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Namibia National Teachers Union

Also known as: Nantu · Namibian National Teachers Union

Teachers' union representing civil servants and educators in wage negotiations and labor disputes regarding salary adjustments and medical aid contributions.

2024-06-272026-06-08
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  1. January 2026

  2. New Era

    Namibia National Teachers Union (Nantu) Kavango West regional leadership has commended the region's outstanding performance in 2025 NSSCO and NSSCAS examinations

    Source

    “The Namibian National Teachers Union (Nantu) Kavango West regional leadership has commended the region's outstanding performance in the 2025 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) level examinations.”

    Nantu commends Kavango West’s academic excellence
  3. July 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Namibia National Teachers Union trained 754 teachers countrywide through ICT programme

    Source

    “While initiatives like the Namibia National Teachers Union's ICT programme have trained 754 teachers countrywide, and the annual Great Teachers Workshop (GTW) hosted by Nust to train her academics, the scale of need far exceeds current capacity.”

    AI and Higher Education in Namibia
Politics

President urges fairness and respect in workplace relations

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for collective recognition of workers' efforts through fairness, respect, and accountability in workplaces during International Workers' Day celebrations in Opuwo. She emphasised that the true measure of work dignity includes the ability to remain relevant through continuous in-service training and capacity building to guarantee productivity and economic growth.

5 May 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. President urges fairness and respect in workplace relations

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for collective recognition of workers' efforts through fairness, respect, and accountability in workplaces during International Workers' Day celebrations in Opuwo. She emphasised that the true measure of work dignity includes the ability to remain relevant through continuous in-service training and capacity building to guarantee productivity and economic growth.

    5 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. 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 27 March

  1. School principals lack pay and support for their leadership load

    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 →

Friday 20 March

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Prime Minister inaugurates PSEMAS governance committee for healthcare reform

    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 →

Friday 27 February

  1. Rundu school closure extends over sanitation failures

    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 →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Government, unions agree 5% civil servants salary increase

    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 →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Leaked document shows 5% civil servant pay rise from 2026

    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 →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. 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 →

Friday 30 January

  1. Nantu opens first regional savings cooperative office in Nkurenkuru

    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 →

Monday 26 January

  1. Erongo region's 33.7% pass rate sparks responsibility debate

    Erongo recorded a 33.7% pass rate in 2025, below the national average and ranking among the bottom five regions. The governor called for collective responsibility from education stakeholders, while the teachers' union argued that poor performance reflects systemic challenges including overcrowding, teacher shortages, and inadequate infrastructure rather than teacher failure alone.

    26 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Nantu praises Kavango West's sustained exam performance gains

    The Namibian National Teachers Union's Kavango West branch has commended the region's consistent top-three national ranking in 2025 secondary examinations, crediting the education director, teaching staff, and reduced workplace conflicts for the achievement.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

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