More than 270 employees at the Rundu Cash and Carry supermarket have been transferred to different locations, a move they deem as constructive dismissal by the employer.

The Rani Group of Companies and the labor-hire company, Employment Placement Services Namibia, informed the workers of their transfers on Monday.

The labor-hire company is owned by Tsumeb Constituency Councillor, Gottlieb Ndjendjela.

The workers say their transfers are in retaliation for their exposing labor malpractices and the selling of expired goods at the Cash and Carry supermarket.

Employees of the Rundu Cash and Carry shops are unhappy with their working environment, which they describe as unconducive.

Over a hundred employees of Rundu Cash and Carry held a demonstration against alleged unfair treatment and low salaries.

The employees get paid N$1250 per month, which they claim varies every month.

"Our bosses don't treat us like workers; they treat us like slaves. Even if you're pregnant, you have to pull heavy stock, whether it's beans, salt, or 50 kg of maize meal, or you'll lose your job," said Ignatia Shikongo.