Swapo MP who raised questions about labour-hire agency compliance and amendments to the Employment Services Act.
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The Namibian
Justina Jonas posed questions on regulation of labour-hire agencies and their client employers
“Jonas posed questions on the regulation of labour-hire agencies and their client employers to justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel in the National Assembly on Tuesday.”
MP questions labour supply for rogue employersThe Namibian
Justina Jonas says labour-hire agencies should face tighter restrictions on supplying workers to non-compliant employers
“Swapo parliamentarian Justina Jonas says labour-hire agencies should face tighter restrictions on supplying workers to employers who fail to comply with labour laws.”
MP questions labour supply for rogue employersThe Namibian
Justina Jonas said regional leadership needed to play a bigger role in addressing labour challenges
“Jonas said regional leadership needed to play a bigger role in addressing labour challenges.”
Unions demand role in parliamentary labour visitsThe Namibian
Justina Jonas chairs the parliamentary standing committee
“The parliamentary standing committee, chaired by Justina Jonas, also found that some Chinese shops were paying workers below the minimum wage, employing staff without contracts and failing to comply with occupational health and safety standards.”
Majority of Zambezi employers not paying minimum wageThe Namibian
Committee chairperson Justina Jonas says the retail and wholesale sector employs between 54,000 and 66,000 workers nationwide
“Jonas says the retail and wholesale sector employs between 54 000 and 66 000 workers nationwide, making it a major source of employment for youth, women and low-income households.”
Parliament probes retail labour conditions in OhangwenaThe Namibian
Member of parliament Justina Jonas said this situation highlights the urgent need to strengthen social dialogue in the country
“Member of parliament Justina Jonas yesterday said this situation highlights the urgent need to strengthen social dialogue in the country.”
Furnmart strike: Workers demand 8% wage hikeThe Namibian
Justina Jonas describes online trolling as a tactic used to intimidate and discourage people in public spaces
“Member of parliament Justina Jonas describes online trolling as a tactic used to intimidate and discourage people operating in public spaces.”
Online trolling silences women in politics, says TheofelusThe Namibian
Justina Jonas says she has experienced trolling herself
“Jonas, who says she has also experienced trolling, believes resilience is necessary for women in politics.”
Online trolling silences women in politics, says TheofelusThe Namibian
Justina Jonas calls for stronger protection mechanisms and laws to hold online trolls accountable
“"Women, in particular, should be protected through appropriate laws, regulations and enforcement mechanisms that hold online trolls accountable for harmful conduct," she says.”
Online trolling silences women in politics, says TheofelusNew Era
committee chairperson Justina Jonas said these issues demand action
“Additionally, committee chairperson Justina Jonas said these issues demand action.”
MPs push decent work for minersA Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over outsourcing, job insecurity, occupational safety, retrenchments and inadequate worker benefits following oversight visits to mining operations in Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, //Kharas and Khomas regions, and recommends strict monitoring of subcontractors.
21 hours ago · New Era →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over outsourcing, job insecurity, occupational safety, retrenchments and inadequate worker benefits following oversight visits to mining operations in Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, //Kharas and Khomas regions, and recommends strict monitoring of subcontractors.
21 hours ago · New Era →
Swapo MP Justina Jonas has asked the justice and labour relations minister for details on private employment agencies' licensing, compliance, and staffing in key sectors, and whether proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act will prevent labour-hire agencies from supplying workers to employers who violate labour laws or undermine workers' rights.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Trade unions are demanding a greater role in parliamentary workplace oversight visits, saying their involvement is crucial to address widespread labour law violations. Mineworkers Union general secretary George Ampweya said unions have welcomed parliament's efforts but questioned their exclusion, arguing parliament should focus on legislation while unions represent workers and address workplace disputes.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Zambezi labour inspector told Parliament that 80% of retailers and wholesale shop owners in the region are not paying the statutory minimum wage of N$18 per hour, citing employer claims of financial inability and citing also widespread issues with unpaid overtime and unfair dismissals.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The parliamentary standing committee on labour and industrial relations has begun an oversight mission in Ohangwena to assess working conditions in the retail and wholesale sector and evaluate compliance with labour legislation. The delegation engaged with the governor and stakeholders on labour relations, youth unemployment, and local industrialisation challenges.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Furnmart and Home Corp Namibia employees have launched a strike demanding an 8% salary increase and a monthly housing allowance of N$500, citing poverty wages and mounting financial pressures contributing to mental health challenges. Wage negotiations that began last August failed to produce an agreement, the matter was referred to the Labour Commission, and employees voted in favour of the strike.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Online trolling and harassment are affecting women's political participation in Namibia, with Minister Emma Theofelus noting that many women in politics practice self-censorship by limiting social media engagement. According to political figures, misogynistic attacks aim to undermine women politicians' credibility rather than engage in legitimate political debate, causing them to be more cautious about expressing strong opinions on controversial issues.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announced a reshuffle of Swapo MPs across standing committees, parliamentary friendship groups and multilateral organisations, with several lawmakers removed from previous roles and reassigned with immediate effect.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations hosted a public dialogue bringing together lawmakers, government, industry, unions and civil society to address decent work standards in Namibia's mining sector. National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized that decent work is a constitutional principle, and stakeholders discussed challenges including frequent retrenchments, inadequate safety measures, and inconsistent skills transfer.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
A parliamentary committee investigating 11 mines across five regions found that mining corporations are retrenching permanent employees and rehiring them through subcontractors at lower wages with reduced benefits and job insecurity. The committee also flagged concerns about voluntary separation packages being used to bypass labour law compliance and rising occupational health and safety incidents in the sector.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →