Executives divided on 4-day work week trial

Namibia is set to launch a pilot program for a 4-day work week, starting in April 2024, for a six-month trial period. Globally, talks around the four-day workweek were first reignited by the COVID-19 pandemic, with workers and employers rethinking the importance of workplace flexibility and benefits. Executive Chairperson of the Ohlthaver & List Group, Sven Thieme does not agree with a 4-day work week.

However, Government Institutions Pension Fund’s CEO, Martin Inkumbi says it depends on the type of business.

and David Nujoma, Group CEO of the Capricorn Group Limited also does not agree with the idea of a 4-day work week.