Also known as: EEC
Employment Equity Commission — enforces Namibia's Affirmative Action Act, reviewing employer compliance and investigating discrimination in hiring practices.
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The Namibian
Employment Equity Commission has failed to publish annual reports for over five years
“The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has failed to publish its annual reports for over five years.”
Equity body in violation of own rulesInformanté
The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has issued final orders in respect of seven of eight designated employers for non-compliance with Affirmative Action
“THE Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has issued final orders in respect of seven of the eight designated employers who appeared before its review panel on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, following the disapproval of their Affirmative Action (AA) reports for non-compliance under the Affirmative Action Employment Act of 1998.”
EEC issues final orders to employers that are non-compliant with Affirmative ActionInformanté
The EEC has commenced the process of identifying and formulating criminal charges against employers for contravening section 47 of the Affirmative Action Act
“The Commissioner confirmed that the EEC has commenced the process of identifying and formulating criminal charges against the relevant employers for contravening section 47 of the Affirmative Action Act.”
RFA and other employers to face review panel this week over Affirmative Action non-complianceThe Namibian
Employment Equity Commission questioned how school arrived at 64% figure
“The school was answering questions by the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) who questioned how the school arrived at this figure.”
Walvis Primary School defends claim that 64% of its workforce has disabilitiesThe Namibian
Employment Equity Commission will review 15 employers for alleged non-compliance with Affirmative Action Act
“Fifteen employers will appear before the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) review panel for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998.”
15 employers to be reviewed for non-compliance with affirmative actionThe Employment Equity Commission found seven employers non-compliant with affirmative action provisions after they failed to groom qualified Namibians for senior positions and neglected to obtain required exemptions or approvals from the labour minister. The companies also failed to consult employees during the preparation and implementation of their affirmative action plans.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Employment Equity Commission found seven employers non-compliant with affirmative action provisions after they failed to groom qualified Namibians for senior positions and neglected to obtain required exemptions or approvals from the labour minister. The companies also failed to consult employees during the preparation and implementation of their affirmative action plans.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Orben Muluti, chairperson of Namibian Organisation of Youth with Disabilities, has become one of Namibia's leading disability rights advocates, using leadership roles to push for greater inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and stronger partnerships between government and disability organisations. His work is guided by the principle that nothing about persons with disabilities should be decided without their voices.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Employment Equity Commission has not published its annual reports since 2019, violating legal requirements. The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations attributes this to budget constraints, staffing shortages, and software failures, but unions say the failure reflects incompetence and undermines monitoring of employment discrimination.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Employers' Federation has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to use her state of the nation address to provide businesses with clarity on economic policies. NEF president Elia Shikongo cited modest growth, high unemployment, rising costs, and labour law uncertainty as challenges, and urged the government to balance worker protection with business sustainability and job creation.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ombudsman has released a damning report concluding that the Namibia Revenue Agency's recruitment process violated the Constitution through maladministration, lack of transparency, and apparent discrimination based on race and ethnicity, including the use of "tribal groupings" in shortlisting candidates. The report calls for urgent reforms including stricter adherence to merit-based criteria, independent oversight, and regular audits of hiring practices.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
The Employment Equity Commission has summoned 15 entities, including the Road Fund Administration, for noncompliance with the Affirmative Action Act, citing discrepancies in workforce profile data, missing evaluation reports, and failure to correct shortcomings identified in previous years. The commission warned that continued noncompliance could result in criminal charges under the act.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Employment Equity Commission has issued final orders against seven of eight designated employers who failed to comply with Affirmative Action reporting requirements under the 1998 Act. Two employers' reports were approved after corrective action, while five others faced disapprovals with potential criminal enforcement consequences.
25 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Employment Equity Commission's Review Panel will hear from 15 employers, including the Road Fund Administration, Beefcor Meat Suppliers, and Letshego Bank, over their failure to comply with the Affirmative Action Act; hearings are set for 21–22 January 2026 and are open to the public. The panel will assess whether employers are making genuine efforts to promote fair and equitable employment practices, and may issue binding orders or initiate criminal proceedings for non-compliance.
22 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Employment Equity Commission questioned Walvis Bay Primary School's claim that 64% of its workforce are persons with disabilities, far exceeding the legally mandated 5%. The school's consultant argued that the Affirmative Action Act's unclear definition of "disabilities" led to the higher count, but the review panel advised the school to follow the Act and consult the National Disability Council.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifteen employers, including state-owned enterprises and private companies, will face review panel hearings in January for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The Employment Equity Commission says the hearings will assess whether genuine efforts are being made to promote fair employment practices, and the commission has also commenced formulating criminal charges against some employers for contraventions.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →