The Mineworkers Union (MUN) has introduced an education and SME Fund, as well as legal protection, for its current and former members and their dependents.

Union President Ismael Kasuto says the aim is to ensure that the education, employment, and legal needs of miners and their families are covered.

The Mineworkers Union and Cheetah Cement have finally reached a wage agreement after a prolonged strike at the Otjiwarongo plant.

The workers were offered an increase of N$1000 on their basic salary across the board, backdated to January this year.