SA hospitality workers waiting on new minimum wage

The much spoken about minimum wage in South Africa, is set to generate heated debate in the near future. This comes after the Department of Labour announced that minimum wage for South Africa’s hospitality sector will be revised upward with effect from July 1, 2018. ...Read More

MSF appeals for financial assistance to fight Ebola in DRC

Johannesburg - Doctors Without Borders in Southern Africa has appealed for financial assistance to help the Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo. ...Read More

Male circumcision campaign gets positive response

Windhoek - The Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) in Namibia is receiving a positive response this year as women, traditional leaders and other community members are participating in mobilising men for the programme. ...Read More

Namibia works to level the field for persons with disabilities

Windhoek - Namibians living with disabilities have said they face daily discrimination and barriers that restrict them from meaningful participation in society on an equal basis. ...Read More

Need for political will to address Down syndrome challenges

Windhoek - Natalia Mwelitota of Okonyota in Ruacana constituency in Namibia’s northern Omusati region was born with almond-shaped eyes, small, flat nose, and a round, flattened face. Even though she can walk and play with other children, she cannot communicate properly as she is hearing-impaired. ...Read More