The Vice President has appealed to workplaces, including government ministries and agencies, to create wellness spaces for employees.
Lucia Witbooi says the government has already introduced a formalised employee health and Wellness Program and designated spaces would support preventative healthcare in demanding work environments.
The Vice President's appeal comes following a visit to the Old Mutual Wellness Centre in Windhoek.
The facility offers employees a place to rest, recover and access basic health support when needed.
For Witbooi, even small wellness areas could make a difference for workers who need a brief break during the day.
The Vice President said the centre represents an investment in preventative healthcare and reflects how the private sector can contribute to national development goals.
"It is a good initiative that they came up with, and I believe other institutions will learn from them because it's really very needed in a stressful working environment like this. For example, if you need to have just five minutes or 10 minutes just to relax, then you can come here, and you can relax a little bit, sit a little bit, read or do something. Or if you're not feeling well, they are there to serve you. So it is a good initiative that we have to follow, all of us: government, private sector, and all the institutions, including the government offices and agencies."
Old Mutual established the facility after recognising the impact personal and health challenges can have on employees.
Chief Executive Officer Tassius Chigariro told NBC News that simple reassurance about an employee's health condition can help reduce anxiety, allowing them to return to work feeling better.
"To realise that to win in the marketplace, we have to win at the workplace, and we take the call from the government that our people need help. Therefore, we are putting our people first at Old Mutual. Our employees, if they are not feeling well during the day, can come here. There are beds for them to sit and rest. There are chairs for them to be massaged if they need a massage. There are nurses that are here full-time to make sure that they're checked. Sometimes, someone wants to just hear this: my blood pressure is fine. Your heart rate is fine. Then you can go back and work."
The Vice President's visit formed part of ongoing debates around employee health and wellbeing, as the country still grapples with growing mental health cases.