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INTERVIEW | Labour Activist Herbert Jauch on the Wage Agreement
The recent agreement between the government and bargaining unions representing civil servants for a salary increment has been met with mixed feelings, with some noting it was done in bad faith. Already some unions feel the deal sealed for a 3% increment on basic salary across the board, 11% on…
INTERVIEW | Role of African women in national discourse
African women can pride themselves in knowing they have kept the informal sector afloat and contributed to its economic growth. Apart from economic strides Rosa Namises, the National Director of Women Solidarity Namibia and a Women and Gender Activist, reflected on some of the achievements of African women as part…
INTERVIEW: Dr Kalumbi Shangula on the Monkey Pox outbreak
As more cases of Monkey Pox continue to be detected in some countries around the world, Namibia too, is monitoring the movement of the outbreak. The recent Monkey Pox outbreak was first identified in the UK and the virus began to be detected across Europe - with public health agencies…
Sanet Steenkamp on Namibian School Holiday
Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp has clarified the recent announcement by the Education Ministry regarding the amendments to the Namibian school calendar for 2022.
INTERVIEW| Sara Mezui Engo on FIMA
Discussions on the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) as a necessary tool for financial stability were unpacked by various experts from NAMFISA, Sanlam, Capricon Asset Management, Old Mutual and the Retirement Fund of Namibia (RIFN). Among the panellists was the chairperson of the Retirement Fund of Namibia (RFIN), Sara…
INTERVIEW | Dr. Gurvy Kavei - authored of Introduction to Blockchain Technolgy & Cryptocurrencies
The advent of Bitcoin in 2011 marked the turning point of the fourth industrial revolution, particularly in the financial industry and since then thousands of altcoins and stable coins have arrived on the global stage. Understanding and clarity of how these technologies work, remains limited to a few experts privy…
INTERVIEW: Outcome of the 17th NANSO National Students Congress
The Namibia National Students Organisation NANSO has concluded with its 17th National Students Congress (NSC) in Windhoek. The NSC was held under the theme "Reshaping Education Post-Pandemic: Enhancing Organisational Capacity - Fostering Unity". For more details Radio Current Affairs Soini Negongo spoke to Dorthea Nangolo the new National Spokesperson of…
INTERVIEW: Deputy Commissioner Veikko Armas on the increase of drugs in prisons
The Namibian Correctional Service is experiencing an alarming increase in incidents of smuggling of contraband into correctional facilities. For this reason, the Windhoek Correctional Facility which is the hardest hit by the surge has launched a campaign to create awareness about the dangers of smuggling contraband into correctional facilities. For…
Child Labour in Namibia
Children in Namibia are subjected to the worst forms of child labor, including in commercial sexual exploitation situations sometimes as a result of human trafficking. Children are also engaged in domestic work and street work. For more on this Elifas Bonifatius spoke to Petrina Nghidengwa, the Deputy Director at the…
Labour Ministry on health and safety at the workplace
EMPLOYERS are still reluctant to fully comply with the provisions of the basic conditions of employment and occupational health and safety under the Labour Act. This was revealed by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation. Ministry Inspectors have visited 1 027 workplaces to investigate their conditions of…
INTERVIEW| IPPR on MPs disclosure of assets -Bradley Tjongarero
The disclosure of assets and interests by Members of Parliament has been a contentious issue for a very long time, as another deadline for MPs to submit their details has passed. By April 30th every year, all parliamentarians must submit declarations of their assets and interests to the Secretary of…
Onesmus Joseph on World Intellectual Property week
Namibia joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Intellectual Property week to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. World Intellectual Property 2022 recognises the huge potential of young people to find new and better solutions that support the transition…
Cryptocurrency in Namibia
Digital Currency will soon be in trade worldwide and already some countries are making strides in digital currency. Namibia too is exploring this space and although its central bank has not yet legalised trade in Cryptocurrency, it has not prevented individuals from venturing into it. As with many new inventions,…
RCA Interview with Dr. Sindano on NamSONA2022
President Hage Geingob will deliver his State of the Nation Address at Parliament today. The SONA is a speech which is delivered during the committee stage of the debates on the annual Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly, in accordance with Article 32 (2) of the Namibian Constitution. During the…