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

Workers’ Rights

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South Africa

Deputy President Honors Former Labour Minister’s Legacy in Advancing Worker Rights

S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has praised former Labour minister Membathisi Mdladlana for his contributions to fighting apartheid and advancing labour rights. Mdladlana, South Africa's longest-serving Labour Minister, worked under four presidents. Speaking at a special memorial service, Mashatile highlighted Mdladlana’s legacy of resilience, commitment to social justice and implementing key labour laws that protected workers' rights and reduced industrial disputes:  

todayOctober 28, 2024 14

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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 […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 16 2

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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. […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 15

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Declining Affordability: Michael Saddam Amushelelo Voices Concerns on Housing Accessibility for Domestic Workers Post-Independence

In a recent interview with Future Media News, Michael Saddam Amushelelo expressed a prevailing sentiment that, unlike the pre-Independence era, domestic workers struggle to afford housing in the present day. Amushelelo emphasized the need for action by the establishment of a union to address and combat the housing challenges faced by workers in the current socio-economic landscape.  

todayFebruary 2, 2024 18

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Launch of new benefits for Mineworkers Union of Namibia members

The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), through NamIt, introduces new products for its members. “At the MUN, we always put the needs of Namibian workers as our motivation. This does not only mean favourable working conditions, but we also want miners to benefit beyond their employable years” said Mr. Ismael Kasuta, President of the MUN. The products, introduced of the MUN Indaba in Swakopmund, encompass the education, employment and legal […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 25

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