Also known as: Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel · Minister of Justice · justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel · labour minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel
Labour and Justice Minister directing compliance with minimum wage laws and mediating wage disputes in Namibia's manufacturing and fishing sectors.
Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union reached a partial agreement on wages after a three-week strike involving over 95% of workers, with the minister's mediation securing agreement on yearly salary boosts, salary adjustments, and allowances; three issues remain unresolved.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union reached a partial agreement on wages after a three-week strike involving over 95% of workers, with the minister's mediation securing agreement on yearly salary boosts, salary adjustments, and allowances; three issues remain unresolved.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
A consultative meeting between fishing industry employers and workers in Walvis Bay grew tense when unrecognized unions complained their grievances were not heard. The Labour Advisory Council, tasked by the labour minister to probe alleged exploitation, heard complaints of wage discrepancies, excessive working hours without overtime, unauthorized salary deductions, and unequal pay—though employers disputed several allegations, citing contracts and the seasonal nature of the sector.
26 January 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare held meetings with delegations from Iran, Egypt and Indonesia, focusing on trade and bilateral cooperation. Areas of discussion included youth empowerment and skills development with Iran; green hydrogen, renewable energy, and agriculture with Egypt; and agriculture, commerce, education and fisheries with Indonesia.
21 January 2026 · New Era →