insert_link Namibia Calls for Labor Reforms and Fair Wages Echo on Namibia’s Workers’ Day Loide Shaanika, Secretary General of the Namibia National Teachers Union, addressed concerns about security companies winning tenders but not paying decent wages or providing safety measures. She urged implementing a minimum wage and labor reforms to protect workers. Minister Utoni Nujoma highlighted workers' contributions to Namibia's economy and emphasized the role of trade unions in safeguarding their rights amid economic shifts, aiming for inclusive prosperity. todayMay 2, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Namibian Teachers’ Union Raises Alarm Over Increase in Corporal Punishment Cases Loide Shaanika, Secretary General of the Namibian National Teacher’s Union, voices concern over the growing incidence of corporal punishment in schools. Shaanika disclosed that her office received 56 cases of corporal punishment last year and 18 cases this year. In response, Shaanika issued an external memo on Friday urging all NANTU members and teachers to abstain from administering corporal punishment to learners. She emphasized the need for alternative disciplinary measures […] todayMarch 19, 2024 25