Mineworkers Union of Namibia — labor union representing mining sector workers, active in wage negotiations, retrenchment consultations, and worker safety advocacy in Namibia.
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The Namibian
Mineworkers Union of Namibia says assets held through investment structures have grown to more than N$900 million
“The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) says assets held through its investment structures have grown to more than N$900 million.”
Mineworkers’ union investment arm hits N$900mThe Namibian
The union recently represented employees facing retrenchments at Finestar Jewellery, Diamond Namibia, and Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter
“The union recently represented employees facing retrenchments and voluntary separation programmes at several mining-related companies, including Finestar Jewellery and Diamond Namibia and the Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter.”
Mineworkers’ union investment arm hits N$900mNew Era
Mineworkers Union of Namibia united with Namdeb and NAMITVEST Investment Holdings to improve access to investment opportunities for mineworkers
“Namdeb, NAMITVEST Investment Holdings, and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) have united to improve access to investment opportunities for mineworkers.”
Namdeb, NAMITVEST, MUN drive mining investmentNew Era
Mineworkers Union of Namibia engaged mines and energy minister to raise concerns about retrenchments
“The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) recently engaged mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse, to raise concerns about ongoing sector-wide retrenchments as well as other alarming developments within the diamond cutting and polishing industry.”
Retrenchments, policy uncertainty irks MUNNew Era
MUN warned that recent retrenchments at Almond Diamonds and Dash Diamonds point to precarious employment conditions
“The union warned that recent retrenchments at Almond Diamonds and Dash Diamonds points to a growing prevalence of precarious employment conditions in the sector, which begs for urgent policy and regulatory reforms.”
Retrenchments, policy uncertainty irks MUNThe Namibian
Mineworkers Union of Namibia signed a recognition and procedural agreement with Beifang in 2016
“We signed a recognition and procedural agreement with the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) in 2016 and have concluded wage negotiations four times successfully.”
Beifang Mining Technology Services: 13 Years of Building Namibia TogetherNew Era
Mineworkers Union of Namibia signed a three-year collective agreement with Northern Regional Electricity Distributor
“Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) have returned to work after the company and Mineworkers Union of Namibia signed a three-year collective agreement.”
Nored lightning strikes 4% … employees resume dutiesInformanté
Mineworkers Union of Namibia confirmed final agreement reached with NORED ending industrial action
“THE Mineworkers Union of Namibia has confirmed that a final agreement has been reached with NORED, bringing the recent industrial action to a close.”
NORED and Mineworkers Union reach agreement ending strikeThe Namibian
Mineworkers Union of Namibia commenced industrial action at all Nored's offices
“He said the MUN, representing the employees, has commenced with industrial action at all Nored's offices in the regions yesterday.”
Nored strike: Eight Namibian regions face power blackouts as workers down toolsThe Namibian
Mineworkers Union of Namibia commenced strike at all Nored offices in regions on Thursday
“Nored spokesperson Simon Lukas says the Mineworkers Union of Namibia, the union representing the employees in the bargaining units, commenced a strike at all the Nored offices in the regions on Thursday.”
No power as Nored strike loomsThe Mineworkers Union of Namibia says assets held through Namitvest and Nammic investment structures have grown to more than N$900 million, funded through monthly payroll deductions from participating members. The union outlined its investment activities and recent interventions to protect jobs in the mining sector.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia says assets held through Namitvest and Nammic investment structures have grown to more than N$900 million, funded through monthly payroll deductions from participating members. The union outlined its investment activities and recent interventions to protect jobs in the mining sector.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
High school student expulsions in August 1971 sparked mobilisation against Namibia's contract labour system under the slogan 'Break the wire'. In December 1971, 16,000 contract workers across Namibia went on strike to protest the system, beginning with 3,200 workers at Walvis Bay fish canning factories.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namdeb, NAMITVEST Investment Holdings, and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia have signed a Payroll Deduction Agreement enabling employees to invest in NAMITVEST products through automatic payroll deductions, aimed at improving financial inclusion and wealth building among mineworkers.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia met with mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse to voice concerns about sector-wide retrenchments and precarious employment conditions in the diamond cutting and polishing industry, calling for urgent policy reforms including the pending Diamond Bill and institutionalised tripartite engagement.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Cheetah Cement has notified the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations of its intent to retrench 87 employees by 15 April, citing financial losses, import restrictions, and a blocked merger. The notice is a declaration of intent subject to ongoing consultations with the ministry and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia, and the final number of retrenchments may change.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the Fraser Institute's 2025 survey, Namibia's mining investment attractiveness index fell from 66 to 56, dropping its global ranking from 30th to 51st place. Industry leaders and analysts attribute the decline to uncertainty over local ownership requirements, delays in policy implementation, and concerns about new regulatory frameworks.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Beifang Mining Technology Services, a foreign-invested mining services company operating in Namibia since 2013, reports N$2.2 billion in direct foreign investment, employs over 915 staff (93% Namibian), and spent N$712 million on local procurement in 2025. The company emphasizes its adherence to Namibian labour law, employee training and development, and safety standards in response to recent public discussions about shift operations exemptions.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor have returned to work after the company and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia signed a three-year collective agreement that includes a 4% salary increase for 2025/26, restoring electricity services in Northern Namibia.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia has confirmed a final agreement with NORED ending the recent strike, which provides for payment of a 14th cheque and salary increases of 4% for 2025/2026 and 4.3% for 2026/2027. Union Secretary General George Ampweya said the outcome reflects workers' resilience while noting the dispute was avoidable and criticised governance inefficiencies, pledging the union's commitment to constructive engagement and service restoration.
4 March 2026 · Informanté →
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor employees across eight Namibian regions have stopped work over salary disputes, demanding a 6% raise and payment of a 14th cheque. The strike threatens widespread power cuts and economic damage to businesses in affected areas including Oshana, Omusati, Oshikoto, and others.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Nored employees began a nationwide strike on Thursday demanding a 6% salary increase, leaving the company's prepaid vending system offline. Customers are unable to purchase electricity tokens, affecting households, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, and potentially water supply in some areas.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Beifang Mining Services dismissed 11 employees at Husab Uranium Mine following weeks of dispute over a new shift schedule that complied with labour ministry guidance but reduced days off from five to four. The workers' union and company have begun discussions on resolving the conflict, with Beifang indicating willingness to seek a fresh exemption application backed by union support.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia has expressed grave concern following a near-fatal pit collapse at a small-scale copper mining claim in Kunene Region, where a miner was trapped for several hours. Union Secretary General Fillepus Ampweya said the incident reflects unsafe conditions in the informal and small-scale mining sector, calling for strengthened regulation, intensified inspections, and enforcement of safety standards.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia called for urgent reforms in mining labour practices, saying workers lack job security due to subcontracting and mechanisation without a human plan. The union demanded laws to protect permanent work, union access to all mine workers, and binding social and labour plans.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor have gone six years without a pay increase despite union negotiations, prompting the Mineworkers Union of Namibia to refer the dispute to the labour commissioner. The union has issued formal strike notice, with protected industrial action scheduled to commence on 23 January 2026.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor workers will strike on Friday after a year of failed wage negotiations, with the Mineworkers Union of Namibia seeking pay increases and improved working conditions. The union says workers have not received pay raises in six years and that strike procedures were lawfully initiated, despite management's legal challenges.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →