Also known as: Nafau · Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union — labour union negotiating wages and conditions for workers in fishing, retail, manufacturing and food sectors.
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The Namibian
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) is demanding one-year wage deal with N$800 plus fish commission and N$27 hourly rate for land-based employees
“The company has been engaging in wage negotiations with Nafau, which is demanding a one-year deal that includes N$800 plus a fish commission, bringing the total to N$1 100, as well as N$27 per hour for land-based employees, including transport and housing allowances, among other benefits.”
Fishing company lockout leaves workers without payThe Namibian
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union supports position that employers must pay what is owed to employees
“If the ministry says employers must pay what is owed to employees, we support that position," he says.”
Retail workers ‘robbed’ of N$1.5m by employersThe Namibian
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) is demanding one-year agreement with N$800 plus fish commission for seagoing personnel
“Nafau is demanding a one-year agreement that includes N$800 plus a fish commission for seagoing personnel, resulting in N$1 100, while land-based employees would receive N$27 per hour, in addition to transport, housing and other allowances.”
Marco Fishing locks out 300 workersNamibian Sun
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union signed two-year wage deal with Shoprite Namibia
“Shoprite Namibia workers will receive salary increases and improved employment benefits after the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) and the retailer signed a two-year”
Shoprite workers secure new wage dealInformanté
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union finalised wage negotiations with Meat Corporation of Namibia for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years
“THE Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) have finalised wage negotiations for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years.”
Meatco confirms salary increasesWindhoek Observer
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union was named by Garo as a union that holds fishing quotas
“He named the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union, the Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union and the Namibia Fishing Industry.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Unions accused of conflict of interest in fishing industryNew Era
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) reached an agreement with Bokomo to increase wages and revise working conditions
“The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) and food manufacturing giant Bokomo reached an agreement on Wednesday to increase wages and revise working conditions for employees.”
Nafau, Bokomo mill dealNew Era
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) signed an agreement with Hungry Lion on wage increase and working conditions
“The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) and the fast-food chain Hungry Lion signed an agreement on Tuesday in Windhoek to increase wages and revise working conditions.”
Nafau, Hungry Lion ink wage dealThe Namibian
Nafau confirmed that Naretu has taken over as the bargaining unit for NBL
“Nafau confirmed to The Namibian that Naretu has taken over as the bargaining unit for NBL.”
Namibian breweries employees choose new unionNew Era
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union has called for a sectoral minimum wage in the fishing industry
“The Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) has called for a sectoral minimum wage in the fishing industry, saying workers are earning low wages while companies make huge profits.”
Nafau pushes for minimum wage in fishing industryJustice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel says workers and employers should prioritise talks and regular social dialogue to address workplace problems before resorting to strikes or demonstrations. He urged the government, employers and workers to use existing platforms to discuss labour issues collectively and proactively.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel says workers and employers should prioritise talks and regular social dialogue to address workplace problems before resorting to strikes or demonstrations. He urged the government, employers and workers to use existing platforms to discuss labour issues collectively and proactively.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A lockout at Marco Fishing involving about 300 employees continues as wage negotiations between the company and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union stall. The union is demanding a one-year deal with N$800 plus fish commission for some workers and N$27 per hour for land-based employees, while the company has offered a 5% increase spread over three years.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A parliamentary standing committee is assessing employment conditions in Namibia's wholesale and retail sectors in Erongo, where labour hire practices and middlemen are reportedly contributing to worker exploitation and poverty. Union representatives have called for a review of the Labour Act to address provisions allowing these practices to continue.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations recovered N$1.5 million between April and June linked to 1,241 labour complaints in wholesale and retail businesses, involving unpaid salaries, unlawful deductions, and other payments owed to employees. Labour inspections found common violations including non-payment of wages and unlawful deductions, with a labour expert noting that many workers fear reporting violations due to job loss concerns.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's fast-moving consumer goods industry generates billions of dollars in economic activity through manufacturing, distribution, and retail, yet many workers in the sector—including retail staff, warehouse employees, and drivers—continue to struggle financially despite being essential to the supply chain.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
About 300 Marco Fishing employees have been locked out after wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union reached deadlock. The company says it cannot meet union demands because average longline hake catches have declined by more than 45% over the past five years.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Shoprite Namibia workers will receive salary increases and improved employment benefits after the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union and the retailer signed a two-year agreement.
21 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Meatco and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union have finalised wage negotiations, with employees receiving a 5% salary increase and N$200 monthly housing allowance rise in 2026/2027, followed by a 6.5% salary increase in 2027/2028 with no changes to housing or cold allowances.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Union officials representing fishing industry workers face accusations of conflicting roles, including acting as human resources officers and chairing disciplinary hearings for workers they represent. Concerns were also raised about unions that hold fishing quotas being unable to negotiate fairly for workers, since the companies landing their quotas are the same ones whose employees they must represent.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor conditions, and limited benefits. The three-day consultation at Walvis Bay includes presentations from unions and employers, with government officials to discuss fish stocks, employment practices, and quota allocation reforms.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has advised the finance minister to exempt a clause in the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) that would have forced all retirement fund members to annuitise their benefits. Workers will continue to receive one-third of their retirement benefits tax-free as a lump sum, though the government's long-term policy aims to move Namibia toward full annuities in line with International Labour Organisation standards.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union and Bokomo reached an agreement to increase wages by N$500 per month for employees effective April 2026, with an additional N$500 the following year, alongside revised working conditions.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union and fast-food chain Hungry Lion signed a two-year wage agreement on Tuesday, preventing a threatened strike. The deal includes a N$375 monthly pay increase in year one and N$400 in year two, plus a new housing allowance, and provides permanent positions for temporal and fixed employees with one year's service.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) has been recognised as the official union for Namibia Breweries Limited employees, replacing the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) after gaining majority worker support in November. Both the union and brewery management have expressed commitment to sound labour relations.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union has called for a sectoral minimum wage in the fishing industry, arguing that workers earn low wages despite the sector being highly profitable, and proposing separate minimum wage levels for seagoing and land-based factory workers based on their different working conditions.
20 January 2026 · New Era →