… The secretary general of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna), Mahongora Kavihuha, said the union’s main concern was the pension preservation issue, which has not been implemented. …
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Secretary General of the Teachers Union of Namibia, leading protests against medical aid and salary reforms in 2026.
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- May 2026
- April 2026
… Meanwhile, Trade Union Congress of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha said the reported increases in medical aid contributions could worsen public servants’ financial troubles. …
Civil servants to feel Psemas pinch- March 2026
… The letter, signed by a teachers’ union leader, Mahongora Kavihuha, also requests that regional governors receive petitions from demonstrators, while calling on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to personally receive the Windhoek petition. …
Govt employees protest Psemas reforms today… Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha told The Namibian the 100% employee medical aid contribution directive by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s administration has been done without consultation. …
Teachers, public servants to demonstrate against medical aid contribution increase, use of state hospitals… Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) Secretary General Mahongora Kavihuha announced the planned work pause on Tuesday, saying the action is intended to highlight the economic hardship faced by public servants and to formally submit a petition outlining their grievances. …
Public servants to stage nationwide work pause on 20 March… Trade Union Congress of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha says it is an old rule that applies to all publicservants. …
Teachers resist Omusati directive to stop side businesses, Kashimbi warns of audits- February 2026
… Teachers Union of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha yesterday expressed disappointment, saying what is happening is wrong and that he would issue a statement today to express their dismay. …
Govt to cover 100% for medical aid… Speaking to Desert FM yesterday, Trade Union Congress of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha described the directive as ridiculous, insensitive and selfish, saying that in a democratic country, one creates dialogues and discusses them with people, rather than giving dire …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah to use public hospitals under Psemas directive… In an interview yesterday, TUN secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha said his union is not aware of any concluded negotiations at the national level. …
Nantu ‘accepts’ 5% salary increment- January 2025
… The Trade Union Congress of Namibia’s secretary general, Mahongora Kavihuha, yesterday said the education ministry needs to hire better teachers to improve school performance. …
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New rules require interest on late pension benefit transfers
The News
Pension and retirement funds must now pay interest to members if benefits are not transferred within 60 days of request, under regulations from the Financial Institutions and Markets Act 2021 that came into effect on 1 May. Employers must also pay retirement contributions on time or face interest charges, with both employers and their directors liable for unpaid contributions.
Why it matters
New rules requiring interest on late pension transfers strengthen worker protections and employer accountability effective May 2026.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Wednesday 6 May
New rules require interest on late pension benefit transfers
Pension and retirement funds must now pay interest to members if benefits are not transferred within 60 days of request, under regulations from the Financial Institutions and Markets Act 2021 that came into effect on 1 May. Employers must also pay retirement contributions on time or face interest charges, with both employers and their directors liable for unpaid contributions.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Wednesday 15 April
Civil servants face Psemas reforms, reapply by August deadline
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has ordered civil servants to reapply for Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme benefits by end of August following reforms to the scheme's operations. Trade unions have criticized the lack of consultation and warned that reported increases in medical aid contributions could severely impact civil servants' finances.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 March
Civil service unions stage nationwide strike over Psemas reforms
Unions representing civil servants, including the Teachers Union of Namibia and the Namibia Nurses Union, staged a nationwide strike on 20 March 2026 to protest government reforms to the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme requiring them to use public health facilities. The unions argue the directive will negatively affect working conditions, citing concerns over deteriorating state healthcare facilities.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Teachers, public servants plan Friday demo against medical aid changes
Public servants and teachers plan to demonstrate on Friday against a 100% increase in Public Service Medical Aid Scheme contributions and a directive requiring treatment at public hospitals, calling it an Economic National Day of Action. The Teachers Union of Namibia says the presidential directive was implemented without consultation and violates basic employment conditions, though the education ministry has ordered schools to remain fully operational with staff attendance recorded.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 March
Public servants plan nationwide work pause March 20
Namibian public servants will stage a nationwide work pause on 20 March to protest a five percent salary increase and a presidential directive requiring them to use public health facilities. Teachers Union of Namibia Secretary General Mahongora Kavihuha said the action aims to highlight economic hardship and deliver petitions to regional governors and State House, while unions involved in wage negotiations face potential legal action.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 11 March
Omusati education director bans teachers from side businesses
The education director in Omusati region has ordered teachers to cease all unauthorized income-generating activities outside their full-time jobs, warning of audits and disciplinary action under the Public Service Act. Teachers have resisted the directive, arguing that their low salaries force them to seek additional income to cover loans and living expenses, with union leaders noting the rule applies to all public servants but should be enforced more educatively.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 February
Government covers full medical aid costs for civil servants
The government will pay 100% of medical aid for civil servants from 1 April, removing a 5% levy previously charged to service providers, while civil servants and senior officials must use public hospitals. The change follows an agreement between public sector unions and the Cabinet, and includes salary increments of 5% for most grades effective 1 April this year, with a further 5% increase from 2027.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 February
President to use public hospitals under new Psemas directive
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use public health facilities after issuing a directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) to do the same as part of healthcare system reform. The Ministry of Health says it is strengthening medicine supply and staffing, though some civil servants question whether public hospitals are adequately resourced to handle increased patient loads.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 24 February
Nantu reports 5% salary deal for teachers; TUN disputes agreement
The Namibia National Teachers' Union's Rundu branch reported concluding negotiations with government for a 5% salary increase for teachers in the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years, with no increase for 2025/2026, alongside increases in medical aid contributions. However, the Teachers Union of Namibia disputed the agreement, stating that any national-level salary deal must be publicly signed between recognized bargaining parties and that TUN has not been party to concluded negotiations.
24 February 2026 · New Era →