Labour expert Hebert Jauch says it is imperative for trade unions to engage with their members and workers' organisations.

This, he says, is a way of holding unions accountable and giving workers control. Hebert Jauch raised a concern about unions not engaging or knowing their members, let alone holding congresses since their inception. This, Jauch says, defeats the purpose of a union, questioning the relevance of non-performing and upcoming unions.

Employees at Tunacor, a fishing company based in Walvis Bay, allege that they are prohibited from being represented by labor unions during disciplinary hearings.

The workers expressed their anger and frustration as they claim they are being denied the right to be represented by labor unions during disciplinary hearings.

The Kavango East and Kavango West farmers' unions have called for speedy implementation of the 11th European Development Fund Livestock Support Project in the northern communal areas.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is the implementing agent for the project meant to improve livestock marketing north of the Red Line.

The farmers' unions made the call at a media conference at Rundu, saying they face numerous challenges that hamper the development of the livestock production sector.

Some trade unions in Namibia mention quality education, outdated statistics and a lack of social protection as some of the issues hampering progress, in terms of jobs and social protection in Namibia. 

This comes after a high-level mission from the International Labour Organisation, (ILO) met with various trade unions in Windhoek. 

The mission came to assess Namibia's readiness and capacity to participate in the UN's Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection. 

Hundreds of police and prison officials are on strike in South Africa, demanding higher pay.

With inflation at a 13-year high, they say their salaries are no longer enough to put food on the table.