AR MP Fredrick Shitana welcomed the adjustments but questioned why men are left out regarding paternity leave.

The Mineworkers Union of Namibia's Northern Region has re-elected Mathew Mberiuana as Chairperson for another two-year term.

Mberiuana has held the position since 2016.

Close to 300 workers employed by China Railway Seventh Group have downed tools following the death of a colleague in the workplace accident on Monday.

Thirty-five-year-old diesel mechanic Lazarus Hedimbi died after a pressure container exploded, striking him in the chest.

The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has concluded another session of its review panel hearing in Windhoek.

Out of 11 hearings, four cases were successful and granted compliance certificates, while seven cases were unsuccessful with final orders issued disapproving the affirmative action reports.

Employees of MeatCo have handed over a petition over delayed salary increments and demanded fairness and accountability from management.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says that Workers' Day on May 1 will feature joint preparations by workers, the government, and employers in a tripartite arrangement.

Civil servants will receive a salary increment of five per cent come 1st April.

This follows a signing agreement between the government, the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Namibia National Teachers' Union (NANTU).

The agreement covers two financial years, 2026/27 and 2027/28. 

Members of the Namibia Security Workers Union (NASWU) held a demonstration at Rundu, demanding national minimum wage compliance from employers.

The security guards submitted a petition to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations' regional head, Michael Kabwata.

Employees of Namib Poultry Industry - NPI  staged a demonstration on Tuesday, raising serious concerns over workplace safety, wages, and union recognition.

Namibia is experiencing a shortage of arbitrators while labour cases continue to pile up on a daily basis. 

Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla says a staff retreat at Swakopmund is underway to re-engineer the Labour Commission's business strategy and address the challenges.