… Naretu leader Petersen Kambinda on Monday called for Immanuel to intervene in the strike. …
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… Shops are going to run out of food, possibly by the end of this week,” Naretu commander in chief Petersen Kambinda said on Monday. …
No food shortages – Namib Mills… ansport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) has been recognised as the official union for employees of Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL). “We are hopeful that the relationship between Naretu and Namibia breweries will be based on sound labour relations,” Naretu chief Petersen Kambinda …
Namibian breweries employees choose new union… However, Naretu commander-in-chief Petersen Kambinda says that figure is misleading. …
Negotiations at Namib Mills deadlocked… The driver of the truck is not a previous contractor, and his employment therefore contravened strike rules, Naretu commander-in-chief Petersen Kambinda said yesterday. …
Namib Mills denies hiring extra workers during strikeAdolf Kaure Namib Mills’ workers will start striking today, secretary general of the Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu), Petersen Kambinda, has confirmed. …
Namib Mills workers down tools …wage dispute leads to temporary lockout
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Naretu, NBL sign wage deal with 5% salary increase
The News
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) and Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) have signed a wage agreement granting NBL employees a 5% salary increase, an adjusted housing allowance of N$2,000 per month, and salary alignment measures, effective from 1 January to 31 December, with all adjustments backdated to January.
Why it matters
Naretu-NBL wage deal with 5% increase and backdated adjustments sets a benchmark for ongoing labour negotiations across the economy.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 1 May
Naretu, NBL sign wage deal with 5% salary increase
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) and Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) have signed a wage agreement granting NBL employees a 5% salary increase, an adjusted housing allowance of N$2,000 per month, and salary alignment measures, effective from 1 January to 31 December, with all adjustments backdated to January.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 March
Namib Mills workers end 59-day strike with union wage agreement
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) and Namib Mills have concluded a wage deal ending a strike involving close to 1,000 workers. Under the agreement, workers will receive back pay and bonuses this week, with improved benefits automatically implemented from 1 July 2026 without further negotiation.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Namib Mills, union reach deal ending 59-day strike
Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union have ended a 59-day strike involving about 1,000 workers. Under the agreement, workers will receive part of last year's benefits and bonuses, with backpay expected next week and improved benefits from 1 July 2026 automatically incorporated.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 March
Employers warn draft dispute resolution bill risks political intervention
The Namibian Employers Federation has cautioned that a draft alternative dispute resolution bill, which would allow the justice and labour minister to direct a new commission to mediate disputes deemed in the national interest, could open the door to political involvement in workplace conflicts. While labour analysts note the provision is limited to mediation requiring both parties' agreement, concerns remain about how "national interest" would be defined and the potential for ministerial overreach.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Nine-week Namib Mills strike ends with union wage agreement
Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union and Namib Mills have signed an agreement ending a nine-week industrial action, with workers to receive backpay and bonus portions, and benefits negotiated through 2026.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 March
Namib Mills strike enters ninth week with no agreement
Namib Mills workers represented by Naretu have failed to reach a wage deal with the food manufacturer despite four rounds of mediated negotiations, with the union citing threats of disciplinary hearings and what it calls company "arrogance." The company claims it has agreed on wage issues and is ready to end the lockout, but says the union has added demands outside the scope of wage negotiations and blames workers for unlawful strike conduct.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambian bridge collapse disrupts regional truck traffic
Heavy rains destroyed a key bridge at Kasumbalesa Border Post in Zambia, forcing 700 SADC truck drivers to take alternative routes to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite authorities temporarily fixing the bridge within 48 hours, logistics companies face higher fuel and operational costs, affecting trade flow of mining inputs and mineral exports across the region.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 February
Namib Mills warns of retrenchments as strike enters sixth week
Local food manufacturer Namib Mills has warned of potential retrenchments if workers reject its latest offer, which includes salary alignment, 50% of December bonus, and five months' backpay. Union leaders are holding out for 100% of the bonus and seven months' backpay, saying they will not operate on the company's deadlines.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 14 February
Namib Mills strike nears resolution after company concessions
Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union leader Petersen Kambinda says negotiations between striking Namib Mills workers and the company have progressed 80% toward an amicable solution, with agreement reached on salary and benefits. The remaining disagreements concern the December bonus and back pay, with the company offering 50% of the bonus and five months' back pay while the union seeks 100% of the bonus and seven months' back pay.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 February
Namib Mills and union reach partial wage agreement
Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union reached a partial agreement on wages after a three-week strike involving over 95% of workers, with the minister's mediation securing agreement on yearly salary boosts, salary adjustments, and allowances; three issues remain unresolved.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Labour minister mediates progress in three-week Namib Mills strike
Minister Wise Immanuel has mediated talks between Namib Mills and striking workers represented by Naretu, with agreement reached on salary increments, salary adjustments, allowances, and bonuses. Several issues remain unresolved, and the minister has ordered both parties to reach consensus by the end of next week.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 30 January
Namib Mills says strike not causing food shortages yet
Namib Mills has played down claims that an ongoing employee strike is leading to food shortages, saying it is prioritising major product lines and honouring client contracts. The union representing striking workers warned that continued industrial action could lead to a national crisis with shops running out of food by week's end, but a Namibian reporter found no evidence of shortages at sampled retailers.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
Naretu becomes official union for Namibia Breweries workers
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 →
Tuesday 20 January
Namib Mills wage talks collapse into second week of strike
The strike at Namib Mills entered its second week on Monday with workers locked out across the country. The company's "final offer" includes a 5% salary increase and N$200 monthly transport allowance, but negotiations remain deadlocked over disputes regarding December bonuses and backpay, with the union accusing the company of using bonuses to punish strikers.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 15 January
Namib Mills denies hiring workers to replace strikers
Namib Mills has denied recruiting additional workers to replace striking employees, but the union Naretu claims the company has breached agreed strike and lockout rules by bringing in contract workers from labour contractors. Workers remain at an impasse with the company, camped outside its head office following a lockout issued after strike notice.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 12 January
Namib Mills workers strike over wages, company locks out staff
Workers at Namib Mills began striking on Monday after 683 of 710 employees voted to walk out in a wage dispute with management. The company has implemented a temporary lockout, with both sides having engaged the Labour Commissioner; Namib Mills says it remains willing to negotiate and has activated contingency plans to maintain food production.
12 January 2026 · New Era →