insert_link 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
insert_link Business / Economics Solidarity Warns SA Could Lose AGOA Trade Benefits Trade union Solidarity says South Africa risks losing its African Growth and Opportunities Act trade benefits with the United States due to poor diplomatic relations. The union blames the government’s ties with China, Russia, and Iran, along with policies like the Expropriation Act, for straining US relations. Solidarity’s Jaco Kleynhans vows to continue lobbying for AGOA’s renewal this year to safeguard over 500-thousand jobs: today5 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Jauch Calls for Transformation in Governance Activist Herbert Jauch has called for a shift in governance, criticizing the government’s focus on job security over tangible results. He argued that despite plans and ideas, little has been done to implement them. Jauch emphasized the need for a developmental state where accountability is key, pointing to Singapore’s proactive leadership as an example. today10 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Starbucks tells workers to get back in the office or risk being fired Starbucks is giving its employees a jolt - and it has nothing to do with caffeine. The coffee giant is reportedly telling corporate employees to return to the office - or risk getting fired. Toni Waterman has more. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Unionists Critique Labour Minister Utoni Nujoma Following National Minimum Wage Announcement Unionists have expressed concerns about the competency of Labour Minister Utoni Nujoma following his announcement of a national minimum wage increase to N$18. Mahongora Kavihuha, Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, criticized the ministry as a place for underperforming ministers and called for a leader with experience in the industry and respect within labor circles. While the new wage applies to most workers, domestic and agricultural salaries […] today23 October, 2024
