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Learni van Wyk

Also known as: Levy van Wyk · William Ian van Wyk · MC-Rein van Wyk · Dante van Wyk · Andrew van Wyk · Boy Tobias van Wyk · Fayonce van Wyk · Charmaine van Wyk · Rieduwaan van Wyk · Anchen van Wyk · Shain van Wyk · Davey van Wyk · Riaan van Wyk · Biggs van Wyk

2020-09-222026-06-25

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. March 2026
  2. New Era

    Learni van Wyk said the latest round of talks made progress

    Source

    In a statement, Namib Mills trade marketing manager Learni van Wyk said the latest round of talks, facilitated by the Office of the Labour Commissioner and Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Fillemon Wise Immanuel, made progress.

    Namib Mills ready to conclude wage agreement
  3. New Era

    Van Wyk said a small number of individuals allegedly breached strike rules by intimidating and threatening employees

    Source

    Van Wyk said a small number of individuals allegedly breached strike rules by intimidating and threatening other employees, and in some cases physically harming them.

    Namib Mills ready to conclude wage agreement
  4. The Namibian

    Learni van Wyk said individuals participated in unlawful actions that breached strike rules

    Source

    "During the course of the industrial action, a small number of individuals participated in unlawful actions that breached strike rules and the laws governing industrial action in Namibia.

    Still no deal for Namib Mills workers
  5. February 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Learni van Wyk says stigma linked to designated HIV-AIDS spaces remains a serious problem in many health facilities

    Source

    HIV-AIDS activist Levy van Wyk says stigma linked to designated HIV-AIDS spaces remains a serious problem in many health facilities, but warns that changes must be carefully planned to avoid unintended harm.

    Former health minister blames contractors for stigmatising HIV room labels
  7. March 2022
  8. The Namibian

    Rieduwaan van Wyk is senior sales executive

    Source

    On entering their showroom in Independence Avenue, senior sales executive Rieduwaan van Wyk welcomed Top Revs and offered his own personal demo-model for a day or two to enjoy and experience what the 1,5L seven-speed CVT gearbox is all about.

    When style comes in style – the Honda Civic sport
  9. September 2020
  10. The Namibian

    Anchen van Wyk launched a range of press-on nails through her brand Stick It

    Source

    Walvis Bay-based nail technician and make-up artist Anchen van Wyk has launched a range of press-on nails through her brand Stick It and says the idea was triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

    Press On with Stick It

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Windhoek remembers Biggs van Wyk, city's longtime observer

    Biggs van Wyk, who sat observing Windhoek's central business district for over two decades, has died at age 83. Politicians and residents paid tribute to the figure, whom many described as a guardian angel or watchman who had become part of the city's identity.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Man convicted of murdering brother awaits sentencing

    Riaan van Wyk (46) was convicted of murdering his brother Frederik van Wyk (47) at Rehoboth in November 2021 by stabbing him in the heart, and of attempting to murder another brother. He will be sentenced on 10 July; he has prior convictions for killing another brother and attempted murder.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Guard accused of B1 murder disrupts own trial in Windhoek High Court

    A former security guard accused of robbing and murdering a colleague while transporting cash was removed from a Windhoek High Court trial after repeatedly disrupting proceedings by claiming he was not charged and that his rights were violated. The judge recorded pleas of not guilty on his behalf in his absence.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 4 June

  1. Karibib Council to sell 100 unserviced plots via joint venture

    The Karibib Town Council plans to dispose of 100 unimproved plots at Usab Extension 6, generating more than N$403 000, through a joint venture with mining company Osino Resources and Development Workshop Namibia. The plots range from 300 to 1 500 square metres, designated for single residential use, with prices between N$3 000 and N$4 700 per plot; objections are due by 30 June.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 11 May

  1. Theodore Shipanga murder trial begins amid courtroom disruptions

    Theodore Shipanga, arrested in November 2011 for the murder of security colleague Shain van Wyk, appeared in Windhoek High Court as his trial commenced, with Judge Eileen Rakow warning him against disrupting proceedings or facing trial in his absence. Shipanga is accused of shooting van Wyk in the head during a cash-in-transit operation between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja, then absconding with N$2.5 million.

    11 May 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Namib Mills ready to conclude wage agreement with workers

    Namib Mills and the Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union have made meaningful progress in wage negotiations and reached broad agreement on substantive wage issues, but talks have stalled after the union introduced items outside the scope of the dispute. The industrial action, which began in January 2026 after months of failed negotiations, involved nearly 700 workers across multiple depots demanding higher wages, housing and transport allowances, and full December bonuses.

    10 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 9 March

  1. Namib Mills strike enters ninth week with no agreement

    Namib Mills workers represented by Naretu have failed to reach a wage deal with the food manufacturer despite four rounds of mediated negotiations, with the union citing threats of disciplinary hearings and what it calls company "arrogance." The company claims it has agreed on wage issues and is ready to end the lockout, but says the union has added demands outside the scope of wage negotiations and blames workers for unlawful strike conduct.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. Former minister says contractors responsible for stigmatising HIV room labels

    Former health minister Kalumbi Shangula said contractors placed labels on HIV treatment rooms during facility construction, and facility heads failed to remove them after handovers, contrary to ministry policy against such labelling. The current health minister has raised concerns about the practice, though HIV activists warn that removing labels without broader system changes could create service delivery problems in already-stretched facilities.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Parliamentary videographer records 28 years of Namibian democracy

    William Ian van Wyk, a systems controller and videographer for the National Assembly for 28 years, ensures all parliamentary proceedings are captured visually for the public record. His work maintains neutrality across all political affiliations and creates a historical archive of Namibia's legislative progress for future generations.

    23 January 2026 · New Era

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