The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations says expanding social protection to workers in the informal economy has emerged as a key government priority.
He said this on a message delivered on his behalf at an International Social Security Forum on Monday.
Furnmart and Home Corporation employees have embarked on a nationwide work stoppage, demanding a salary adjustment of 8% and a conducive working environment.
After more than a century of craftsmanship and legacy, one of Namibia's most iconic names in custom-made jewellery, Adrian & Meyer, is closing its doors.
The owner, Rolf Adrian, announced that the business will shut down at the end of July after being in operation for more than a hundred years.
The Eenhana Vocational Training Centre (EVTC) continues to equip young people with the skills needed to innovate, create, and lead in a rapidly changing labour market.
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has resolved to update a database of unemployed and skilled persons to absorb some into government projects undertaken in the region.
The move follows a recent community demonstration at the Kalkfeld settlement where they demanded jobs and better services.
Unfair dismissals and retrenchments account for the highest number of labour complaints filed.
This was revealed by Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla during an interview on the One-on-One news show.
In light of Botswana's rising youth unemployment crisis, which is estimated to be just below 40%, the country’s new generation is resorting to hustling as a means of survival and success.
Twenty-two unemployed young people from the Omaheke Region are being trained in scriptwriting and filmmaking production to enable them to participate actively in the economic mainstream.
The training is being hosted by the NBC Drama School programme in Gobabis.
Fifty Namibians have been shortlisted for jobs under the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board's (NIPDB) joint initiative with MSC Cruises at Walvis Bay.
Workers under the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) marked Workers’ Day at Walvis Bay, renewing calls for fair wages and decent working conditions amid technological transitions.
