Donald Matthys

Namibia

Journalist at Namibia Economist

Journalist @thenamibian, Blogger @namibinsider 🏳️‍🌈🇳🇦🇵🇸 I generally don’t care about things that much

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Nama leaders, LPM slam Genocide Remembrance Day

5 days ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

As the government gears up for the inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May, the Nama community has demanded fresh genocide negotiations. The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) says the joint declaration agreed upon by former German and Namibian governments in 2021 “has failed, morally and politically”. “It [2021 negotiations] was concluded without the consent of the affected communities, rejects binding reparations and fails to fully acknowledge the scope of the historical injustice.
Trump's tariff threat: Namibia's diamonds face deep cut

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

Namibia’s diamond industry may be pushed into deeper crisis if United States (US) president Donald Trump pushes ahead with implementing an export tariff of 21% on Namibia. Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Johannes !Gawaxab says the country’s diamond sector is already struggling with declining global demand and mounting competition from lab-grown alternatives.
First gentleman defends Presidency’s oil and gas oversight

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has defended the placement of oil and gas projects directly under the office of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. In a recent report by OneAfrica TV, Ndaitwah said the decision to place the critical portfolio within the Presidency was to safeguard it from corruption. Speaking at a student workshop held at Triumphant College in Windhoek, Ndaitwah said the oil and gas sector is one that is easily corruptible.
Common-sense must prevail, Ngurare tells EDs

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has called on executive directors (EDs) of various government ministries to think outside the box and prioritise implementation of government projects. Addressing officials in Windhoek on Wednesday, Ngurare said while theories are important, EDs must be deliberate, proactive and practical in all carrying out their duties. “Unnecessary bureaucracy must fall and common sense must prevail.
Deducting from employee tips unlawful, says Govt

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations says it is unlawful for employers to deduct gratuities employees receive from their salaries. This comes after reports that Hotel De Duine at Henties Bay and Swakopmund Abattoir issued an agreement requiring employees to declare their daily gratuities and amounts earned for service to be deducted from their monthly salaries.
Entrepreneurship key to transforming tourism

3 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

Newly appointed minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says entrepreneurship remains at the core of transformation in the tourism industry. Ashipala-Musavyi’s comments came from a statement read on her behalf by deputy minister Jenelly Matundu at the press release launch of the 14th edition of the annual Tourism and Trade Expo on Thursday at Okahandja. The expo will be held at the Okahandja Stadium from 29 April to 3 May.
Itula calls for stronger official opposition powers in Namibia

3 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

Leader of the official opposition, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula, is calling for greater authority and clearly defined powers for the official opposition, saying that the current framework leaves the role weak and ineffective. Itula, however, did not confirm whether his party will occupy the office with its perks.
Namibia: New Justice Minister Takes On Hospitality Sector Over Alleged Worker Exploitation

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Donald Matthys

Newly appointed minister of justice and labour relations Wise Immanuel has taken a firm stand against "a growing trend of employee exploitation in Namibia's hospitality sector". Alleged exploitative labour practices at De Duine Hotel at Henties Bay surfaced on social media last week, after a controversial gratuity policy was seemingly imposed on waiting staff.
New justice minister takes on hospitality sector over alleged worker exploitation

4 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

Newly appointed minister of justice and labour relations Wise Immanuel has taken a firm stand against “a growing trend of employee exploitation in Namibia’s hospitality sector”. Alleged exploitative labour practices at De Duine Hotel at Henties Bay surfaced on social media last week, after a controversial gratuity policy was seemingly imposed on waiting staff.
Meatco, TransNamib a cancer - economists

4 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Donald Matthys

Economists are branding companies like Meatco and TransNamib as “a cancer” draining national resources and stalling economic progress. Minister of finance and social grants management Erica Shafudah on Thursday tabled the 2025/26 national budget, allocating N$100 million to the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) and N$320 million to national rail services operator TransNamib in yet another effort to keep the struggling entities afloat.