More than 500 employees at Nam Dock Walvis Bay went on strike in an effort to compel management and the board of directors to address their grievances.

The workers are discontented with alleged salary discrepancies and racism at the company, among other issues.

The Revolutionary Union (RU) has made allegations against Rent-a-Drum management, claiming that workers were being retrenched in retaliation for joining the union in Swakopmund.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation has urged the ministry's management to effectively implement strategies.

During a management retreat, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised with concern the trend of poor implementation of set goals and strategies.

The strike at the National Housing Enterprise today entered its third day.

Employees say their industrial action is not only about salary increments, but overall governance at the company.

NHE Management is adamant that there is no money to effect salary increments.