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 presented findings of committee report to mining industry on Monday
“Committee on poverty eradication and labour chairperson Justina Jonas presented the findings of the report to the mining industry in Windhoek on Monday.”
Namibia mining sector accused of using subcontractors to cut wages and benefitsThe Namibian
Justina Jonas said voluntary separation packages used to bypass Section 34 of Labour Act
“"Then there's the new kid on the block: voluntary separation. Voluntary separation packages are used to bypass compliance with Section 34 of the Labour Act," Jonas said.”
Namibia mining sector accused of using subcontractors to cut wages and benefitsA 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.
22 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.
22 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 →