OMUTHIYA – The Omuthiya Town Council (OTC) has initiated a program to create a job seeker database, registering 168 unemployed residents within the town’s boundaries. OTC spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge explained that this registry will facilitate temporary employment opportunities for tasks like cleaning and beautification of the town.
According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), aims to provide employment on a first-come, first-served basis. Similarly, the Tsumeb Municipality has been addressing youth unemployment, having recorded over 4,000 job seekers in the last two years. Tsumeb’s spokesperson, Stella Nangolo, detailed their approach of employing locals for tasks such as park and cemetery maintenance and providing contract workers to companies like Dundee. Nangolo highlighted the challenge of managing expectations from non-residents seeking employment, leading to a shift in their strategy to directly recruit unemployed individuals for temporary contract work in specific Tsumeb locations.
ONGWEDIVA – The Namibian Police Force’s regional commanders in Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, and Omusati have pledged to maintain a strong presence during the festive season to combat crime. This commitment was made at a donation event on Tuesday, where Rani Company contributed soft drinks worth N.dollars 40,000 to aid the police’s efforts.
According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), the donation, distributed at the Oshiko roadblock, is meant to ensure police officers stay hydrated and well-supported throughout their operations. Each region will receive drinks valued at N.dollars 10,000 for use at their roadblocks during the safety operation, which commenced on November 17, 2023, and will continue until January 17, 2024. Dharani emphasized the importance of well-being for police officers, especially since they have been continuously active since the COVID-19 outbreak. Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, the Regional Commander of Oshana Namibian Police Force, expressed gratitude for the timely donation, ensuring that it will be managed effectively to cater to all officers during their shifts.