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Internships should not become permanent jobs – Kutondokwa

Youth leader Josephine Kutondokwa says internships should provide young people with practical experience, mentorship and professional exposure, rather than being used as a source of cheap labour. She says clearer standards are needed around internship duration, learning objectives, supervision, working hours, allowances and responsibilities, especially when interns are doing the work of permanent employees.

Residents demand accountability from City of Windhoek

Residents are demanding greater accountability and improved service delivery from the City of Windhoek. Activists say they want city leaders to engage directly with residents at the planned 26 September gathering...

Cybersecurity expert calls for stronger digital protection

Digital strategist Nupresh Soni says Namibia needs stronger cybersecurity measures and effective data-protection laws to safeguard personal information. He says accountability and proper safeguards are necessary to encourage the government and private organisations to take cybersecurity seriously.

Expert warns monopoly could limit consumer choice

Economist Marius Kudumo has warned that reduced competition in Namibia’s cement industry could limit consumer choice and affect development goals. His comments come amid a legal challenge surrounding the approval of the proposed acquisition of Ohorongo Cement.

Namibian, German artists unite for ‘Echoes of the Future’

Namibian and German creatives will come together this Friday for 'Echoes of the Future'. an immersive audio-visual experience at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The free event will explore cultural exchange through music, visual art, movement and storytelling.

Tourists urged to respect wildlife as Namibia marks World Rhino Day

Namibia’s tourism and hospitality sector is calling for greater respect for wildlife as the country prepares to mark World Rhino Day on 22 September. Tourism representative Gitta Paetzold says the growing number of vehicles gathering around wildlife sightings can leave animals anxious and cornered, while tourists should be better informed about responsible behaviour in national parks.

Internships should bridge education and employment – youth leader

Youth leader Donna Gamatham says internships in Namibia should serve as a bridge between education and employment, rather than becoming a source of cheap labour. She says young graduates often accept poor internship conditions because high unemployment leaves them with little bargaining power, and has called for clearer standards on internship duration, supervision, working hours, allowances and responsibilities.

Salt Essential IT urges Namibians to embrace technology and strengthen cyber-awareness

Salt Essential IT’s Grace Kashiwena says Namibians should embrace technology while learning how to recognise cyberthreats and protect their personal information. She says cybersecurity awareness is essential to help individuals, organisations and communities make safer decisions online.

Venaani calls for release of August 26 Holdings audit reports

PDM president McHenry Venaani is calling for the release of audit reports into August 26 Holdings, saying public resources must be subject to accountability and oversight. Venaani says he is not seeking a new investigation, but wants the reports released, with sensitive information potentially discussed by Parliament’s Defence and Security Committee in camera.

Union calls for stronger workplace safety measures

The Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union is raising concern over workplace safety following several worker deaths. General secretary Justina Jonas is calling for stronger occupational health and safety inspections and greater accountability from employers.

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