insert_link Business / Economics Labour Unrest Eases in 2025, Wage Concerns Linger Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says 2025 recorded a noticeable decline in strikes and labour unrest, signalling improved worker stability. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus, he noted that challenges around fair pay and adherence to the new minimum wage persist, with the magistrates’ strike exposing ongoing grievances among government employees. today16 December, 2025
insert_link Local Old Mutual Namibia welcomes Ramona Itembu as Group Human Capital Executive Friday, 22 November 2024 - Old Mutual Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramona Itembu as Group Human Capital Executive, effective 22 November 2024. Ramona brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in human capital management that will be instrumental in furthering Old Mutual Namibia’s mission to be an employer of choice. Prior to joining Old Mutual, Ramona held key leadership roles at the National Petroleum […] today22 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Employers Federation Talks New National Minimum Wage The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation minister, Utoni Nujoma, announced that the national minimum wage will rise to N$18 per hour, effective January 1, 2025. Terrence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia provides insights on this important development. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Labour Ministry starts business re-engineering process The Office of the Labour Commissioner has started a business re-engineering process this week to identify and remove service delivery obstacles. Here is the Executive Director of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Lydia Indombo. today8 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Stakeholders identify bottlenecks in Labour Commission processes The Office of the Labour Commissioner has initiated a Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) initiative, engaging stakeholders to address longstanding challenges and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of labour dispute resolution. Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla said that the office, which handles labour dispute resolutions through conciliation and arbitration processes, has long faced public criticism for its inefficiencies. During the stakeholder engagement, Deputy Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment […] today17 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Moves Forward with Occupational Safety and Health Bill In response to increasing concerns about worker safety, the Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry held a stakeholder consultation to develop the Occupational Safety and Health Bill. The session aimed to create safer working environments for workers, employers, and customers, and to enhance safety measures across various industries. Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress- Mahongora Kavihuha. today26 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Labour Ministry finalises workplace safety Bill The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has completed the Draft Bill on Occupational Safety and Health. The OSH Bill aims to ensure worker safety and health against workplace hazards and establish a reporting system for occupational incidents. Ministry spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga. today25 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Government clarifies construction sector agreement delay The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Creation has clarified the cause of the delay regarding the extension of the Collective Agreement in the Construction Sector, while at the same time distancing itself from the accusation levelled against it by the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union. Here is the Ministry’s Executive Director, Lydia Indombo. today12 February, 2024
