Security guards still undervalued - SAN

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Employers are urged to be just in the way they treat security guards, particularly when it comes to remuneration and conditions of employment.

This call was made when the Security Association of Namibia celebrated the men and women in uniform in the security cluster at its 31-year anniversary.

With the safety and security of all Namibians a key duty of all security forces in the country, the sector is faced with serious challenges.

The President of the Security Association of Namibia, Dhiginina Uutaapama, highlighted the troubles faced by security guards.

SAN members celebrate 30th anniversary

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President Hage Geingob has commended the work of the Security Association of Namibia for maintaining law and order.

The association marked its 30th anniversary today.

Members of the Security Association marched through the streets of Windhoek in celebration of the anniversary.

In a speech read on his behalf, President Hage Geingob commended the work of security companies in protecting properties as well as in maintaining law and order.

The Security Association of Namibia still awaiting wage negotiation feedback

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The Security Association of Namibia (SAN) says it is in continuous minimum wage negotiations with the Namibian government and is still awaiting feedback from the Wage Commission under the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation. Therefore, it has once again distanced itself from the ongoing strike at G4S Security.

In a statement, SAN president Dhiginina Uuataapama labelled the actions by the G4S employees as illegal and unconstitutional.