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March 2026
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Ben Nangomberaised concerns thatILO could face funding-related mandate execution challenges
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“Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, however, raised concerns that the ILO, which sets global labour standards and promotes fair labour practices, could experience challenges in executing its mandate due to funding constraints, and called on member states to honour financial obligations to the body.”
Mining ministry executive director Ben Nangombeechoedthe minister's sentiments about focus and proactive service delivery
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“Mining ministry executive director Ben Nangombe echoed the minister's sentiments, urging staff members to remain focused and proactive in delivering a comprehensive and responsive strategic plan.”
Ben Nangombesaidhaving rehabilitation centres countrywide would be good for the country
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“Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe, at the time, said having rehabilitation centres countrywide would be good for the country.”
Ben Nangombesays mpox declarations are in response toan 80% increase in mpox cases in July
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“Nangombe says these declarations are in response to an 80% increase in mpox cases reported in July, compared to the previous month, signalling the virus' rapid spread beyond traditional endemic regions.”
Ben Nangombestated that since 2012 the collaboration has epitomisedspirit of compassion, dedication and collective effort
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“According to health executive director Ben Nangombe, since 2012 the collaboration has epitomised a spirit of compassion, dedication and collective effort towards a common goal: the betterment of our society through assisting children needing facial reconstructive surgery.”
Ben Nangombecautioned members of the public to refrain fromsharing unverified and outdated information about Covid-19 on social media
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“Nangombe further cautioned members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified and outdated information about Covid-19 on social and other media platforms.”
Namibia's delegation at the UN International Labour Organisation's governing body raised concerns that funding challenges, including a projected deficit of US$52.6 million by end of fiscal year 2024/25 and potential loss of 350 positions, could hamper the ILO's ability to execute its global mandate. The Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations called on member states to honour financial obligations and warned that Namibia, which lacks its own ILO office and depends on technical support from South Africa, risks disproportionate impact from proposed cuts to travel and technical missions.
Namibia's delegation at the UN International Labour Organisation's governing body raised concerns that funding challenges, including a projected deficit of US$52.6 million by end of fiscal year 2024/25 and potential loss of 350 positions, could hamper the ILO's ability to execute its global mandate. The Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations called on member states to honour financial obligations and warned that Namibia, which lacks its own ILO office and depends on technical support from South Africa, risks disproportionate impact from proposed cuts to travel and technical missions.
Construction of a planned 500-bed state hospital in Windhoek's Havana settlement has not yet commenced, two years after a 2024 groundbreaking ceremony, despite being scheduled for 2027 completion. Residents and opposition parties question the project's progress, while the health ministry reports that preliminary infrastructure work including road and utility connections is underway.