not use the title “Doctor” despite receiving an honorary doctorate.

Geingos made the remarks after being awarded an honorary doctoral degree by the University of Johannesburg on Monday, saying she intends to complete her own PhD before using the title.