The Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU) has marked its fifth anniversary with an outreach programme focused on workers' rights and economic empowerment.

The event brought together members and stakeholders for educational sessions on labour rights, financial literacy, health and wellness, and road safety.

The union stated that it has grown to more than 20,000 members supported by 400 offices nationwide during its five years of existence.
Reflecting on the union's journey, the Commander-in-Chief, Petersen Kambinda, highlighted the sacrifices made by workers, particularly truck drivers, in building the union and advancing workers' rights.

“Going forward, we declare that in the next five years, economic freedom needs to be achieved. And if not, and I'm saying this boldly, I'm saying this boldly, that if we don't achieve the economic freedom in our lifetime, the right thing for you to do is that I am not the right driver to lead this organisation forward. Because if I'm the right driver, I need to deliver the economic freedom in our lifetime.”

NARETU added that its five-year journey has been driven by its commitment to improving working conditions and promoting economic freedom for its members.