Labour

The contract labour system that moved men south to the mines and farms, and the general strike of 1971 and 1972 that broke it.

Part of Namibia

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2013-05-10 - Namibia Grappling With Unemployment. While the country's joblessness rate is at 27 per cent, a major concern is actually the number of unemployed youth. Those between the ages of 16 and 35, make up almost half of those without jobs. CCTV's Fahmida Miller takes a look at how the Namibian government is trying to combat unemployment.
2013-09-25 - Methealth Namibia employees on strike. Labour force strikes are surely becoming part of the norm in the country. In 2013 alone, the country has seen demonstrations emerging from one company to another, month after month. And just when everyone thought the strike season had passed, the alarm has gone off again.
2014-09-10 - Union calls for Minimum Wage for Domestic workers. Despite the complex nature of regulating the industry, the Namibian Employers' Federation is in favour of a minimum wage for Domestic Workers in Namibia. The News on One spoke to the NEF following the announcement by the Namibia Domestic and Allied Workers Union earlier this week that a decent wage structure for Domestic Workers is necessary, and that the union intends to start a process to getting this in place.
2014-12-18 - NAMPA: WHK Minimum wage for domestic workers 18 Dec 2014. Domestic workers will from next April earn no less than N.dollars 7.02 per hour, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare announced on Wednesday. Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Alpheus Muheua said during a media conference here that domestic workers should not be paid less than N.dollars 56.21 per day.
2015-05-20 - Namibia Minimum Wage: Domestic Workers Monthly Wages Doubled. The move has however been met with mixed reactions. Some say it is unsustainable, while the union representing the workers argues it is still too little.
2015-06-17 - Union wants more recognition of domestic workers. More can be done to protect the rights of Domestic Workers says the Namibian Domestic and Allied Workers Union. The Union today expressed gratefulness towards government for certain achievements in the interest of local domestic workers. They however stressed that more can be done. The Union called on government to join the International Labour Organization in declaring 16 June a public holiday for domestic workers annually.
2015-09-29 - NAMPA: Sibinda San left out? 29 September 2015 hd. A group of marginalised San people living at Kya-re-can resettlement village in the Sibbinda Constituency are claiming that Government relocated them to that area without providing sustainable public services. The community, which is made up of 100 San-speaking people, was relocated to the Waya-Waya area from the Macara-van informal settlement at Katima Mulilo in 2011.
2016 - NAM16-399 Menschen-auf-dem-Trottoir. Busy pedestrians on the sidewalk in Windhoek-Katutura.
2016-06-28 - Truck drivers demand government intervention in the transport industry. Looms in the trucking sector after long distance truck drivers approached the Namibia Commercial, Catering, Food and Allied Workers Union to pressurize government into introducing regulations for the sector. The Transport and Taxi Union on the other hand is of the opinion that this action could lead to job losses.
2016-06-28 - Truck drivers demand government intervention in the transport industry. Looms in the trucking sector after long distance truck drivers approached the Namibia Commercial, Catering, Food and Allied Workers Union to pressurize government into introducing regulations for the sector. The Transport and Taxi Union on the other hand is of the opinion that this action could lead to job losses.
2016-08-23 - Youth unemployment in Namibia remains far too high. Unemployment in our country especially amongst the youth remains high. Globally almost one in every seven youth are actively looking for work. Two thirds of the youth in developing economies are without work and not studying. This was highlighted during the International Youth Day held in Windhoek.
2016-08-23 - Youth unemployment in Namibia remains far too high. Unemployment in our country especially amongst the youth remains high. Globally almost one in every seven youth are actively looking for work. Two thirds of the youth in developing economies are without work and not studying. This was highlighted during the International Youth Day held in Windhoek.
2016-09-21 - Mineworkers Union of Namibia protest for salary increases. Langer Henrich workers protesting at mine headquarters at Swakopmund for salary increases.
2017-05-19 - Shoprite-Namibia could face countrywide consumer boycott over labour dispute - NBC. Shoprite-Namibia could face countrywide consumer boycott over labour dispute.
2017 - Mopane worm. Oshetu Community Market, Windhoek, Namibia.
2017-06-30 - Shoprite workers call on Namibians to boycott the retailer - NBC. Shoprite workers call on Namibians to boycott the retailer.
2017-09-16 - Investors urged to assist in reducing youth unemployment in Namibia-NBC. Investors urged to assist in reducing youth unemployment in Namibia.
2017-11-17 - Husab mine workers demand management, put in place a proper salary structure - NBC. Husab mine workers demand management, put in place a proper salary structure.
2018-02-18 - Workers unions in Walvis Bay request for fishing rights - NBC. Workers unions in Walvis Bay request for fishing rights.
2018-12-18 - Iilonga described as Namibia's father of trade unions - NBC. A report on Iilonga described as Namibia's father of trade unions.
2018-12-18 - Iilonga described as Namibia's father of trade unions - NBC. A report on Iilonga described as Namibia's father of trade unions.
2019-09-12 - Union condemns phosphate mining in the Namibian seas. The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) alongside the National Union of Namibian.
2019-12-10 - APRM identifies youth unemployment in Namibia as a serious problem-NBC. Coverage of APRM identifies youth unemployment in Namibia as a serious problem.
2019-12-17 - Retrenched Fishermen speak out against corruption. During an anti-corruption march at Walvis Bay recently, some of the fishermen who were retrenched from their jobs have claimed that their unfair dismissal was a result of the fishing quota scandal that rocked Namibia's fishing industry. According to them some of their colleagues lost their lives and their homes as a result of their retrenchment.
2019-12-17 - Retrenched Fishermen speak out against corruption. During an anti-corruption march at Walvis Bay recently, some of the fishermen who were retrenched from their jobs have claimed that their unfair dismissal was a result of the fishing quota scandal that rocked Namibia's fishing industry. According to them some of their colleagues lost their lives and their homes as a result of their retrenchment.
2020-01-30 - Namibia Agricultural Union's Drought Relief Fund receives N$585 000 from NBL-NBC. Namibia Agricultural Union's Drought Relief Fund receives N$585 000 from NBL.
2020-02-03 - Samherji vessels leave Namibian workers high and dry-NBC. A report on Samherji vessels leave Namibian workers high and dry.
2020-04-09 - Basil Read, Bulk Mining Explosives Namibia to retrench workers -NBC. Coverage of Basil Read, Bulk Mining Explosives Namibia to retrench workers.
2020-07-09 - Contract Labour System: NAMIBIAN HISTORY. I am not a slow talker mis amores.
2020-08-16 - About 87 mine workers so far tested positive for COVID-19 in Namibia. Coverage of About 87 mine workers so far tested positive for COVID-19 in Namibia.
2020-12-03 - Namibian Rössing Mine Workers Face Covid-19 & Attacks From China National Uranium Corporation. Namibian mine workers who are members of the Mineworkers Union Of Namibia Rössing Union branch have faced attacks on their healthcare during the covid pandemic and union busting tactics.
2020-12-31 - The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) Rossing Branch & The Struggle of The Namibian Working Class. Namibian labor lawyer Hewat Beukes who represents the the Miners Union of Namibia Rossing branch leaders talks about their case. They have been terminated by the state owned China National Uranium Corporation Limited (CNUC) when they had refused to accept concessions including healthcare benefits and bribes. The nine leaders were terminated by the company in a union busting move to destroy the union.
2021-01-07 - Striking Shoprite workers ask Namibians to get involved - NBC. Striking Shoprite workers ask Namibians to get involved.
2021-02-09 - Letter To Chinese Pres Xi-Jinping From Mineworkers Union Of Namibia Rossing Leaders & CNNC. The Mineworkers Union Of Namibia Rossing Branch leaders chair Johannes Hamutenya and Secretary George Martin report on recent developments in their struggle against their illegal firing as well as seven other executive members.
2021-03-02 - Stop Chinese Union Busting! Namibian Mineworkers Union Swakop Uranium Miners Protest Bosses Attacks. Namibia Mineworkers Union Swakop uranium mine workers protested over the importation of 17 unskilled Chinese laborers replacing Namibian Mineworkers Union members. This is the second MUN uranium mine where Chinese owners have brought in Chinese workers to illegally replace Namibian workers violating union contracts and Namibian labor laws.
2021-04-13 - Seattle APRI Panel On The Mineworkers Union Of Namibia Rossing Mine Leaders Struggle For Justice. Namibian Mineworkers Union Rossing branch union leaders reported about their dismissal at a meeting of the Seattle chapter of the APRI on April 10, 2021. The nine Rossing branch mine union leaders were fired after the Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC took over the mine and demanded economic concessions including for their healthcare and also brought in Chinese workers disregarding the union contract and labor law in Namibia.
2021-04-22 - Report On Namibia Fired MUN Rossing Union Branch Leadership Labor Arbitration. Nine fired Namibian Mineworkers Union Rossing Branch leaders had a labor arbitration on their firing in September 2020.This is a report on their firing by the Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC in September 2020 and a labor arbitration that took place on 4/21/21. The next one will be held in June 2021. Chinese replacement workers were also brought in a union busting move.
2021-07-13 - Namibia Shop Steward Monica Paulse Fights For Justice & Contract Labor. Monica Paulse who was a shop steward at the Namibia Jumbo Charcoal Company talks about her struggle to defend herself and other workers and her firing by the company. Companies in Namibia are using contract labor to attack unionization and those workers who stand up for their rights.
2021-07-30 - Namibia MUN Karibib Best Cheer Marble Workers Face Union Busting From Chinese Owner. Namibian marble workers who are member of the Mineworkers Union Of Namibia MUN went on strike at the Karibib mine for better health and safety conditions as well as a bigger housing alliance. The Best Cheer company which is owned by a Chinese company brought in Chinese workers to use as strikebreakers.
2021-07-31 - The Union Busting War On Namibian Workers. The Namibian Mineworkers are under attack. There is a union busting campaign aimed at destroying the Mineworkers Union of Namibia and this has segments of their struggles in the Namibian mines.
2021-08-01 - The Attack On Namibian Labor Lawyer Hewat Beukes & The Namibian Working Class. Namibian labor lawyer Hewat Beukes reports on his life with his wife Erica and the personal attack on him by the Namibian government. The SWAPO government officials have illegally shut off his water and electricity to his home because of his role in representing the MUN Rossing union branch executives who have been improperly dismissed by the state owned Chinese National Nuclear Corporation.
2021-08-02 - Chinese Investors Wage Union Busting War On Namibian MUN Mine Workers. Namibian workers face a re-colonization by massive Chinese state and private investment particularly in the extractive mining industry. Protests, strikes and frontal attacks on local unoin leaders and members of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia are taking place throughout the country. Namibian MUN members have also been organizing a fightback and defense of labor and democratic rights on the job.
2021-08-07 - Africa, Namibian MUN Miners & Union Busting By Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC. The continuing attack on the Miners Union Of Namibia MUN Rossing branch executive who were fired by the Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC has escalated with an attack on the union lawyer Hewat Beukes. His home was surrounded by police and his water and electricity was shut off. This brazen attack on Beukes and his family is a threat not only to the miners but many other unions and unionists he represents including the Namibian United Fisherman.
2021-08-14 - Xi-Jinping Union Buster! Rehire Namibian Rossing Mine Unionists & Hands Off Lawyer Hewat Beukes!. As part of an international day of action on August 13, 2021, a rally was held in front of the San Francisco Chinese consulate to demand the rehiring of the the 9 fired union leaders of the Namibian Rossing mine. The mine is majority owned by the state controlled Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC.
2022-02-20 - Namibian Workers Advice Center Western Region Launched By Dismissed Rossing Mine Union Leadership. They discuss the recent arbitration and the conditions of Namibian workers. The interview was done on 2/16/22. The launching of this centre by the fired union leadership of the mine owned by the state controlled China National Nuclear Corporation CNNC is a historic development. These workers are now not only fighting the bosses at the CNNC but other union busters throughout Nambia.
2022-03-13 - Chinese State Owned CNNC In Namibia Fires 2nd Rossing Union Chair In Union Busting Campaign. The Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC which owns the Namibia Rossing uranium mine fired 9 union branch leaders of the Mine Workers Union Of Namibia. Following these terminations which are being appealed, a new branch chair Edwardo Baptista was elected and he was also fired for incidents that took place four years earlier at a previous employer. He is interviewed in this program about his illegal termination by the company.
2022-05-12 - LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT DISTRESS IN NAMIBIA. Government Information Centre Panel Discussion 12 May 2022.
2022-07-08 - Youth unemployment in Namibia is 41.6%. Youth unemployment is a cause for concern in Africa.
2022-07-19 - Planned strike at Cheetah Cement postponed to Thursday - nbc. The Mine Workers Union of Namibia - MUN has postponed a planned strike at Cheetah Cement as management said the Union failed to adhere to section 74 of the Labour Act when they drafted the notice. The strike, the MUN says will therefore only take place on Thursday.
2022-08-04 - NovaNam workers strike over wage dispute - nbc. Factory workers of the NovaNam Fishing Company at Lüderitz have downed tools since Monday over a wage dispute.
2022-08-17 - TransNamib workers embark on nationwide strike - nbc. A report on TransNamib workers embark on nationwide strike. arlier this week, over a pay dispute. At Otjiwarongo all 78 employees voted in favour of the strike.
2022-08-17 - TransNamib workers embark on nationwide strike - nbc. A report on TransNamib workers embark on nationwide strike. arlier this week, over a pay dispute. At Otjiwarongo all 78 employees voted in favour of the strike.
2022-09-26 - Etosha Fishing workers protest against alleged ill-treatment from management. /Ketemba Tjipepa Workers from Etosha Fishing in Walvis Bay last week, staged a peaceful demonstration against alleged ill-treatment and unfair labour practices by the company's management. In the petition the employees said that they were not happy with how the company handles their working contracts, housing allowances and what they call the unfair dismissal of employees.
2022-10-03 - Four fishing companies at Walvis Bay take legal action against workers- nbc. Four fishing companies at Walvis Bay take legal action against workers.
2022-10-09 - Union Busting & Class Struggle in Namibia with MUN Rossing Branch Secretary George Martin. George Martin is the fired Miners Union Of Namibia Rossing Branch Secretary. He along with other Rossing mining union leaders were illegally fired in by the state owned Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC. He talk about the over two years of stalling by the CNNC of their discharges and how the company and other companies are engaged in a national union busting campaign throughout Namibia.
2023-01-25 - EU eyes Namibia's rare metals! Visit of the Circular Economy Project Rent A Drum. Coverage of EU eyes Namibia's rare metals.
2023-01-31 - Mineworkers Union of Namibia sign wage agreement with Swakop Uranium- nbc. The agreement will see employees within the bargaining unit receiving N$5000 dollars on their basic salaries this year.
2023-02-16 - INTERVIEW, Labour Expert Herbert Jauch on City of Windhoek's temporary workers' strike - nbc. The City of Windhoek's temporary workers downed tools since Monday demanding permanent employment. Some of the employees on strike claim they have been on contract for over 30 years without benefits.
2023-02-20 - Namibia tackles unemployment- nbc. Coverage of Namibia tackles unemployment.
2023-02-20 - Namibia tackles unemployment- nbc. Coverage of Namibia tackles unemployment.
2023-03-03 - THE DAILY ROUNDUP WITH NINA, The state of labour relations in Namibia - nbc. The state of labour relations in the country is once again under the spotlight, with industrial action across various sectors, the degradation of employees by whipping in return for loans and the redeployment of workers after exposing expired goods being sold to consumers are just some of the issues currently being faced by employees.
2023-03-16 - Youth unemployment addressed service recruitment-nbc. The Namibia Correctional Services has commenced the process of recruiting 300 new intakes, while the Namibian Police will recruit an additional 1.
2023-08-20 - Youth unemployment matter of great concern - nbc. UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo has emphasised that the issue of youth unemployment in Namibia is a matter of great concern and has the potential to evolve into a significant threat if left unattended.
2023-08-31 - Investors welcome to aid Namibia's youth unemployment - nbc. Any investor who would help the government alleviate unemployment among the youth and create industries in Namibia is welcome. This was the central emphasis during a courtesy meeting between President Hage Geingob and Clemens Tönnies.
2023-11-02 - Namibian Workers Speak Out On Union Busting, Housing and The Fight For Health and Safety. Namibian workers are under attack as the country has been re-colonized and workers face union busting, a massive housing crisis and dangerous health and safety conditions. Although the country has massive mineral wealth including uranium, copper, marble and lithium this has been captured by foreign companies and there is unemployment of over 50% with massive corruption.
2024-01-31 - A Breakthrough In Record Access: Namibia's Archival App. Mindsinaction, along with the National Information Workers Association of Namibia (NIWAN) and the education ministry, introduced the Namibia Archival Application at the National Archives of Namibia.
2024 - A woman tailoring in a local boutique 04. A woman tailoring in a local boutique in Katutura. Using materials, woman put together clothes for different functions such as wedding, general fashion, birthdays etc.
2024-07-11 - Beifang Mining Technology Services has officially recognized the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN). ) as the sole bargaining agent for workers at Rössing Uranium Ltd and Swakop Uranium Pty Ltd.
2024-11-24 - RCA INTERVIEW, National Minimum Wage - nbc. The national minimum wage for all Namibian workers has increased to N$18 per hour. The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, announced in a statement that the new national minimum wage will be effective from 1 January next year. For an analysis on how the minimum wage will affect the employers, Milcah Negongo spoke to Terrence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia.
2025-01-27 - MUN Podcast Labour Study Certificate Program. Alert! Welcome to our weekly podcast! We're excited to update you on our latest activities and give you an inside look at what's happening within the (MUN). This week, we're diving into the Program offered by MUN, through the Labour Resource and Research Institute. The best part? MUN will fully cover the cost of training for its members! Stay tuned to learn more, and don't miss out application forms are available right here.
2025-02-03 - Empowering the voices of mining and energy sector workers. The hashtag is dedicated to improving your working conditions.
2025-02-11 - Critical issue of Kombat mining. ‍‍ The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), under the leadership of Comrade Reginald Kock, Northern Regional Organizer, has been actively addressing labor-related challenges at Kombat Mine.
2025-03-18 - MUN Legal Plan. Catch today's as we explore.
2025-03-25 - MUN Death Benefit. Your membership with the isn't just about support it's about protection. Get a death benefit as a paid-up member.
2025-03-26 - TUCNA concerned over justice and labour ministry merger - nbc. The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA), Mahongora Kavihuha, has voiced concerns regarding the recent merger of the Ministries of Justice and Labour.
2025-03-26 - TUCNA concerned over justice and labour ministry merger - nbc. The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA), Mahongora Kavihuha, has voiced concerns regarding the recent merger of the Ministries of Justice and Labour.
2025-05-08 - NARETU supports striking workers with 70% salary payout - nbc. The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) has stepped in to pay 70% of their monthly salary to the striking employees of Pretorius Plant Hire.
2025-05-08 - NARETU supports striking workers with 70% salary payout - nbc. The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) has stepped in to pay 70% of their monthly salary to the striking employees of Pretorius Plant Hire.
2025-05-15 - Namibia Swakopmund International Workers Day Action 5/1 To Demand Justice & Human Rights For Workers. On International Workers Day, a May Day 2025 march was held by workers in Swakopmund, Nambia. The action was initiated by the NAWSU Eagle Security workers at the Husab mine which is owned by the China General Nuclear Power Group. Many of the jobs have been contracted out by CGNP and also at the same contracting out has taken place Rossing mine.
2025-06-12 - Namibia records four child labour cases - nbc. Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor.
2025-07-24 - Etosha Fishing workers protest in Walvis Bay over unsustainable quotas and job insecurity - nbc. Workers at Etosha Fishing took to the streets of Walvis Bay demanding sustainable fishing quotas from the government.
2025-09-26 - Employees of Northern Electricity Distributor (Nored), through the Mineworkers Union of Namibia. (MUN), have petitioned management, accusing acting CEO Lucas Kudumo Siremo of failing to honour wage increase commitments and neglecting worker safety. MUN Northern Region organiser Reginald Kock demanded the immediate implementation of a 6% wage increment, market-related salaries, and urgent safety improvements. The petition, handed over Thursday, warns of further action if demands are ignored.
2025-09-29 - News Updates 11am 67% of Namibian Employers Compliant with National Minimum Wage. Coverage of News Updates 11am 67% of Namibian Employers Compliant with National Minimum Wage.
2025-11-24 - MUN National Roundtables, Western Region Highlights. The MUN National Roundtable platform were created as a platform to bring workers, shop stewards.
2025-12-06 - UNDERGROUND VOICES, Episode 1, MUN's Fight for Decent Employment with Cde George Ampweya. Welcome to the very first episode of Underground Voices, the official podcast of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), where we unpack the realities, challenges, and victories of Namibia's mining workforce.
2025-12-09 - GMN INTERVIEW, Namibia's State of Skills Demand & Supply Report - nbc. Namibia's State of Skills Demand and Supply Report has sparked national conversations about the workforce, youth unemployment, and skills gaps across key sectors. The report, developed by the Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board (NIPDB) in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, has highlighted both challenges and opportunities for Namibia's economic growth and competitiveness.
2025-12-09 - GMN INTERVIEW, Namibia's State of Skills Demand & Supply Report - nbc. Namibia's State of Skills Demand and Supply Report has sparked national conversations about the workforce, youth unemployment, and skills gaps across key sectors. The report, developed by the Namibia Investment Promotion & Development Board (NIPDB) in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, has highlighted both challenges and opportunities for Namibia's economic growth and competitiveness.
2025-12-17 - NPI workers protest conditions - nbc. Employees of Namib Poultry Industry - NPI staged a demonstration on Tuesday, raising serious concerns over workplace safety, wages, and union recognition. The workers are demanding improved occupational health and safety standards, alleging that they are exposed to hazardous working conditions without adequate protective equipment.
2025-12-18 - UNDERGROUND VOICES, Episode 3, The SME Fund & the Future of Worker-led Enterprise. Led Enterprise In this episode of Underground Voices, we explore how economic empowerment goes beyond wages and into ownership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods. Our host is joined by Mrs. Penny Hamakali-Nghaamwa - (NAMIT Executive Officer) and Mr. Tuyamba Akwaake (Bellatrix Investment Analyst) to unpack the NAMIT SME Fund, a powerful initiative designed exclusively for MUN members, ex-members.
2025-12-24 - NASWU protests in Rundu over minimum wage - nbc. Members of the Namibia Security Workers Union (NASWU) held a demonstration at Rundu, demanding national minimum wage compliance from employers. The security guards submitted a petition to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations' regional head, Michael Kabwata. The minimum wage for the security guards is currently N$13.50 per hour.
2026-01-12 - Namib Mills workers locked out after strike - nbc. Workers at Namib Mills were locked out after embarking on a planned strike this morning, with the industrial action affecting all branches countrywide. Speaking to NBC News, Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) representative Petersen Kabinda said workers are exhausted and frustrated.
2026-01-16 - Mine workers hold peaceful protest at Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine -nbc. The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) handed a petition to the General Manager of Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine, citing allegations of unfair treatment and promotion practices. MUN acting Secretary General Paulus Situmba said the mine overlooks local miners and contractors for skills development.
2026-01-16 - Mine workers hold peaceful protest at Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine -nbc. The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) handed a petition to the General Manager of Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine, citing allegations of unfair treatment and promotion practices. MUN acting Secretary General Paulus Situmba said the mine overlooks local miners and contractors for skills development.
2026-01-23 - NAPSAWU hands over petition for better security guard conditions - nbc. Members of the Namibia Public Security and Allied Workers Union handed over a petition to the Ministry of Justice and Labor Relations at Katima Mulilo calling for improved employment conditions for security guards.
2026-01-27 - Namib Mills workers remain on strike over wage dispute - nbc. While reports claimed the company agreed to a 10% raise, workers have dismissed this as "fake news", saying an internal memo reflects only a 5% increase. Workers told NBC News they received drastically reduced salaries, with some paid as little as N$45, leaving families under severe financial strain. The Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU) has accused the company of using intimidation tactics to force employees back to work.
2026-01-27 - Namib Mills workers remain on strike over wage dispute - nbc. While reports claimed the company agreed to a 10% raise, workers have dismissed this as "fake news", saying an internal memo reflects only a 5% increase. Workers told NBC News they received drastically reduced salaries, with some paid as little as N$45, leaving families under severe financial strain. The Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU) has accused the company of using intimidation tactics to force employees back to work.
2026-01-29 - Namib Mills defends wage offer amid ongoing strike - nbc. Namib Mills has defended its wage offer to striking employees. The company said the proposal remains available beyond the 31 January 2026 deadline. Industrial action at the company is ongoing. In response to questions about the strike, Namib Mills said the substantive wage offer tabled in December 2025 is still open to all employees in the bargaining unit.
2026-02-02 - BUSNESS TODAY, Namib Mills workers strike over wage negotiation breakdown - nbc. The ongoing industrial action at Namib Mills, where workers have downed tools following a breakdown in wage negotiations. At the heart of the dispute are calls for salary increases and the harmonisation of wages across different job categories, and there are also allegations that the company violated strike regulations by allegedly using non.
2026-02-17 - Public dialogue highlights contract labour concerns in mining industry - nbc. Government officials, labour representatives, and mining industry stakeholders have gathered in Windhoek to discuss ways of promoting decent work in Namibia's mining sector. This is amid growing concerns over labour practices, worker welfare.
2026-03-02 - TUCNA-AFFILIATED UNIONS REJECT COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT - nbc. The public service unions affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) rejected the recently concluded collective agreement between the government and other labour unions, describing the process as unlawful and not conducted in good faith.
2026-03-02 - TUCNA-AFFILIATED UNIONS REJECT COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT - nbc. The public service unions affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) rejected the recently concluded collective agreement between the government and other labour unions, describing the process as unlawful and not conducted in good faith.
2026-03-04 - NORED, MUN REACH AGREEMENT, END STRIKE IN ONDANGWA - nbc. A final agreement between NORED and the Mineworkers' Union of Namibia was reached last night at Ondangwa in the Oshana Region, bringing to an end the labour strike that began last Thursday. The agreement was reached following a lengthy intervention by Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel, who has been in a closed-door meeting from Monday morning until nearly midnight with the two parties.
2026-03-04 - NORED, MUN REACH AGREEMENT, END STRIKE IN ONDANGWA - nbc. A final agreement between NORED and the Mineworkers' Union of Namibia was reached last night at Ondangwa in the Oshana Region, bringing to an end the labour strike that began last Thursday. The agreement was reached following a lengthy intervention by Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel, who has been in a closed-door meeting from Monday morning until nearly midnight with the two parties.
2026-03-11 - NAMIB MILLS STRIKE ENDS AFTER 59 DAYS - nbc. The strike by nearly 1,000 workers at Namib Mills has ended after 59 days, following an agreement between the company and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU). Workers in Windhoek, Otavi and Walvis Bay had been on strike since December 2025 and went nearly two months without pay under a "no work.
2026-03-11 - NAMIB MILLS STRIKE ENDS AFTER 59 DAYS - nbc. The strike by nearly 1,000 workers at Namib Mills has ended after 59 days, following an agreement between the company and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU). Workers in Windhoek, Otavi and Walvis Bay had been on strike since December 2025 and went nearly two months without pay under a "no work.
2026-03-13 - GMN INTERVIEW, UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN NAMIBIA 2025\2026 - nbc. Unemployment remains a major socio-economic challenge in Namibia. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency 2023 Labour Force Survey, the unemployment rate is about 36.9%, meaning many people in the country are unable to find jobs. Youth unemployment is even higher, with a large number of young people struggling to enter the labour market. Reducing unemployment and creating more jobs remains an important priority for Namibia's economic development.
2026-03-18 - Union Marine Project, Walvis Bay, Haogenplast SA. Haogenplast SA undertook a highly specialized project in Namibia for their client, Union Marine.
2026-04-11 - LAID-OFF LÜDERITZ FISHING WORKERS DEMAND REINSTATEMENT - nbc. Southern Namibia Hake fishing company temporary workers at Lüderitz, who were laid off two years ago, are demanding reinstatement. The workers, under the banner of the Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union, alleged that since the termination of their employment, the company has been benefiting from quota allocation as though they were part of its workforce. Spokesperson for the workers, Vanessa Konraad, said they want immediate reinstatement.
2026-05-01 - WORKERS' DAY MARRED BY DEADLY CRASH - nbc. While Namibia joined the rest of the world in celebration of Workers' Day, the nation woke up to yet another horrific news item following an accident that claimed 11 lives. Among those who died in an accident, which happened about 30 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo, are three medical staff.
2026-05-01 - WORKERS' DAY MARRED BY DEADLY CRASH - nbc. While Namibia joined the rest of the world in celebration of Workers' Day, the nation woke up to yet another horrific news item following an accident that claimed 11 lives. Among those who died in an accident, which happened about 30 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo, are three medical staff.
2026-06-04 - RCA INTERVIEW, TUCNA CONCERNED OVER NAMIBIA'S WORKERS' RIGHTS RATING - nbc. The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has expressed concern over Namibia's rating in the 2026 International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index, which classifies the country as a regular violator of workers' rights. TUCNA says the report highlights challenges relating to trade union registration, collective bargaining, and the right to strike and is calling for urgent reforms.
2026-09-14 - TALK OF THE NATION, CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND HOURS OF WORK FOR DOMESTIC - 14 SEPTEMBER 2026. Namibia deposited the instrument of ratification for the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), becoming the thirty-first ILO Member State, and the fifth Member State in the African region, to ratify this important Convention.