Construction Industries Federation of Namibiaagreedthe 2026 Collective Agreement with the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union
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“The agreement between the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) came into effect on Tuesday and will run for two years.”
Construction Industries Federation of Namibiacalled forthe Ohorongo-Cheetah cement merger to be withdrawn
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“The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) has called for the Ohorongo-Cheetah cement merger to be withdrawn, warning it threatens competition and local contractors.”
Construction Industries Federation of Namibiais hostingCIF Golf Classic 2026 on 24 April at Windhoek Golf Club
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“The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) Golf Classic 2026, takes place on Friday, 24 April at the Windhoek Golf Club, as the event continues to establish itself as a recognised fixture on Namibia's golfing and corporate calendar.”
Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF)announced the return ofits annual Golf Classic, scheduled for 24 April 2026
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“The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) has announced the return of its annual Golf Classic, scheduled for 24 April 2026 at the Windhoek Golf Club.”
Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF)warnscurrent infrastructure procurement models risk sidelining local contractors
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“the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) warns that current infrastructure procurement models risk sidelining local contractors in the domestic market.”
Construction Industries Federation of Namibiawarns thatcurrent infrastructure procurement models risk sidelining local contractors
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“At the centre of the controversy is the recent Expression of Interest (EOI) issued by the Roads Contractor Company (RCC), a State-owned entity that has become a dominant player in public infrastructure delivery. While the government, led by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, has publicly committed to increasing Namibian participation in major projects, CIF argues that the structure of the RCC model tells a different story.”
New minimum wages and employment conditions for construction workers came into force on 1 September and will remain in place for two years. Labourers and general workers will earn a minimum of N$20.43 per hour in the first year, rising to N$21.45 per hour from 1 September 2027, with the agreement also requiring employers to provide protective equipment and setting productivity standards.
New minimum wages and employment conditions for construction workers came into force on 1 September and will remain in place for two years. Labourers and general workers will earn a minimum of N$20.43 per hour in the first year, rising to N$21.45 per hour from 1 September 2027, with the agreement also requiring employers to provide protective equipment and setting productivity standards.
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has extended the 2026 Collective Agreement between the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia and MANWU to all construction employers and employees, making the terms legally binding across the entire sector for two years. The agreement, effective from Tuesday, mandates improved wages and conditions including free protective clothing, living-away allowances of 15% of hourly wage for workers deployed away from home, and additional travel allowances where daily travel exceeds three hours.
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia's Golf Classic takes place on 24 April at Windhoek Golf Club, featuring a Two-Ball Alliance format with prizes valued at approximately N$163 000 for top teams. The event, presented by Hardrock Earthworks and supported by major sponsors, combines competitive golf with networking for industry leaders and business professionals.
The Construction Industries Federation's annual Golf Classic is scheduled for 24 April 2026 at Windhoek Golf Club, with Hardrock Earthworks as naming rights sponsor and support from other industry partners. The event aims to bring together contractors, suppliers and business leaders in a two-ball alliance format, with team registrations at N$10 000 and prizes valued at approximately N$163 000.
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) warns that the Roads Contractor Company's infrastructure procurement model risks sidelining domestic contractors through stringent financial thresholds that favour firms with stronger balance sheets and external funding access, effectively excluding technically capable Namibian firms from competing on equal terms.
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia warns that the Roads Contractor Company's procurement model, with stringent financial thresholds and centralized project allocation, risks sidelining technically capable domestic contractors in favour of foreign-linked firms with stronger balance sheets. CIF chief executive Bärbel Kirchner argues the structure contradicts government commitments to boost Namibian participation and risks weakening local capacity and the construction sector's contribution to GDP.
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia has warned that the Roads Contractor Company's tender requirements, particularly strict financial criteria, prevent qualified Namibian contractors from competing and may advantage foreign-linked companies with better access to financing.
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia has warned that the Roads Contractor Company's expression of interest rules exclude qualified Namibian contractors through strict financial requirements that favour foreign-linked companies with access to cheaper financing. The federation says this contradicts government's stated support for Namibian contractors and has requested a review of the contracting approach.
The government has awarded Roads Contractor Company (RCC) a N$140-million project to build sport facilities across Namibia's 14 regions, bypassing standard public procurement rules under a presidential fast-track exemption. The decision has drawn criticism from industry groups and opposition politicians over transparency and accountability, though officials argue the project follows existing legal frameworks and incorporates oversight mechanisms.