Month: May 2024

President Nangolo Mbumba said that it is crucial that Namibia put in relentless effort to create a society that values, safeguards and provides equitable pay, secure working environments and career development for every worker.

Mbumba made these remarks in a media statement on the celebration of the 2024 Workers’ Day, saying it is undeniable that social justice and decent work are not mere ideals but rather essential rights that should be granted to every individual.

‘Through our commitment to social justice and creating opportunities for decent work, we are building a society that is fair and inclusive, allowing all Namibians to flourish. On this occasion, we celebrate the Namibian labour movement’s significant role in shaping our struggle for independence and social justice, and we take a moment to reflect on the progress and challenges that persist in labour rights,’ said the president.

He said Namibia’s commitment to upholding labour rights is a cornerstone of its democratic principles and social just
ice, recognising the inherent dignity and value of all workers.

‘Namibia has enshrined labour rights protections within its Constitution and the government has taken deliberate steps to safeguard these rights and protect workers’ welfare across all sectors by enacting robust laws and policies, he added.

Mbumba however recognised that despite the strides made thus far, the country, particularly the labour fraternity, is still confronted by challenges such as unemployment, disproportionately affecting youth, inflation affecting workers’ livelihoods, informal employment and job insecurity.

‘As the nation continues its journey towards sustainable development and prosperity, I implore all stakeholders to direct their efforts towards ensuring the full realisation of labour rights. We must intensify our efforts to foster an environment that treats every worker with dignity, respect, and fairness, where prosperity is shared by all, together, let us build a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come,’
he said.

The 2024 Workers’ Day is commemorated under the theme; ‘Social Justice and Decent Work for All’, with the main celebration taking place at Rundu in the Kavango East Region.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

A cadet constable in the Namibian Police Force was arrested for fraud, forgery and uttering on Monday in the Oshana region.

This was confirmed by Oshana Head of Community Policing, Chief Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, on Wednesday.

Aiyambo indicated that the suspect, identified as Yule Thomas Nashidhiga, is a 28-year-old man, whose arrest comes a few days before he was set to graduate alongside over a thousand other cadets at the Oshakati Independence Stadium on Monday.

According to Aiyambo, Nashidhiga was arrested at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre in Ondangwa and has already appeared in the Magistrate’s court, where his case was postponed to the 29 August 2024.

He was granted bail of N.dollars 1 500.

‘It is alleged that Nashidhiga submitted a forged Grade 12 certificate when he successfully applied for a job in the Namibia Police Force in the Oshana Region between March and June 2023,’ he said.

He added that the job interview took place in June at Oshakati, after which Nashidhiga was appo
inted as a Cadet Constable.

He attended Basic Police Training at the Pius Joseph Kaundu Police Training Centre in the Omaheke Region.

Aiyambo noted that during the screening and verification process of the qualifications for all the recruits by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, it was discovered that the suspect forged his Grade 12 certificate.

Source: Namibia Press Agency