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Gendev

Also known as: Gendev Fishing · Gendev Fishing Group · Gendev Fishing Resource

Gendev Fishing — horse mackerel processing company partially owned by Swapo, facing financial losses and quota constraints.

Business

Union rejects Gendev Fishing's 489 planned job cuts

The News

The Namibian Seamen and Allied Workers' Union has rejected Gendev Fishing's planned retrenchment of 489 employees, arguing the company breached labour law and failed to properly consult workers before issuing retrenchment notices. The company cited sustained financial losses, reduced revenue, and operational challenges as reasons for the contemplated retrenchments.

28 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Union rejects Gendev Fishing's 489 planned job cuts

    The Namibian Seamen and Allied Workers' Union has rejected Gendev Fishing's planned retrenchment of 489 employees, arguing the company breached labour law and failed to properly consult workers before issuing retrenchment notices. The company cited sustained financial losses, reduced revenue, and operational challenges as reasons for the contemplated retrenchments.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian

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