Namibia: Nujoma - EEC Needs More Time - South Africa Today

Source: South Africa Today
Author: Sat Southern Africa

Swakopmund -- Labour minister Uutoni Nujoma has sought approval in the National Assembly to reappoint the Employment Equity Commissioner, advocate Otniel Podewiltz, whose term expires at the end of this month.

The EEC was established to enquire whether a relevant employer has adopted and is implementing an affirmative action plan, and whether any affirmative action plan or measures meet the objectives of and take actions prescribed by the law.

The EEC also addresses imbalances at the workplace...