… 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 …
Funding pressures risk ILO mandate executionNamibia Minute.
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… Former health executive director Ben Nangombe at the time maintained that the project had a clear plan and would be completed by 2027. …
Govt behind schedule on N$2.9bn district hospital- April 2025
… 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. …
Ithete commits to rural electrification- January 2025
… Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe says by 19 January, the country recorded about 3 000 cases, making up 58% of all cases, and the remaining 42% (1 465) comprise individuals who have crossed the border. …
Namibia’s rising malaria crisis linked to cross-border infections – health ministry… Of this amount, 3 493 cases were locally transmitted and 2 496 were imported cases, executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe said at a media conference on Friday. …
Namibia records about 6 000 malaria cases, 28 deaths since December- December 2024
… Ministry of health executive director Ben Nangombe acknowledges health risks faced by mineworkers. …
Uis mine controversy: Dust pollution, blasting damage claims investigated- September 2024
… GOOD IDEA Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe, at the time, said having rehabilitation centres countrywide would be good for the country. …
PDM promises to build 6 rehab, mental health facilities- August 2024
… Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe has confirmed this deveploment. …
Namibia on red alert over mpox- June 2024
… 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. …
Nampharm Foundation celebrates milestonesin child healthcare- February 2024
… This was announced by the health ministry’s executive director, Ben Nangombe, on Wednesday afternoon in a statement. …
Health ministry cautions public on new Covid-19 cases
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ILO funding crisis threatens labour standards work globally
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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.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 26 March
ILO funding crisis threatens labour standards work globally
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.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 27 February
N$2.9bn Windhoek district hospital construction delayed two years
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.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →