Also known as: Nantu · Namibia National Teachers' Union · Namibian National Teachers Union
Teachers' union that negotiates on behalf of Namibian educators regarding salary, medical aid, and employment conditions; disputes salary deals not publicly signed between recognized bargaining parties.
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 →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that Namibian school principals shoulder huge operational and leadership responsibilities—overseeing instruction, managing staff, finances, and safety—yet receive minimal allowances (N$27,936 annually) compared to medical officers and dentists on the same salary grade, who get over N$316,000 in additional benefits. The piece contends that principals are forced to fundraise and use personal resources to keep schools functional, lack meaningful representation in salary negotiations, and must be given adequate compensation and funding to function as true leaders rather than survival-focused administrators.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare has inaugurated a new governance committee for the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) to oversee implementation of reforms, including mandatory use of public hospitals by civil servants and alignment with the government's Universal Health Coverage objectives. The committee, drawn from government agencies, trade unions, and regulators, replaces the previous model to improve oversight, accountability, and healthcare sustainability.
10 March 2026 · Informanté →
Mutwarantja Primary School in Rundu has remained closed for a month due to dilapidated pit latrines deemed unsafe by parents and staff. The education directorate says procurement delays are preventing toilet construction, despite available regional council funds, leaving approximately 300 learners out of school.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian government, Napwu, and Nantu have signed a salary adjustment agreement granting civil servants a flat N$700 monthly increase for grades 14–15 in 2026/27 and 5% increases for grades 13–1 across both 2026/27 and 2027/28, along with a 7% transport adjustment and removal of the 5% medical aid levy.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A leaked government document indicates civil servants and teachers will receive a 5% salary increase for the 2026/27 financial year and a further 5% for 2027/28, with no transport allowance increment in 2026/27 but a 7% increase scheduled for 2027/28. A senior government official confirmed the document's authenticity and said an official announcement will be made in due course, though some government bodies including the Prime Minister's office said they are unaware of the increment.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Namibia National Teachers' Union inaugurated a satellite office of its Nantu Likwafela Savings and Credit Cooperative in Nkurenkuru to provide teachers in Kavango West with accessible financial services including low-interest loans and savings accounts. The cooperative, established following a 2000 congress resolution to address teacher debt, offers members interest rates around 11.5% compared to 30–40% from commercial lenders.
30 January 2026 · New Era →