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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Employment Rights

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Business / Economics

Trigon Metals, Union Secure Deal for Retrenched Workers

Trigon Metals’ Kombat Mine and the Mineworkers Union have reached an agreement benefiting 533 retrenched employees. According to a media statement, the deal includes severance pay, leave compensation, relocation support, and employer-covered medical exams. Retrenchment packages are set to be paid today, with a recall list ensuring priority rehiring if operations resume

today25 February, 2025 23

Namibia

Aand Rus Farm Owner Denies Wrongful Dismissal of Longtime Worker

Dani Botha, owner of Aand Rus farm, has denied firing 61-year-old Gerson Danab and refuted claims of a dispute between them, as alleged by activist Shaun Gariseb. According to a report by Ketemba Tjipepa for One Africa TV NewsOnOne, Danab was evicted from the farm—located 60 kilometers west of Windhoek—after 41 years of service due to reaching retirement age. Botha told NewsOnOne that he had offered Danad 10 000 as […]

today19 February, 2025 57

Namibia

MUN to Negotiate Kombat Mine Retrenchments

The Mineworkers Union and Kombat Mine will enter negotiations on the conditions surrounding the retrenchment of 533 workers. One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne journalist, Hertha Ekandjo, reports that this comes after the mine initially intended to carry out the retrenchments without consulting the union. Amupweya told our reporter Hertha Ekandjo from NewsOnOne that such conditions are important for a fair process, and would not have been possible had persisted with its […]

today14 February, 2025 36

South Africa

S.A Union Vows to Oppose Proposed Labour Law Amendments

South African union federation Saftu has pledged to defend workers' rights against proposed labour law amendments it deems harmful to the working class. The union argues that the new laws would permit employers to dismiss workers without proper hearings, reduce protections for younger and new employees, and curtail workers’ rights in labor disputes. Saftu's general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, stated that the changes would primarily benefit businesses while undermining workers’ power. […]

today23 October, 2024 35

Namibia

Construction industry reacts to a collective agreement

The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union have signed a Collective Agreement on minimum wage and employment conditions. Submitted to the Labour Minister's office on 4 October 2023, the agreement seeks to extend its binding nature to all construction sector employers and employees. A 14-day grace period was provided for any late objections. Here is Bärbel Kirchner, the executive director of the CIF.

today14 February, 2024 67