Also known as: Nafau · Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union
Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union — labor union representing workers in food, fishing, retail and manufacturing sectors, active in wage negotiations and worker advocacy.
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The 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 industryThe Meat Corporation of Namibia has proposed paying employees two-thirds of their salaries from November 2026 to January 2027 due to foot-and-mouth disease strains on the state-owned processor's finances. The proposal is part of an emergency cost containment package aimed at reducing expenses while protecting jobs and retaining critical skills.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has proposed paying employees two-thirds of their salaries from November 2026 to January 2027 due to foot-and-mouth disease strains on the state-owned processor's finances. The proposal is part of an emergency cost containment package aimed at reducing expenses while protecting jobs and retaining critical skills.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 employees at its Okahandja abattoir due to foot-and-mouth disease restrictions that have disrupted livestock slaughtering and beef exports. The company cited reduced operations, lost export income, and ongoing costs as reasons for the proposed retrenchments across multiple departments.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 workers at its Okahandja abattoir due to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which has led the European Union to suspend imports of some Namibian meat. The company says it has lost export income while continuing to carry operating costs, forcing it to consider reducing its workforce.
7 October 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 →