… The secretary general of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna), Mahongora Kavihuha, said the union’s main concern was the pension preservation issue, which has not been implemented. …
Pension funds, employers to pay interest on late benefit paymentsNamibia Minute.
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Organization
Trade Union Congress of Namibia
Also known as: Tucna
Trade union representing Namibian workers that has threatened legal action and strikes over fishing industry worker rights and conditions.
In coverage
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- May 2026
- April 2026
… Mwilima warns that representation in public institutions should reflect the country’s diversity. Trade Union Congress of Namibia president Paulus Hango says tribalism concerns are mainly fuelled by unemployment. …
Minister investigates tribal bias at Roads Authority… Meanwhile, Trade Union Congress of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha said the reported increases in medical aid contributions could worsen public servants’ financial troubles. …
Civil servants to feel Psemas pinch- March 2026
… Experts and labour unions, such as the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA), argue that a multi-pronged approach is essential to bridge these gaps: Universal Legal Coverage: Labour laws must be reformed to explicitly include all categories of informal and low-income workers, r …
Opinion – Invisible hands: Protecting Namibia’s ‘invisible’ workers… Unions, including the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, have raised concerns about working conditions, delayed wages and job security across the industry, and have warned of possible legal action against companies that fail to comply with labour laws.
Fisheries hooks labour in Samherji payouts… Trade Union Congress of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha says it is an old rule that applies to all publicservants. …
Teachers resist Omusati directive to stop side businesses, Kashimbi warns of audits- February 2026
… Speaking to Desert FM yesterday, Trade Union Congress of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha described the directive as ridiculous, insensitive and selfish, saying that in a democratic country, one creates dialogues and discusses them with people, rather than giving dire …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah to use public hospitals under Psemas directiveWALVIS BAY – Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) president, Paulus Hango, backed by fishing industry workers, has threatened to destabilise the fishing industry if workers’ concerns are not addressed. …
Union threatens nationwide fishing strikeThe Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) warns that it may take legal action against companies in the fishing industry if workers’ rights continue to be ignored. …
Tucna threatens legal action over fishing row- January 2026
… Meanwhile, the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) president, Paulus Hango, yesterday told New Era that they are rejecting the retrenchments of Gendev as the company did not follow proper channels. …
Retrenchment hits over 480 Gendev workers
Business
New rules require interest on late pension benefit transfers
The News
Pension and retirement funds must now pay interest to members if benefits are not transferred within 60 days of request, under regulations from the Financial Institutions and Markets Act 2021 that came into effect on 1 May. Employers must also pay retirement contributions on time or face interest charges, with both employers and their directors liable for unpaid contributions.
Why it matters
New rules requiring interest on late pension transfers strengthen worker protections and employer accountability effective May 2026.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Wednesday 6 May
New rules require interest on late pension benefit transfers
Pension and retirement funds must now pay interest to members if benefits are not transferred within 60 days of request, under regulations from the Financial Institutions and Markets Act 2021 that came into effect on 1 May. Employers must also pay retirement contributions on time or face interest charges, with both employers and their directors liable for unpaid contributions.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sunday 26 April
Minister orders inquiry into tribal bias at Roads Authority
Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi ordered an investigation into alleged tribal bias in recruitment at the Roads Authority, finding it employs about 74 people from the Zambezi region compared to more than 300 from northern Namibia. The probe has revived broader allegations of tribalism in hiring practices across Namibian state-owned enterprises and government offices.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 15 April
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
Labour laws must protect informal and domestic workers
Domestic workers, farm labourers, and construction crews operate in legal grey zones without basic protections like minimum wage enforcement, health insurance, or access to bank loans for housing. Experts and labour unions call for universal legal coverage, mandatory written contracts, social protection floors, and land reform to ensure dignity of work for Namibia's informal sector.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 25 March
Fisheries ministry passes Samherji workers' compensation claims to Labour
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has referred compensation claims from 252 former Samherji employees to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, noting that affected workers were already considered under a government redress programme aimed at reintegrating them into the fishing industry following the company's 2019–2020 closure. Some former employees argue that placement at other companies does not fully address their financial losses.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 March
Omusati education director bans teachers from side businesses
The education director in Omusati region has ordered teachers to cease all unauthorized income-generating activities outside their full-time jobs, warning of audits and disciplinary action under the Public Service Act. Teachers have resisted the directive, arguing that their low salaries force them to seek additional income to cover loans and living expenses, with union leaders noting the rule applies to all public servants but should be enforced more educatively.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 February
President to use public hospitals under new Psemas directive
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use public health facilities after issuing a directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) to do the same as part of healthcare system reform. The Ministry of Health says it is strengthening medicine supply and staffing, though some civil servants question whether public hospitals are adequately resourced to handle increased patient loads.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 February
Fishing union threatens strike over worker exclusion, job losses
Tucna president Paulus Hango warned of a nationwide fishing industry strike if workers' concerns are not addressed, citing over 600 job losses last year, 490 jobs at risk, unpaid workers since October, and systematic exclusion of unions from employment agreements signed by government and companies. Workers also raised concerns including lack of protective equipment, quota allocation issues, and inadequate consultation before layoffs.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 18 February
Tucna threatens court action over fishing industry worker rights
The Trade Union Congress of Namibia warns it may pursue legal action against fishing companies including Gendev Fishing over workers' complaints of poor conditions, delayed salaries, and unsafe working environments. Workers across multiple fishing firms report delayed pay, inconsistent hours, lack of benefits, and inadequate protective equipment despite repeated attempts to resolve disputes with management.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 28 January
Gendev notifies ministry of 489 worker retrenchment
Horse mackerel processing company Gendev Fishing Group has notified the labour ministry of a contemplated retrenchment of 489 employees, citing sustained financial losses and reduced revenue. If implemented, the layoffs would bring total job losses in the wet-landed pelagic fishing sector to 1,100 since December, though the company says no final decision has been made pending mandatory consultation.
28 January 2026 · New Era →