The National Assembly has commenced with the debate on the appointment of 13 members to the Eighth Employment Equity Commission to serve for a term of three years.

The National Assembly has commenced with the debate on the appointment of 13 members to the 8th Employment Equity Commission to serve for a term of three years.

Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel has moved a motion seeking parliament's approval for the appointment of additional and replacement members of the 8th Employment Equity Commission.

Employees of Gendev Fishing Group are calling for changes in the company’s leadership and management, citing concerns over working conditions, salary payments and the continued disruption of operations.

The Luderitz-based Marco Fishing (Pty Ltd) is continuing to lock out about 300 workers, amid a wage dispute.                                                              

The company management initiated the lock-out on 24 July.

A group of trade unions and employers' representatives have rejected Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel's stance on the composition of the Labour Advisory Council.
 
They argued that they should be accorded the privilege of nominating representatives to the council themselves.

Following a deadlock in salary and wage negotiations, the Namibia Local Authority Union (NLAU) has declined Tsumeb Municipality’s 4% across-the-board offer.

The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, emphasised that the government cannot compel private companies to employ workers permanently but can enforce the minimum wage order.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has confirmed that over 100 employees at Merlus Cormorand Fishing have not returned to work and have not received their salaries.

Keetmanshoop municipality employees were dissatisfied after Councillor Easter Isaak failed to provide a firm date regarding their demand on the removal of the acting Chief Executive Officer Desiree Boois.